ADVANCE WARNING:
OK, it's (nearly) that time of year again. As per the last 2 years we will be shown around some of the best stuff built and ridden by the Tunnel Hill Trolls. Jay will show us around again and I expect a similar ride to the last 2 years - It's too good to miss. If you have never been there before make a bif effort to come along. This year more of the Godalming Thursday night summer group will be joining us (Nigel etc.) so should be a good group of us plus any Trolls that come along.
See-saws, bomb-holes, skinnies, ladders, switchbacks, berms you name it, they got it. Everything is optional (you can even go around the bomb holes if you want). Watch in awe as people ride stuff that scares the 'pants' off you! 'Pants way down' and 'Pants Down' (big Pants theme going on there as much of the trails are developed by the Troll 'Stripe Sgt Pants' of the British Army, one of the guys behind the British Army Enduro series, 'Are you tough enough').
The pace will be fairly easy (Tuesday night trolls pace) so you will need a basic level of fitness. Your technical skills also need only be basic but importantly a bit of confidence and a bike in top nick would be a good idea (no lid, no ride). It's only about 15 mins drive from Godalming.
The Details:
Meeting Place: Basingstoke Canal Visitors Centre Car Park, Canal Centre, Mytchett Place Road, Mytchett, Camberley, GU16 6DD
Timing: Meet 0900 for 0915 departure
Duration: 3 hours
Difficulty: Mixture of Blue/Red with optional Black
Ascent: Nothing long, plenty of short and sharp climbs
Tea Stop: Proper cafe at the end
Average Speed/Pace Style: Social Pace
Distance: Approx 17 miles (mostly singletrack with technical sections)
Route: 95% singletrack
Ride Organiser: Mark Reynolds (07765 402958) and Jay.
Hope you can make it.
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VCGH MTB KEYS
The keys below are relative to the types of ride that the club does and distances covered within the duration will be affected by the terrain, ascent, weather and ability of the group.
DURATION KEY:
Short - Up to 2 hours
Medium - 2-3 hours
Long - 3-4 hours
Mini-epic - 4-5 hours
Epic - 5+ hours
DIFFICULTY KEY
Green/Easy - Rides with very low risk, but may include short, more difficult sections. Shallow climbs and descents.
Blue/Moderate - Some loose surfaces, ruts, potholes and or tree roots. Shallow or moderate climbs, possibly including short sections of steeper climbs.
Red/Difficult - Unavoidable berms, boardwalks, large stones, moderate steps and drop offs. Cambers, water crossings and 'North Shore' may be present. A wide range of steeper, tougher climbs and descents of a challenging nature.
Black/Severe - Unavoidable obstacles with large steps and drop-offs. There will be prolonged steep, loose and rocky surfaces. Some man made structures will be included. Can include exposed open hill sections. Any rideable or usable gradient, including steep loose, and rocky descents.