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May 22, 2009

The Nomad has landed

Just built up my new Nomad. All old (slightly dirty!) parts from my Heckler...

Medium Nomad
Fox DHX 5
Fox 36 Van R
Formula The One Brakes
Sram X9 gears
Old Old XT chainset + E13 DRS
Hope Pro2 / DT 5.1 Wheels
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 tyres (I know the front is on the wrong way round - but it's so bald it doesn't really make a difference!)
Thompson bits
Funn Bars
New Syncross pedals - look pretty good as well.

Taking it for a trashing tomorrow above Montreux - feels like it could be a lot of fun if the car park test is anything to go by!

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May 22, 2009

Today could be a mass delivery day: coffee, bikes, tools, bits, espresso machine... Or it could be a big let down. we shall see. Come on delivery man - we're out of beans now!

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May 20, 2009

The Nomad is in the country...

Shame it's a bank holiday in France tomorrow :(

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May 20, 2009

That was tough: 55k & 1000m of climbing. Under 2 hours (just). Best ever average of 28kph. nearly killed me.

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May 18, 2009

World Cup in Vallnord

Well done to Fionn Griffiths for her performance in Andorra this weekend. Coming 9th in Andorra, she's 5th overalll in the World Cup standings after round three.
 
With a training trip to Morzine planned in just over a month's time Fionn's set to keep on top form.
 
Brits in general did pretty well this weekend, with Steve Peat winning once again and Tracy Moseley in third place.

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May 16, 2009

I'm turning into a closet roadie. Looking forward to another ride this afternoon: Morzine-Abondance back via Col du Corbier. 60k-ish

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May 13, 2009

Just bought 32 kilos of coffee beans. And an automatic espresso machine. Hope you visitors like coffee!

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May 11, 2009

Today I have been mostly buying bike bits

After getting back from Finale yesterday, we're all fired up about the coming season. So I've set about ordering plenty of bike related bits that we'll need to keep us going over the summer.


Firstly the MMA order is getting rather large - plenty of Maxxis Tyres for our bikes and for sale in the chalet. Then there's some SixSixOne helmets and some box fresh body armor to replenish the stocks (we get to chuck out the worst of the previous years stinky stuff!). Plus a few bits from Royal Racing. Just waiting on Phil's choice of rubber (ooh err!) for this year and that order will be away. I'm gonna try out a Larrson TT on the rear this year.. see how that goes - should be a bit faster rolling.

Then onto the French distributer Tribe for some more tools, some cleaning products and pedros brush sets, and (lots of) brake pads for the hire bikes. 

Then there's some Truvativ chain guides for this year's Bullits and some other odds and sods.

And I've finally 100% ordered my full sus frame for this summer: A lime green Nomad with a DHX Coil shock.  I've antagonised about this for a good couple of months. I was all set on an LT2 but have decided to go for something a bit bigger.  It'll be sporting my faithful 36 Van Rs on the front to match the rear shock.

I've also gone with a size Medium - a slightly smaller bike than I'm used to (a large Heckler) - but it should make it a bit more fun on the downs and not feel so tall... here's hoping!

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May 11, 2009

Trail des Hauts Forts

The Trail des Hauts Forts (off road running race) will take place on the 15th August 2009 and offers two courses taking in the trails and paths of Morzine and Avoriaz. If you're into trail running as well as mountain biking, come to Morzine this week and get in a bit of both!

You can register online now for both the 21km and 42km runs. The 21km race costs 15€ and the 42km version 20€. These registration fees cover the course fees, refreshments at the stops throughout the courses, a full meal, a free gift for all runners and an Acti'Card which gives you free access to the swimming pool, tennis and mini golf.

Both races will set off from the Avoriaz Tourist Office and the finish line is at Morzine for both. The 42km race starts at 08:30 and you'll be tackling a total of 2700m of uphill vertical height difference and the course passes through the golf course, the col de la Croix des combes, Avoriaz, col du Fornet (the highest point at 2215m), vallee de la Manche, Cuidet's chalets, Nyon's footbridge, Nants' track and Morzinette.

Sign in details are on Active Europe:
http://www.activeeurope.com/Events/index.cfm?AC=EventDetails_V2&E=74507&LANG=EN&CountryLanguage=EN_UK

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May 11, 2009

Fionn Griffiths 7th at La Bresse

Fionn Griffiths made 7th place this weekend at the World Cup in La Bresse, France. Well done Fionn!
 
The Brits did well overall With Steve Peat winning the mens, and Tracey Moseley second in the womens.
 
The mountain bike season is truly here. Round 2 of the World Cup is now over, Round 3's up next weekend in Andorra, and not long till the lifts open in Morzine....

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