From NTSR , forecast might just be ok for 7.30 depart to see ( or not see ) the first sunrise of 2014.
Monthly Archives: December 2013
NTSR Marriage Counseling Service Opens
sat 28th dec, a set on Flickr.
Tim and Julie were 15 years married today . Tim scaled new heights (or depths) of romance taking his dearly beloved on a Saturday spin with NTSR . Sadly miscalculated, and the early romance soon died on the lower slopes of Sallys Yard . Breakfast in bed might have been a safer bet Tim! Congratulations .
Drew returned from Sheffield for another battering and held up well till cramp struck on the return leg . Davy didn’t break sweat all day missing Steven and Cormac’s pace at the front . Alex still in love with his new steed and headed back up for more at the end .
Route a simple loop , Burma , Sallys , Mast , tunnel, Trails to yellow water and home . VERY COLD .
SUNRISE 2014 departs glen at 7.15 am on the 1/1/14 , lights probably needed for first 45 mins .
Santa, Christmas cake , The Grinch …….and a cow .
I thought as I approached the Glen that I had overdone the drink last night . A vision in polka dot welcomed me ,John dressed as that familiar christmas cow we all know and love! BRING BACK RUDOLF >>>
Santas little helper was back , Mrs Claus , Mr Kinbote with a stealth disguise under his saddle , as this is a family web site I’ll leave it at that. Cormac had stolen a childs moose , ripped its head off and stuck that on its helmet . Alex , well he was dressed as Alex nuff said . Kerry not put off by previous encounters with NTSR returned swathed in tinsel and bearing christmas cake , she knows how to infiltrate the group ok.
Quick loop of Badgers claw to warm up , then back up fiddlers where we met the grinch . Unable to control her ( beautiful) dogs and unhappy that we occupied her personal space for 30 seconds . The mountain is a public space and there is room for everyone to do whatever they want as long as respect is given . We have for 20 years (and will continue to) enjoyed all the mountain along with anyone else who wants to do their thing . There is no chance of coralling cyclists onto the trails , fantastic as they are .
Moving on …..from here a full loop of the trails , meeting pete mcconville , one of ntsr’s originals and mtb icon on the way . Needless to say he dissappeared in a puff of dust.
Home for mulled wine , tea , mince pies and presentation of cheque to Didi for her special needs playground. Thanks to all who contributed after the slaughter
Sat 28th as usual I think .
santa, a set on Flickr.
Tuesday 17th December
Doc Lewis arrived tonight with new steed reflecting his riding preferences . A bike with 29inch front wheel and 26 inch rear wheel , christened the 69er with rigid forks and a single gear , a bike for real men we think.
Gary returned after a long absence after a spot of warrior traing which we all agreed he badly needed ( NOT ) and headed up the green road like a scalded cat , leaving all in his wake. Up to Fallow Loop and onto the trails , over to slieve meel and back via yellow water
Remember your santa suit on Saturday .
tues17thdec, a set on Flickr.