Glynn's Happy Space

Glynn's Happy Space http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/ Howdy Bikin Chums Fri, 8 Aug 2008 20:16:59 -0000 Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:30:35 -0000 Glynn's Happy Space http://images.bikinglynn.multiply.com/logo http://bikinglynn.multiply.com 100 100 Hit the cyclist Oh how John & i have been whileng away the office hours! This is fun even if u r not a http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/links/item/19/Hit_the_cyclist Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:30:35 -0000 Lakes "trip" 08 Watch Chris in the background as he trys to stop Stu with his http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/video/item/18/Lakes_trip_08 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:01:43 -0000 Specialized Enduro What is this bike actually for, was my first impresion when the guys at Pitsford kindlly (or stupidlly) offered me the use of the enduro for my Lakes weekend in the absence of my forks.To look at it was a dh bike with triple clamps, huge tyres & amazingly slack head angle, but on feeling the weight it was evident that it was a bit more. Most of u know that I have had very little experience on any full sus bike so it was gonna be a good weekend. We headed up to Grizdale on Fri, & ignoring Tom's collegue's advice I had not looked at the spec website to set the suspension up, in fact I had done little more than bolted my pedles on (& swore a lot cos it had a 20mm axel & therefore didnt fit my vans bike racks), anyway my first impresions were not that good. Of corse the north face trail started with a climb & I quickley figured out how to bring the front end down(still not enough for my liking as it is a bitch to stop the front wheel lifting on steep climbs), but it was not until later ... http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/reviews/item/3 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:56:31 -0000 Glynns lakes weekend Just a reminder we are off to the lakes a week on Fri, 6.30 leave! Who's coming? Definate at the mo- Me Rob Jack Steve Ad Tilley Triathlete Chris Triathlete Dean (the one who broke his arm) Stu, coming up on Sat? Paul? I will b driving & I believe Steve will, If Jack wants to also (would be handy for camping things) then we should have enough vehicles! Let us know if u r interested http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/calendar/item/10011/Glynns_lakes_weekend Tue, 8 Jul 2008 06:05:53 -0000 Bob going for it! http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/video/item/16/Bob_going_for_it Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:41:29 -0000 24 Hours of mayhem http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/album/36/24_Hours_of_mayhem Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:24:36 -0000 Mayhem! Ok so noone wanted to ride with us last night! "aparently there was a mothers meeting on or something". Bob turned up for a chat & I think we have secured his place for the weekend, so we at least have a full team. Jack would u like to come up with me? & if so what time (am keen to go as early as poss now) Troy what time r u guys heading off? Shall i knock up a bike hanger for 10, or dose brownie have one? Anyone got a tabel? "will need somewhere to stand the optics" I do have a tabel I can bring if the missis dosent notice its gone! Answers on a postcard please. http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/journal/item/70/Mayhem Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:53:30 -0000 Mmm look what Ive found http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/links/item/18/Mmm_look_what_Ive_found Sat, 7 Jun 2008 19:48:28 -0000 My secrets out!..No not that <a href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SD3FEwoKCs4AAEU1Glw1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.bikinglynn.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SD3FEwoKCs4AAEU1Glw1/FXCD0016.JPG?et=zV55%2BdvJTjqCdWHq4bnGqQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a>I am planning a trip on 18,19,20 of Jul. Its a rare oportunity that I have a weekend free, so I got straight on the blower to Rob (cuts & bruises, destroyed bike, yeah thats the one) & we have decided on a long weekend in the Lakes.(Teaser pic) Rob has not been riding much & a few of Steves Tri (non Mtbing) buddies are already in, so be warned this WILL be a slow & casual one. Everyone is invited & we will be camping, so there are no issues with B & B, we will be going up to get a ride in on Fri so it is likley we will be leaving 6-7am (this is non negotiable), but of corse if u just wanna come up on sat thats cool. As for the riding, I have only been there once so am open to sugestions for Fri (Jack did u mention a really good loop round one of the res). Sat I would like to do something in Grizdale forest area, & Sun I am toying between my much loved Helvellyn route or an up/down of Skiddaw (which is claimed to be really good). Oh I should prob mention I th... http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/journal/item/69/My_secrets_out..No_not_that Wed, 28 May 2008 20:51:20 -0000 Them were the days...Nuts! http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/video/item/15/Them_were_the_days...Nuts Sun, 25 May 2008 16:24:22 -0000 More achive vid- crazy trials stuff! http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/video/item/14/More_achive_vid-_crazy_trials_stuff Sun, 25 May 2008 16:10:44 -0000 Tue Night Ride Great ride last night, really good to stretch my legs like that! Well done to everyone for getting down "the drop" & Troys cookies were lovely....did we forget to save one for Jack? http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/journal/item/68/Tue_Night_Ride Wed, 21 May 2008 06:20:01 -0000 Heres an old vid I've just got my hands on! For those who dont really know me, this explains a http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/video/item/13/Heres_an_old_vid_Ive_just_got_my_hands_on Sat, 17 May 2008 19:30:04 -0000 Most powerfull cordless drill! http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/video/item/12/Most_powerfull_cordless_drill Thu, 8 May 2008 12:03:01 -0000 Glynn's Van project Ph 3 <A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAe6DgoKCs4AAEpAFx41"></A><A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAe6DgoKCs4AAEpAFx41"></A><A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAe6DgoKCs4AAEpAFx41"><IMG class=alignright src="http://images.bikinglynn.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SAe6DgoKCs4AAEpAFx41/P4100082.JPG?et=2dBTA6gPeUiEUb9ah9Lo2A&nmid=" border=0></A>So the house still waits...For those who havent seen it yet, this is the stage I am at with my "rebuild" as it is turning out.  After getting my tool box to fit I proceeded to build it all in with mdf & put a cupboard & power outlet under it, then I made a bench on top with another of my hidden compartments in it! Now it was time to fit my rear <A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAe6DgoKCs4AAEpAFx41"></A><A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAe6DgoKCs4AAEpAFx41"></A><A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAe6DgoKCs4AAEpAFx41"></A>flooring, for which I had been on ebay & got some black rubber. This was ok, but was badly creased & hard to keep clean, then as if by magic I "acquired" from a friendly site the grey roofing material u see here! Superb & wipe clean! <A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAe6DgoKCs4AAEpAFx41"></A><A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAe6DgoKCs4AAEpAFx41"></A>    I then went about fitting my bike clamps,which was <A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAe6DgoKCs4AAEpAFx41"></A><A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAe6DgoKCs4AAEpAFx41"></A><A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAe6DgoKCs4AAEpAFx41"></A>difficult to get right. There was not as much space as I had first predicted & I had to angle & tilt some of them to stop bars clashing etc, last weekends dry run did however realise that one clamp did not leave enough length to get a bike in with rear wheel still in. This has of corse now been rectified! Next came rema... http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/journal/item/67/Glynns_Van_project_Ph_3 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:22:26 -0000 Steve's Stag Not as impressive as Jacks, but here are some pics from Afan. Try & spot the point where Dean breaks his arm & stops apearing in photos. A good time was had by all though (steves photos are prob better) http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/album/35/Steves_Stag Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:26:32 -0000 Glynn's van-dalism project part2 <A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R97hkAoKCs4AAEEuRSk1"></A><A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R97hkAoKCs4AAEEuRSk1"><IMG class=alignright src="http://images.bikinglynn.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R97hkAoKCs4AAEEuRSk1/P3080108.JPG?et=Kcjy%2Bv%2CRoDmtmVshQGcljg&nmid=" border=0></A>So after destroying the cab end of my new motor I thought I'd start on the back & bagan by choping a chuffin great hole in me floor! This was to house the leisure battery (curtosey of Troy), & after much descussion with various people about where to put it , I decided to keep it out the accomodation space & sink it in the floor. This has worked well & it dose not quite hang as low as the fuel tank. Then after some well spent ebay cash the back was fully soundproofed & the timber floor was replaced complete with new carpet & a "now u see it, now u dont" type trap door. The fuses were set between the seats (one ready for a sound system He He) & my split charge system was wired in<A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R97i-goKCs4AAFmTzEs1"><IMG class=alignleft style="WIDTH: 289px; HEIGHT: 168px" height=225 src="http://images.bikinglynn.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R97i-goKCs4AAFmTzEs1/P3130140.JPG?et=rFLn41OBXqkZFDaQ4mhkTQ&nmid=" width=505 border=0></A><A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R97jtQoKCs4AAGh19p81"><IMG class=alignright src="http://images.bikinglynn.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R97jtQoKCs4AAGh19p81/P3130142.JPG?et=gdzRQzV1LuVF8xdo9yTzaA&nmid=" border=0></A>. My stereo/dvd was then wired back in the opposite way to the lesuire batt & works a treat. I then pre set the mount positions for 4 bikes using front fork style mounts, this may not b the most space saving method, but I think is the simplest way of transporting our beloveds! I di... http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/journal/item/66/Glynns_van-dalism_project_part2 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:48:46 -0000 QR Scrounge I'm on the scrounge for some front wheel qr's, I need 3, these can be as crappy & old as u like cos they r just for clamping bikes in back of me van, but due to unforseen cash flow problems I can offer no money for them!.... still I know what a generous bunch u lot r <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png"> http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/journal/item/65/QR_Scrounge Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:26:43 -0000 Fun Run! <A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R9BcRwoKCs4AAF7JP7c1"><IMG class=alignright src="http://images.bikinglynn.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R9BcRwoKCs4AAF7JP7c1/scan0006.jpg?et=YfT8Cvq%2COFvQVWvvItkSLQ&nmid=" border=0></A>Yes its that time of year again, its the Gretton fun run! This is the one my parents are involved in organising so I hope some of u can make it. Its on Sun 6Th of April (so youve got loads of time to train) & is a 5 or 10k ish run! This is a charity event with the emphesis on FUN so even if u fancie a walk why not come along. Its only £3 & £4 to pre enter the 5 or 10 or £5 & £6 on the day & the money goes to the village hall fund, but if u want to get sponsored u can donate to any charity of your choice. After some initial problems with the athletic authority the race is going to be a diffrent route to last year (more off road from what I hear) & I am being told is more accurate 5 & 10k, but apparently they are not allowed to advertise it as a 5 or 10k ??? So anyway aplications,sponsor forms & maps are available from Ailsa Dempter on:- <A href="mailto:ailsadempter@aol.com">ailsadempter@aol.com</A> So I hope to see you all there<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/thumbs_up.png">   http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/journal/item/64/Fun_Run Thu, 6 Mar 2008 21:10:51 -0000 Well it had some holes in it <A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R6t44woKCs4AAHSCDNY1"><IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://images.bikinglynn.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R6t44woKCs4AAHSCDNY1/P2060020.JPG?et=roHPnVM7dbFr0Cvxn%2BAvRg&nmid=" border=0></A>A Wise man once said...when u buy a new van dont rip the dash board out for no apparent reason! Dose anyone know how to put a vw back together? http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/journal/item/63/Well_it_had_some_holes_in_it Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:35:32 -0000 Wot No Brakes I thought I was just riding like a girl in the peaks last Sat,& many of you showed no suprise when I told u I was falling off all the time,but alas I'm not just crap after http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/album/34/Wot_No_Brakes Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:34:16 -0000 I've got a new toy! Yep I've got me van at last,& am quite pleased with it! It goes well, & should be quite quiet once I've got the carpets in. Paint aint brilliant but is good enough 4 a van, the only problem is being an ex AA van it bleeds yallow with every http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/album/33/Ive_got_a_new_toy Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:19:18 -0000 Its grim up north To answer all your questions:- Yes it was bloody cold & wet Yes I fell off ...lots Yes we stupidly rode the river that is Cave Dale & No I didnt put new brake pads in before the ride...doh! We had a bloody good laugh http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/album/31/Its_grim_up_north Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:07:57 -0000 Best Crimbo Pressie Ever <A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R3E1aQoKCs4AAExQJgU1"><IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://images.bikinglynn.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R3E1aQoKCs4AAExQJgU1/PC250007.JPG?et=dJ7wDn2TB8jCfU8%2BHKeGKw&nmid=" border=0></A>This year I got this...<A href="http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R3E1NQoKCs4AAEstGDU1"><IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://images.bikinglynn.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R3E1NQoKCs4AAEstGDU1/PC250005.JPG?et=fedICadvOhKwFxSQBOK7ag&nmid=" border=0></A> Its a tiny weenie cyclist made from a curcit board & diodes & stuff, how cool! http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/journal/item/62/Best_Crimbo_Pressie_Ever Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:54:26 -0000 Therse r funny <A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUr4XMfqjlA&feature=related"></A>  <A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUr4XMfqjlA&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUr4XMfqjlA&feature=related</A> <A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9VGwG12RNg&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9VGwG12RNg&feature=related</A> http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/journal/item/61/Therse_r_funny Wed, 5 Dec 2007 19:12:12 -0000 Duathlon Heres a few pics from our weekend antics!   It was a bit cold. <A href="http://www.lincsquad.co.uk/galleries/071202_wadenhoe1/332_wadenhoe1_071202.htm">http://www.lincsquad.co.uk/galleries/071202_wadenhoe1/332_wadenhoe1_071202.htm</A> <A href="http://www.lincsquad.co.uk/galleries/071202_wadenhoe1/339_wadenhoe1_071202.htm">http://www.lincsquad.co.uk/galleries/071202_wadenhoe1/339_wadenhoe1_071202.htm</A> <A href="http://www.lincsquad.co.uk/galleries/071202_wadenhoe1/366_wadenhoe1_071202.htm">http://www.lincsquad.co.uk/galleries/071202_wadenhoe1/366_wadenhoe1_071202.htm</A> <A href="http://www.lincsquad.co.uk/galleries/071202_wadenhoe1/370_wadenhoe1_071202.htm">http://www.lincsquad.co.uk/galleries/071202_wadenhoe1/370_wadenhoe1_071202.htm</A> <A href="http://www.lincsquad.co.uk/galleries/071202_wadenhoe1/406_wadenhoe1_071202.htm">http://www.lincsquad.co.uk/galleries/071202_wadenhoe1/406_wadenhoe1_071202.htm</A> Why Steve didnt win, clearly going the wrong way!" <A href="http://www.lincsquad.co.uk/galleries/071202_wadenhoe1/434_wadenhoe1_071202.htm">http://www.lincsquad.co.uk/galleries/071202_wadenhoe1/434_wadenhoe1_071202.htm</A>   http://bikinglynn.multiply.com/journal/item/60/Duathlon Wed, 5 Dec 2007 18:14:41 -0000