Chicksands

So, after getting to Joe's at half 8ish ready for our planned 9 o clock start, we didn't leave Mansfield untill 10 o clock, thanks to the wonderous time keeping of Till! But, never mind, as the guy we were meeting for the parts was running late also.
We set off down the motorway with the bike rack not actually sitting properly on the car, and being held on by only 2 straps really! (It was fine though, there and back with no problems).
We got to Chicky at about 11-40am, met Gee, handed over the £230 for the Pargylationikes (custom made forks made my Gee) and Holzfella bars, then I handed over £50 for my new white holzfella bar and stem combo. Good times! However I didn't get to fit my bars as I couldn't get my fucking grips off as they are OLD now, and so are the bolts- meaning they are rounded and fucked. Bad times, but, atleast I didn't need to get used to new bars as well.

So, chicksands itself wasn't in bad shape even after all the rain, as it has very sandy soil (hence the name) and drains exceptionally well. However, the big line were riding absolutely shite, and so was i for a while. The 4x was running slow too, due to the slight dampness meaning only a few people were attempting, and only one clearing the triple. Mikey, Jim, and Ben came down from lincoln to ride as well, and mikey brought his camera, but i'm yet to get the pics off him! Think he got a few nice ones, as the lighting was pretty nice I reckon.
I also crashed, right at the end of the day on the northshore. I've never crashed on it, ever. Yet, due to a lapse of concentration for a micro second, i was flat on my face on a skinny. Winded, and cut up. I also thwacked my right knee very hard, which is incredibly uncomfortable, and painful when walking.

Got home at half 7, and that's the time i'm meant to leave for work, so rushed about for ten mins like a madman, and got to work at 8.03, so I made up a lot of time, yet was late which is never good. Work went fine, but what is even better is that next week from 3-7pm i'm working on the Bar! Good times will follow i'm sure! More hours= more money.

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