Dirty Girls did the Isle of Man 2009 - Page 5

Emmsy Poo · 08-15-2009, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy

Oh well, there goes the housework planning - I'll be sitting down now to write the next instalment. Who explains this to Possu when he comes home?

Just make sure you are wearing your french maids outfit I'm sure he won't even notice you haven't cleaned up the house!!

tinatrim · 08-15-2009, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy

Oh well, there goes the housework planning - I'll be sitting down now to write the next instalment. Who explains this to Possu when he comes home?

Easy, pass him the bog brush and polish saying if its not to his standards......DO IT YOURSELF!!! (cant think why my relationships dont last that long

)

chrisjk · 08-15-2009, 07:02 AM

What a brilliant outing! Thanks girls for keeping us all so well entertained.

Pumpy · 08-15-2009, 08:07 AM

Saturday 8th August

The day started with Tina adjusting all our tyre pressures for the trails.

Oh btw, what did Timpolino have to say about your set-up, Sarah?

Then we met Mr Laney who had kindly volunteered to show us the local lanes. As it turned out, he had also invited a group of blokes along which was not really what we had in mind... After all, it was a Dirty Girls weekend! Him alone we would have happily declared a honorary DG - but a whole bunch of males?

So we thanked him very much and set off on a route that Tina and I had devised the evening before - with the aid of a map marked-up by Muddymatt who had been on the island with the Muddy Monkeys in July. Our feelings for Matt should change between gratitude, amazement and wrath during the course of the weekend - you will see why, as the story unfolds...

The first byway was nice and twisty but paved. Although this side street could have done with some lawn mowing 'Dirty Girls' style...

We did a few short and unspectacular trails and then headed to Port Erin for fuel and a bit of sight-seeing. Beautiful place and very friendly people. Searching the entrance to the next lane, I took the wrong turn and landed - after a lovely gravel hairpin bend - in somebody's backyard. I apologised profusely to the landlady but she just laughed, said we shouldn't worry and gave us detailed directions to the 'Rocky Road' leading to Fleshwick Bay.

The perception of motorcyclists on the island was a real revelation for us. All the locals we spoke to were extremely friendly and helpful and made us feel really welcome. The only grumpy walkers who didn't greet us back were probably tourists from the mainland...

An additional proof of the positive attitude towards trail riders is the exemplary sign-posting of the lanes.

Here the entrance to Carnanes

A small step for mankind...

... a slightly bigger one for Emmsy...

Sarah's turn...

Not sure what she wants to tell us here?

Lovely lane - grassy ruts...

... sandy climbs...

... plenty of opportunities for gorse diving...

... and fantastic views - Port St Mary in the distance

Tina whizzing up the hill

Pure pleasure lying ahead

... against the backdrop of picturesque Port Erin

Here come the girls...

Practising for the next synchronised trail riding competition...

When we emerged from the following track onto the A27, I realised that we weren't far from the entrance to the trail leading to the notorious "Edwina's Gully". So for the ones of you who are not 'Muddy Monkeys', I might have to go into a bit more detail...

'Doarlish Cashen' how the lane is officially called, is a bit tricky to ride and in places it is actually physically impossible to get a bike along while sitting (or standing) on it. The following pics are shamelessly stolen from Muddymatt but they should give you a good impression what all the fuss is about:

Photo courtesy of Muddymatt

Photo courtesy of Muddymatt

Tina and I were seriously tempted - but everybody else who had seen pictures of "Edwina's Gully" had strongly advised us against riding this trail (including Muddymatt himself, all our other halves and Mr Laney). In the end we listened to the voices of reason (mainly Sarah & Emma's...

) but still thought we'd at least pose at the start of the lane

By the way, nice job finding the trail in the first place, boys - the entrance is quite difficult to spot from the road

I think, it took Tina a while to get over it...

The next byway branched off from the 'Round Table' and lead us into the lovely Glen Rushen - a lane that had it all: jumps...

Puddles...

Nice countryside around...

Rocky descents...

Fords...

More scenery...

... and bullsh*t - oops, sorry...

For lunch we stopped - a bit prematurely but nonetheless it was more scenic than in the intended spot - at Beckwith's Vein, an old disused mine

Your tailpack is definitely not the best place to transport your sandwich - even if it's made of solid homebaked German wholemeal bread...

It's good to be a Dirty Girl on the Isle of Man

So, that's it for now - I really, really have to do things about the house. More to follow tonight hopefully.

Emmsy Poo · 08-15-2009, 08:17 AM

BRILLIANT - and as the song goes "gimme more, more, more"

Cant thank you guys enough for such a top weekend.

As you said Ela - "its good to be us"

stevo · 08-15-2009, 10:39 AM

I lived over there for a couple of years and it seemed like everyone i knew was a fan of bikes whether they owned a bike or not, trail or road(thats what it feels like from 8 years ago anyway). Bike tourists are a big part of the islands economy. Seeing those photos is bringing back lots of memories,i used to go running over the North Barrule (mountain) up on the north of the island on saturday afternoons.I loved it up there,on a clear day you could see Ireland,Scotland,England and Wales.

MrH · 08-15-2009, 01:01 PM

Fantastic!

AKDuc · 08-15-2009, 01:24 PM

Wow! What a wonderful write-up!

This really should be in the 'Ride reports and pics, pics, pics' forum for more of the world to enjoy.

Sure looks like a LOT of fun. Thank you so much for sharing.

From WAY across the pond, Mark H.

Emmsy Poo · 08-16-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tinatrim

Where next girles?

Well Ive been thinking about this, I have a friend in Scotland and an in Ireland and a friends parents live in France, with another old work colleague who has a house to rent in the Pyrinees. Plus there is the Portugal option where even tho we are going with the men folk - we could sneak off for a day ourselves???

Mind you Ive never been to Jersey or Gurnsey - not sure what the off roading is like over there??

tinatrim · 08-16-2009, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emmsy Poo

Well Ive been thinking about this, I have a friend in Scotland and an in Ireland and a friends parents live in France, with another old work colleague who has a house to rent in the Pyrinees. Plus there is the Portugal option where even tho we are going with the men folk - we could sneak off for a day ourselves???

Mind you Ive never been to Jersey or Gurnsey - not sure what the off roading is like over there??

Jersey and Gurnsey dont have much(??) Scotland is pretty much closed. Ireland i think is limited to the Wicklows (?) France...... sure someone might know(anyone?) Pyrinees is fantastic, Portugal looks like heaven. Think the last two are for next year.

tinatrim · 08-16-2009, 04:24 AM

Slider and Spout have offered to show us the Peaks. Fancy that?.....looks a challenge

. But to be fair to our partners in crime, they would probably like to join us on this one and i wouldn't mind.

Emmsy Poo · 08-16-2009, 06:48 AM

Sounds good to me!

bigsteve950adv · 08-16-2009, 12:32 PM

Bloody fantastic girls,i really enjoyed that,all of your pics were superb,thanks for sharing

....Cant wait for Rhayader now

muddymatt · 08-16-2009, 02:15 PM

Just looking at the pics has me grinning hats off to the dirty girls for sorting themselves out a great few days riding.

Edwina's gully is an aquired taste I liked it that much we mysteriously ended up there again on the second day

.

Good on you girls for getting out there and doing stuff.

Matt

rallybug · 08-16-2009, 02:20 PM

You didn't try Dowse Road and Greeba Mill Road then

Stockfield Road was quite good

but Dalby Lhag Road (aka The Slabs) was better, with the drop down to Barrane of nearly 1000ft (300m) over 2 miles, the steepest bit being Kerroodhoo to Barrane at 600ft (190m) in 7/10 of a mile

Shame I left the island just over a week before you went over though!

08-15-2009, 07:02 AM	#63
chrisjk Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Keston, UK Oddometer: 130	What a brilliant outing! Thanks girls for keeping us all so well entertained. __________________ Chris

08-15-2009, 08:07 AM	#64
Pumpy Exiled Pumpernickel Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Oxford, UK Oddometer: 1,002	Saturday 8th August The day started with Tina adjusting all our tyre pressures for the trails. Oh btw, what did Timpolino have to say about your set-up, Sarah? Then we met Mr Laney who had kindly volunteered to show us the local lanes. As it turned out, he had also invited a group of blokes along which was not really what we had in mind... After all, it was a Dirty *Girls* weekend! Him alone we would have happily declared a honorary DG - but a whole bunch of males? So we thanked him very much and set off on a route that Tina and I had devised the evening before - with the aid of a map marked-up by Muddymatt who had been on the island with the Muddy Monkeys in July. Our feelings for Matt should change between gratitude, amazement and wrath during the course of the weekend - you will see why, as the story unfolds... The first byway was nice and twisty but paved. Although this side street could have done with some lawn mowing 'Dirty Girls' style... We did a few short and unspectacular trails and then headed to Port Erin for fuel and a bit of sight-seeing. Beautiful place and very friendly people. Searching the entrance to the next lane, I took the wrong turn and landed - after a lovely gravel hairpin bend - in somebody's backyard. I apologised profusely to the landlady but she just laughed, said we shouldn't worry and gave us detailed directions to the 'Rocky Road' leading to Fleshwick Bay. The perception of motorcyclists on the island was a real revelation for us. All the locals we spoke to were extremely friendly and helpful and made us feel really welcome. The only grumpy walkers who didn't greet us back were probably tourists from the mainland... An additional proof of the positive attitude towards trail riders is the exemplary sign-posting of the lanes. Here the entrance to Carnanes A small step for mankind... ... a slightly bigger one for Emmsy... Sarah's turn... Not sure what she wants to tell us here? Lovely lane - grassy ruts... ... sandy climbs... ... plenty of opportunities for gorse diving... ... and fantastic views - Port St Mary in the distance Tina whizzing up the hill Pure pleasure lying ahead ... against the backdrop of picturesque Port Erin Here come the girls... Practising for the next synchronised trail riding competition... When we emerged from the following track onto the A27, I realised that we weren't far from the entrance to the trail leading to the notorious "Edwina's Gully". So for the ones of you who are not 'Muddy Monkeys', I might have to go into a bit more detail... 'Doarlish Cashen' how the lane is officially called, is a bit tricky to ride and in places it is actually physically impossible to get a bike along while sitting (or standing) on it. The following pics are shamelessly stolen from Muddymatt but they should give you a good impression what all the fuss is about: Photo courtesy of Muddymatt Photo courtesy of Muddymatt Photo courtesy of Muddymatt Photo courtesy of Muddymatt Photo courtesy of Muddymatt Tina and I were seriously tempted - but everybody else who had seen pictures of "Edwina's Gully" had strongly advised us against riding this trail (including Muddymatt himself, all our other halves and Mr Laney). In the end we listened to the voices of reason (mainly Sarah & Emma's... ) but still thought we'd at least pose at the start of the lane By the way, nice job finding the trail in the first place, boys - the entrance is quite difficult to spot from the road I think, it took Tina a while to get over it... The next byway branched off from the 'Round Table' and lead us into the lovely Glen Rushen - a lane that had it all: jumps... Puddles... Nice countryside around... Rocky descents... Fords... More scenery... ... and bullsht - oops, sorry... For lunch we stopped - a bit prematurely but nonetheless it was more scenic than in the intended spot - at Beckwith's Vein, an old disused mine Your tailpack is definitely not* the best place to transport your sandwich - even if it's made of solid homebaked German wholemeal bread... It's good to be a Dirty Girl on the Isle of Man So, that's it for now - I really, really have to do things about the house. More to follow tonight hopefully. __________________ . www.pumpernickelontour.com - Four months through South America on a DRZ - Ride Report: One day... you have to live your dream Pumpy screwed with this post 08-15-2009 at 02:33 PM Reason: Spelling & Grammar

08-15-2009, 08:17 AM	#65
Emmsy Poo ^OP EXPERIENCED NOVICE Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Middle England Oddometer: 574	BRILLIANT - and as the song goes "gimme more, more, more" Cant thank you guys enough for such a top weekend. As you said Ela - "its good to be us" __________________ Emmsy Poo xxx Mistress of Mayhem Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, ' Holy shit... What a ride!! ' *F800 GS*

08-15-2009, 01:01 PM	#67
MrH Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Oxon, UK Oddometer: 463	Fantastic! __________________ My hovercraft is full of eels

08-15-2009, 01:24 PM	#68
AKDuc Alaska Born Ducatisti Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Oddometer: 6,049	Wow! What a wonderful write-up! This really should be in the 'Ride reports and pics, pics, pics' forum for more of the world to enjoy. Sure looks like a LOT of fun. Thank you so much for sharing. From WAY across the pond, Mark H. __________________ My Ride Reports of Alaska & The Yukon

08-15-2009, 10:39 AM	#66
stevo Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Perth Australia Oddometer: 357	I lived over there for a couple of years and it seemed like everyone i knew was a fan of bikes whether they owned a bike or not, trail or road(thats what it feels like from 8 years ago anyway). Bike tourists are a big part of the islands economy. Seeing those photos is bringing back lots of memories,i used to go running over the North Barrule (mountain) up on the north of the island on saturday afternoons.I loved it up there,on a clear day you could see Ireland,Scotland,England and Wales.

08-16-2009, 04:24 AM	#71
tinatrim Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Oddometer: 111	Slider and Spout have offered to show us the Peaks. Fancy that?.....looks a challenge. But to be fair to our partners in crime, they would probably like to join us on this one and i wouldn't mind.

08-16-2009, 06:48 AM	#72
Emmsy Poo ^OP EXPERIENCED NOVICE Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Middle England Oddometer: 574	Sounds good to me! __________________ Emmsy Poo xxx Mistress of Mayhem Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, ' Holy shit... What a ride!! ' *F800 GS*

08-16-2009, 12:32 PM	#73
bigsteve950adv White Trash Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Merthyr Tydfil...South Wales. Oddometer: 2,181	Bloody fantastic girls,i really enjoyed that,all of your pics were superb,thanks for sharing ....Cant wait for Rhayader now __________________ Bigsteve Now with less fat...but still all the goodness. Lived in this town all my life...and still got my own front teeth 05 KTM 950 Adventure 87 KTM 350 MX 82 MAICO 250 Alpha 1 Enduro...went to the big welsh bog in the sky

08-16-2009, 02:15 PM	#74
muddymatt Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Oddometer: 82	Well done ladies Just looking at the pics has me grinning hats off to the dirty girls for sorting themselves out a great few days riding. Edwina's gully is an aquired taste I liked it that much we mysteriously ended up there again on the second day. Good on you girls for getting out there and doing stuff. Matt

08-16-2009, 02:20 PM	#75
rallybug Local Yokel Joined: Apr 2002 Location: North Salt Lake, UT Oddometer: 8,099	You didn't try Dowse Road and Greeba Mill Road then Stockfield Road was quite good but Dalby Lhag Road (aka The Slabs) was better, with the drop down to Barrane of nearly 1000ft (300m) over 2 miles, the steepest bit being Kerroodhoo to Barrane at 600ft (190m) in 7/10 of a mile Shame I left the island just over a week before you went over though! __________________ Ben My Ride Reports

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