STW Howgills ride, Sunday May 31st - Interested ??

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STW Howgills ride, Sunday May 31st - Interested ??

137 posts & 43 voices | Started 2 years ago by lowey | Latest reply from simonfbarnes

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lowey - Member

Following the last few STW rides we have done (and bloody brilliant they were too) we are sorting the next one out for the classic Howgill's loop.

Meet in Sedbergh for 9.30 look to be riding for 10am. RELAXED pace, plenty of chatting, plenty of stops. From memory I think the route is about 26 miles or so with a reasonable amount of climbing involved.

OK I know its 4 and a bit weeks off, but as its getting into (hopefully) summer, I thought I'd post it early so people can sort out day passes etc.

So who's interested ?

Posted 2 years ago #
Junkyard - Member

count me in looks a monster climb from the road

Posted 2 years ago #
matt_outandabout - Member

Its a great route - enjoy!

Posted 2 years ago #
yoshimi - Member

Yep, I'm in!

Posted 2 years ago #
DeeJay - Member

yoshimi
Yep, I'm in!

Are you sure - no housework to do? or your hair? mebbe some knitting?

Posted 2 years ago #
Vortexracing - Member

I'm in.

with probably 4 others.

and I even have permission

Posted 2 years ago #
hp_source - Member

I should be around for this, should be great if yesterday was owt to go by

Posted 2 years ago #
John_Rowlands - Member

Yeah i'm up for it, thinking of camping as its quite far for me. Anyone else thinking of camping nearby to sedbergh?

Posted 2 years ago #
ton - Member

i'm not coming, i hate you all, speshially junkyard, cos he allus takes the piss..........................

Posted 2 years ago #
simonfbarnes - Member

Anyone else thinking of camping it up nearby to sedbergh?

yeah, why not? they're very tolerant round there...

Posted 2 years ago #
D0NK - Member

Monster isnt the word Junkyard, stupidly steep at the start and goes on forever (possibly)
Not trying to put anyone off like, once you're up top its a long long looooong downhill.

Posted 2 years ago #
Junkyard - Member

sod you then I am going to go for a walk with SFB instead of walking uphill with you then

Right then so worse than Belmont ascent in the wind ...defo bringing my walking shoes

the picture link of loweys mate at the top as encouragement
http://www.dave-lowe.fotopic.net/p53864055.html

Posted 2 years ago #
marsdenman - Member

walking uphill

now, if that's allowed I'll see if I can get a pass out......

Chris
Single Track ~~World~~ Walkers Group....

Posted 2 years ago #
DaveyBoyWonder - Member

Count me in!

Posted 2 years ago #
ton - Member

**** it, i have had a change of mind..................

count me in.......

Posted 2 years ago #
grumm - Member

Hmm could be tempted! Did I miss where it says what the route is?

Posted 2 years ago #
simonfbarnes - Member

Am I allowed to attend or will someone chuck their teddy ?

PS yes it's a hard climb, but when you get to the top you realise it was more than worth the effort just for the view, never mind the longest section of non trail centre singletrack in the north ahead :o)

Posted 2 years ago #
ton - Member

barnes, you can come, but if yer step out of line you will get it.....big time......

Posted 2 years ago #
Vortexracing - Member

If Ton is going then that photo of my Grey 15" X5 against his grey 29er would make an amusing photo.

and just one point Lowey, it's not the pace that kills me it's the bloody climbing!

Posted 2 years ago #
simonfbarnes - Member

but if yer step out of line you will get it.....big time

promises, promises big boy :o)

Posted 2 years ago #
simonfbarnes - Member

Did I miss where it says what the route is?

if you click on one of my pics above and then 'route' you can see the map. Sedbergh, Winder, Arant Haw, Calders, Calf, Bowderdale, Ravenstonedale, Adamthwaite, Murthwaite, Narthwaite, Cautley, Sedbergh.

Posted 2 years ago #
lowey - Member

the picture link of loweys mate at the top as encouragement

Lol.... that was Toss, however, it was only at the half way stage of the climb!!

Joking apart, yes it is a bit of a climb to start the day, however the views provide ample excuses for frequent stops.

It really is a cracking route.

Posted 2 years ago #
grumm - Member

How relaxed is the pace going to be? I reckon it would probably take me about 5-6 hours to do that including rests, photo and lunch stops etc (yes I am slow!)

Posted 2 years ago #
ton - Member

bit of a climb..........ppppfffff pmslraotf..........

Posted 2 years ago #
grumm - Member

Only ever done that bit between Bram Rigg and Winder as a dh - this route had better be good to justify doing that bit the wrong way round cos its an amazing downhill.

Posted 2 years ago #
ton - Member

bowderdale is among the top descents in the country.
singletrackaliscious

Posted 2 years ago #
Teetosugars - Member

I'll be there..

Should be another great ~~walk~~ ride..

Lets hope the weather is the same as yesterday..

Posted 2 years ago #
marsdenman - Member

YOIKS
just looked at SFB's route map - his piccies make it look like a long but steady climb, the type ~~I eat for~~ that eat me for breakfast ......
the profile diagram says otherwise.....

all I can say Ton is that's one heck of a sprout portion can only hope it's more sherry than trifle for the downhill

Posted 2 years ago #
Teetosugars - Member

We'll be fine at the back Chris..

Just don't forget yer jelly babies...

Posted 2 years ago #
marsdenman - Member

We'll be fine at the back Chris

to right we will - tis a very responsible job, making sure no one is left behind

Don't forget to drop me a line if you fancy an STWalkers paced ride around these parts / pint in t'Riverhead.. infact I have to confirm the one for this Saurday, when I last posted there was interest from half a dozen or so....

Posted 2 years ago #
stucowp - Member

Home sweet home!!! Hills forever more you can count me in for this one, Might even have a lighter hill climbing machine by then!!!!!

Posted 2 years ago #
DeeJay - Member

Might even have a lighter hill climbing machine by then!!!!!

Oh b*gger - he will do the whole climb in big ring - mind you he might puncture - or break his chain - hehe

Posted 2 years ago #
trout - Member

Yep You can count Garry and me in also I might even try the last climb

Did it years ago in the fog so it would be nice to see the views .

Posted 2 years ago #
ton - Member

stucowp
hijack, email me if you fancy riding this wednesday mate.....

Posted 2 years ago #
elliptic - Member

Bit rude suggesting this now, seeing as I just rode it on my own on Saturday...

... still, it's good enough for a repeat showing, I'll consult the diary supervisor...

Posted 2 years ago #
toss - Member

Count me in! Cheers for reminding me about that fookin climb, Junkyard and platering that pic of my arse all over the place

Well worth it though on the other side... Awesome.

T

Posted 2 years ago #
Junkyard - Member

Grumm we go at the speed of the slowest rider (or we wait for them) and you will have lots of company pushing up I promise.

Posted 2 years ago #
climbingcragrat - Member

Are there any details on the route hidden in the website or do I need to scan through my back issues of singletrack?

Certainly a great area so am interested if I can get my passport sorted for a border crossing!

Posted 2 years ago #
Junkyard - Member

sfb /boggies route here
http://www.bogtrotters.org/route/showrouteframe.php?route=44
Assuming Loweys route will be the same similiar etc

Posted 2 years ago #
simonfbarnes - Member

There are 3 ways from Bowderdale Farm to Weasdale, so that bit might be different

Posted 2 years ago #

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