BTW, it might be as well to create a new thread for planning the next ride :o)
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STW Howgills ride, Sunday May 31st - Interested ??
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Posted 3 years ago #
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I have sworn never to take a bike up Nan Bield again! Although it's beautiful, I seriously considered feigning injury (or self harming) so someone else would have to carry me out. It is ghastly
Says the man who has just carried up Dollywagon.
I am not that fit, and have a heavy-ish bike, but I reckon I would be up for the 3 passes thing, as long as we had plenty of time.
I've not climbed over Winder before but i have done the climb (push) from Birkhaws to Bram Rigg Top - and while it was pretty brutal, it didn't kill me.
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Says the man who has just carried up Dollywagon
I shan't be doing THAT again either
I've not climbed over Winder before but i have done the climb (push) from Birkhaws to Bram Rigg Top
The Calf is quite different - you can ride a fair bit and push the rest without any need for carrying
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Nice one Binners... be good to finally have a ride with you.
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just dont bring that mate of yours ...you know the one we mean
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barnes, you are a soft shyte.
trying carrying a bike and 21stone of muscle up nan bield.......
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Fancy this one (with the portly boys at the back)
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portly eh,
we can stiffee it
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barnes, you are a soft shyte.
trying carrying a bike and 21stone of muscle up nan bieldfrom what I recall Nan Bield (300m) was worse than Dollywaggon (275m). I've carried up Dollywaggon 4 times now and realised that I don't want to do that again either - it's much better going up from Dockray across Matterdale. I have nothing to prove, and I'd rather have fun :o)
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I will try and make it, there is nothing on the calendar but that doesn't mean the car isn't already in use.
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Where are you Amy? sure someone could sort out a lift for you.
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Enough going from round here for you to get a lift. Congrats to Ali on marathon
EDIT:Lowey lives wrong side of the hill like you!!Posted 3 years ago # -
Given your riding ability Amy, I'm sure you could probably ride up there, grind us all into the ground and ride home
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Trio, if the cars in use give me a shout, I'm supposed to be driving up with my mate but if he can't make it I'll have room (he might not know for sure for a couple of weeks tho).
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Might have to come along on this if I haven't got a job yet, if only for the inevitable bust-ups between sfb and the rest of the world
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if only for the inevitable bust-ups between sfb and the rest of the world
it's not usually like that. I do a lot of shouting and bossing around and everyone lets me :o)
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trio25 - Member
I will try and make it, there is nothing on the calendar but that doesn't mean the car isn't already in use
If you need a lift from Bolton, I can pick you up on the way- I'm in Accrington..
Drop me a line...
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If you come Simon
I shall, provided I can get a lift from Lancaster, as we haven't even scheduled a ride for that day yet. I might persuade a few more Bog Trotters too.
Do you take this also or This one?
yes, I always go through the rusted gate :o)
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sfb someone will give you a lift I am sure can sort nearer the date eh as all us from Rivvy area will be driving past anyway.
Hell if you bring some boggies there will be about 50 of us
Collective noun for a large group of mtb ers anyone?Posted 3 years ago # -
Simon- can pick you up on way past if none of thr boggies live near you- I'll no doubt be with johnnie
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Collective noun for a large group of mtb ers anyone?
Surely it's a 'chain' of MTB'ers
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Simon- can pick you up on way past if none of thr boggies live near you
thanks Danny & Johnny, I'll be in touch closer to the day
Surely it's a 'chain' of MTB'ers
I like 'throng' but perhaps 'pong' would be more accurate ?
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A lift with Danny what could possibly go wrong
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A lift with Danny what could possibly go wrong
A puncture ?
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I do a lot of shouting and bossing around and everyone lets me :o)
Not if Ton's coming you don't!
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Not if Ton's coming you don't!
he's very easy going :o)
Posted 3 years ago # -
Weekly bump!!
(in case anyone missed it)
Posted 3 years ago # -
might do this ss...........week before ss uk n that....
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might do this ss.........
liking yer thinking Ton, liking yer thinking......
couple of lbs less to push up that ruddy gurt hill 
Posted 3 years ago # -
might do this ss...........week before ss uk n that....
Surely correct training for ssuk would involve getting tanked up the night before?Posted 3 years ago # -
I may well be able to make this. Will be bringing my stepdad, who is reasonably fit and has volunteered to ride the SS
How long will it take to drive to the start point from Glenridding?Been looking forward to riding up north for ages, this sounds ideal. I'll be bringing cake to appease the northern hoardes... Riding skills likely to remain rooted firmly in the south
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Might be able to come - checking the diary as I type (well, will be in mo!)
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Count me in. It's about time I did a STW ride. Especially seeing as I've never ridden around there anyway.
I'll try and persuade a friend along as well.
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How long will it take to drive to the start point from Glenridding?
I'd allow about an hour - quicker to go north and join the M6 at Penrith I think.
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