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STW Northern Chapter Ride - 6th Dec - Marsden/Saddleworth

46 posts & 22 voices | Started 2 years ago by hp_source | Latest reply from trio25

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hp_source - Member

OK, I thought I'd start off this thread now so it leaves plenty time for people get their day passes stamped, & before Xmas shopping gets pencilled in for that day.

Usual winter rules apply, car park HERE 9ish, for 9:30 start. Follow signs in Marsden for the station, then entrance to the car park is up a little cobbled street opposite The Railway pub.

The route as it stands is roughly 23miles, pretty up and down, but steady pace as always. Trying to sort out a mid ride cafe/refreshments stop at the moment.

Post ride banter in the legendary Riverhead Tap I guess if we need warming up.

So... who's in?

Posted 2 years ago #
dthom3uk - Member

Sounds good, I will apply for my pass out now.

Posted 2 years ago #
chipps - I work here

How come that the minute there's a northern gathering, I'm already booked in for a southern gathering ride in the Quantocks that weekend! D'oh!

Posted 2 years ago #
nbt - Member

Aye, big d'oh from me too, we're in the yorkshire dales that weekend!

Posted 2 years ago #
robdob - Member

Booooo. Why are these things never on a Saturday?

Posted 2 years ago #
Trekster - Member

Chipps....There is a Lakes one in Jan, clareym will post details/mail you an invite

I am working but have a day up my sleeve
If I can get some others interested and can find it on the map will see what can be done.

Posted 2 years ago #
Jenga - Member

robdob - Member
Booooo. Why are these things never on a Saturday?

Organise one!

Posted 2 years ago #
marsdenman - Member

I'm around on that date, starts pretty much on my doorstep...... now, where did I put that Big Book of Excuses.....?

What's the route Keith?

Posted 2 years ago #
robdob - Member

Mine would be 10 miles with lots of cake. Anyone up for it?

Posted 2 years ago #
ton - Member

keith, i'm away matey.......
at inners and glentress...........

Posted 2 years ago #
Ben_mw - Member

Can't see of a reason why I shouldn't be able to come out and play. Hopefully it'll be myself and Hazel, but we'll see. I'd be interested in the route too...

Posted 2 years ago #
Trekster - Member

ton - Member

keith, i'm away matey.......
at inners and glentress...........

I am off on Sat 5th, working the 6th, so if I don t get down to Marsden I will pop up and have a ride with you Ton

Posted 2 years ago #
Bunnyhop - Member

Keith please can we make it another date? I'm away too.

Posted 2 years ago #
robdob - Member

Organise one!

Friend organised one in Holmfirth. People said they'd come, no one turned up. Great.

Posted 2 years ago #
ChatsworthMusters - Member

I'de try a Saturday one.

Posted 2 years ago #
Jenga - Member

OK, try this. Saturday 5th December. Gargrave. Meet 9AM for 9.30 start. Coming?

Posted 2 years ago #
justme - Member

jenga sarcasm or plain awkward
why make it the sat before?
make it a different sat and people will make both rides instead of potentially choosing one or the other
i for one would certainly be interested g

Posted 2 years ago #
web_toed_marsdener - Member

Is this open to anyone? It's my home town and a cracking boozer

Posted 2 years ago #
Jenga - Member

i for one would certainly be interested g

Over to you. YOU can fix it up. Remember you must choose a date that suits everybody. You are not allowed to just pick a date, you must know when everybody who might possibly be interested will want to turn up. Good luck in finding that out. I'll certainly come, but you must choose the date that suits me, or I'll complain, just like you.

Posted 2 years ago #
Mrtrotter - Member

Will tey and make it this time. Don't have anything to do with xmas until I really have to!

Posted 2 years ago #
Junkyard - Member

jenga I dont think G was comaplaining simply pointing out that many of us would struggle to ride two days in a row - not fitness just family and other things.
A fair point I think

Posted 2 years ago #
Trekster - Member

If you have to moan and the date does not suit you pls go elsewhere

Posted 2 years ago #
ton - Member

sorry guys, agree with trekster.......if it don't fit, don't come.

these rides are decided at the end of the previous ride, it is how we have done it all year.
and it works.

Posted 2 years ago #
lowey - Member

Yep, we always arrange the date on the previous ride. No need to change things about. If you try to plan these rides to suit everyone, someone will be left out. Like me, in this case. Sorry Keith, cant make it as its our groups Xmas ride / piss up the day before.

See you all in Jan.

Posted 2 years ago #
marsdenman - Member

web-toed - yep, open to anyone - just like the Riverhead.....
Ben - be good to catch up with you again

Posted 2 years ago #
RobinL - Member

I'd like to tag along on this one please.

Will the route include the Pack Horse Road descent ?

Posted 2 years ago #
scotabroad - Member

Sorry for highjack.

Ton I should be able to meet up with you at GT/ Inners for one of the days.

I might, just might be able to persuade a local to take us round the local hidden trails if you fancy?

Posted 2 years ago #
web_toed_marsdener - Member

Excellent. I reckon I'll be up it. Any ideas on the route?

Posted 2 years ago #
justme - Member

jenga
i've already done one and it worked as it was in done the same way as all the other rides have been all year ( see above posts from lowey, ton, junkyard, trekster etc)
these rides have run all year with no probs with people prepared to put themselves out to show off their local trails to people who could get there on the set date at the set time (which must have averaged 25 or more per ride at tons ride in calderdale we set off with 48)with these being decided at the end of the previous ride when the next person offered to do a route
If you want to post a ride up and offer to lead it great butif you make it the day before another already organised ride don't be supprised if people can't make it g

Posted 2 years ago #
hp_source - Member

Wow, I get the feeling we couldn't have chosen a worse date....

Open to all as always, riding to the pace of the slowest rider, and jelly babies galore!

Vague route is out of marsden in a meltham direction, over and down wessenden valley :-), up and over to saddleworth (castleshaw/larkhill/delph), up and over 5 ways, piethorne, back down packhorse for a muddy/rocky finish. Plans to add in a little more is we happen to get a crisp winters morn.

Posted 2 years ago #
AndyP - Member

ooh...sounds good Will have to consult re the date though. if you're starting from the wrong side of the hill, coming over here, then going back over that way, do you still need visas and jabs?

Posted 2 years ago #
justme - Member

kieth it will work just fine always going to be a bad date in dec
crisp winters morn would be good or snow would be fun g

Posted 2 years ago #
hp_source - Member

AndyP, wrong side of the hill was suggested to mean that the riverhead is close by... it also gives a couple of nice downhill sections too. Jabs etc required, passport control in standedge cutting doesn't open until 10am, hence the early start!

Posted 2 years ago #
AndyP - Member

Posted 2 years ago #
hp_source - Member

Little bump and update,

Recce ride completed yesterday, route sorted (if a little boggy in places).

To keep those who like a mid-ride refresher, the Royal Oak at Heights is indeed open at the approx passing time, and does nice beers and crisps :-).

Posted 2 years ago #