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What bike are you riding? I'd go for a 32C myself
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STW Northern Peaks Chapter Pootle - Marple, Sat 9th Oct
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What bike are you riding? I'd go for a 32C myself Posted 1 year ago # -
Tubeless or ghetto or tubed? Would tubs be a good option round there? What I might do is pack some folders just in case my initial choice is wrong. Anyone else bringing spares?
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Anyone else bringing spares?
no,
I've been out and dropped various sets of tyres around the route so I can maximise the experience.
Slicks for the short road climb, then a quick swap to downhill tyres for maximum radosity, racing 1.9 for the middle bit, then tubeless all rounders to finish.
It really is the only way to ride these days
Can someone bring an eu calibrated digital pressure gauge, if any of these rude boys are even 1/2 a psi out it'll ruin my day.....Posted 1 year ago # -
Pointless imho. If you're going to do that, just stash spare bikes along the route. Amateurish approach with the tyres.
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Martyn the really sad thing is that I actually have a digital pressure gauge with me! Latest on turner junior is that his car has a broken wheel bearing and is off the road until tomorrow so he's trying to sort out a hire car.
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I have a list of 32 people who've said they're definite / possible /would like to attend. Might be a big one, this...
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I might have a couple of mates along with me as well btw... Might be even bigger
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"Are you joining us Monksie?"
No. Soz. I'm going the other way.
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Don't think I'll be able to provide cake for more than 20 so since I'm joining the ride when it comes past my house after the hard climb up from Roman Lakes, and it is a first come first served for the cake, that should motivate people not to be sluggish on the first big climb!!
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Not sure which post we're posting on, but i've been given a leave pass from baby duties/swimming lessons until 1230hrs at which time i'll head off. see you all tomorrow.
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Children all day....have a good one
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Masters students all day... have fun
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Hope you've all got your cakes ready, Mrs NBT's down in the kitchen now.
At least I *THINK* thats the hand mixer I can hear....
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If you'd reminded me earlier i could have made one.....
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Cheers guys - great mellow ride round and I even learned a new bit of singletrack, which was a bit of a bonus. Thanks all for being good company
Jon (as was on the orange Ragley as people seem to recognise each other by bike, even though I barely notice what anyone else rides )
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Thanks guys!!
That was a lovely ride in an area I've not ridden very much before - fab!!
Thanks for making a first-timer on the poodles so welcome, I may return!! If anyone happens to be riding the eastern side of the peaks, drop me a line...
Rachel (tarty orange Nicolai, apparently!!)
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Poodles??? That's what you get for using the Internet on an iPhone! Obviously I meant pootles!!
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Thanks for coming everyone, thanks especially to DeeJay for coming so far and the thoughtful gift, I'm really touched. Thanks also to Wing Leader Souter for his capable assistance in guiding and general radosity. Crappy pics to follow shortly
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Didn't managed to do it all since I wanted to make sure William (10 years old)didn't get too tired and put off mountain biking. He enjoyed it and has now some cool scrapes on his helmet from hitting a stone wall. Nice to see a few familiar faces and lots of new ones. Hubby gutted that he couldn't continue because of mechanical issues.
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Having issues uploading to Flickr at the moment
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Issues resolved (more or less) and a few pics here
Marple Pootle by Notoriously Bad Typist, on FlickrPosted 1 year ago # -
Made it back about 4.30 - was a fun day and I'm glad I came. Few photos from the day - click pic for more
Thanks to all for making it a cracker!
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Those photos are great.
Lots of smiley, happy people playing on bikes in the sun.Matt are you o.k after the head cobbles interface?
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Cracking pics and lovely weather. Wish I was there
...Sharston tip is where its at nowadays
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Looks ace... Gutted. I was chaperoning 11 13 year old girls round the Trafford Centre
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Thanks for the concern.
I'm fine. Bit of a headache and found a few more scratches when i got home.
Still plan to be out riding again tomorrow.
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Gutted. I was chaperoning 11 13 year old girls round the Trafford Centre
AND you're not allowed out tomorrow - poor show
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Looks ace... Gutted. I was chaperoning 11 13 year old girls round the Trafford Centre
If that read 11 18yr old girls I would have volunteered a few hours to help you out Lowey.
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Top notch ride, cake and photos!
Thanks for organising Jules. I'm definitely up for more.
Great to be up North again
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What a fabulous ride. So cool to meet new people and apologies to all those I didn't get a chance to talk to.
I was really stoked to see not just one other Nicolai but two! Ian and Rachel, great to meet you both and Rachel the colour's not tarty, it's classy!
Julian - thanks so much for navigating and looking after all of us!
Now, anyone got a saddle they're looking to sell?
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Thank you muchly for a great ride; new faces, new place to ride and the sun came out to watch us play. All spoken of, a great day. Hope to see you out again before the winter drudgery.
The helmet on a mantle piece with an exaggerated story of gnarl attached Matt?Posted 1 year ago # -
My legs are a complete mess now
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Now, anyone got a saddle they're looking to sell?
Bontrager rhythm in the garage. Remind me tomorrow
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great to see everyone, I reckon we all deserved beer/wine/meths (delete as appropriate)
its nice when you get great weather and good company!
some not bad photos NBT.. you're getting better.until the next time
Martyn
OAP (apparently) on the black Turneroh and Greg, are Nicolai the new specialized? discuss....
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I'd just like to add my thanks to nbt for showing us all round, and to everyone else for making it a fun ride. I wanna do that loose descent from the golf course again... and again.. :o)
I also want to know who booked the weather and how, as I might want to employ you at a later date! Once I left and starting driving across the Peak to go home the clouds rolled in and the mist came down... it was rather grim in places and nothing like the sun which we managed to enjoy for the whole route!
Oh, and I don't know what it is about those hills, but the ride was about the same distance I usually go in the Peak... so why do my legs hurt today???
I'd not ridden around there before, but I'll definitely be back for more...
Cheers,
Nick
On the red Turner...Oh, and I promise to bring cake next time too..
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