Will definitely look out for the next one! The snow was only around for a but this morning in Holmfirth, looks like you had it bad.
Well done for getting out!
I fancy an epic night peak ride thing!
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STW Peaks meet 28th: Roll call
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Was a good-un, first time I have done this route. Was real carnage going down the grass towards the gate at the top of Cavedale, I was pi55ing my self at the comedy crashing going off all around me.
Had two off's myself in the snow but on grass so got away with it,it's the furthest I have ever travelled along side my bike.
Great to get down Cavedale without dabbing in the wet/snow, found a nice step down jump in the quarry bit too.
Deffo up for the next one, oh nice to meet you all.
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Yeah, it was a good ride, that grassy bit at the top of cavedale was interesting.riding behind will, i could see him sliding, and knew there was no way to avoid it... I also had a crash further down, but i think will was the only one who saw that one... Somehow i managed to avoid the rocks... I fancy riding the peaks again soon, but i doubt anyone i ride with will want to come, so if anyone fancies another ride, that would be great...
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It was a great ride, my front mech didn't think so!.
Anyone got a map of the route that i could print out?Mark
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Thanks Pook for a fun ride. 4 crashes not bad on such bad terrain.
Managed to get the sheep poo and mud out of my helmet after my grass mowing fall. Looking foward to the next one.
Hope the rest of the Brotherhood of pushers are okay.
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Did anyone stay on two wheels?
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I stayed on two wheels, but had more dabs than a granny at the bingo. Oh, and my rear mech decided to explode as well as you know!
I'm really glad you all liked the route - it's one of my favourites and cracking in the drier months (or when it's colder and frozen solid!)
Mark, I think there's a map further up the thread on one of my posts.... in fact.... here it is!
http://www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=26806
If you were all keen on the route and do fancy something similar the area is full of stuff to keep you occupied. I'll happily sort another one out in the not too distant future.
I take it length etc was about right?
I only ask 'cos there's a 14 miler that sets off from Edale again and takes in Jacobs Ladder as a descent. If the weather's anything like it was 14 miles will be more than enough I think.
A new year's belly beater perhaps?
Paul - sorry you had to drop out after Mam Tor - how's the knee?
Will - the problem with my camera? I'd write protected the bloody SD card. Typical.
Cheers all!
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Cheers Pook for sorting this one out and thanks to all that came and made a cold wet day a really good day out. Some cracking trails and the snow just made some of the downhills superb!!
Look forward to the next time we all meet up.
Chris
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Paul - sorry you had to drop out after Mam Tor - how's the knee?
Thanks for asking. Bizarrely started ride with Pre-patellar bursitis only to have it pop when I slid off. Knee probably better now than before we started!!!
Would love to do some more in the Peak when it is less muddy! Only other experience was Cutgate after a dry spell
Cheers
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Anybody fancy a ride this saturday
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5th? hmmm.....
we could potentially do that film we keep talking about will
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hah, now that is tempting... I'm buying a 'bigger' bike now. The frame is on its way, just need the forks. SO maybe in a week or 2 once that is up and working...
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More weight to cart up that quarry wall!
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and more sus, better geometry to get down. I'm kinda annoyed that i pussied out of that one now...
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Although also more weight to pedal up the climbs
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hahaha - look at it this way; you were the only one to think of trying that particular descent so there's no pride lost at all!
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Pook - Member
5th? hmmm.....
we could potentially do that film we keep talking about will
Oa aye does it involve you Pooking some small furry animals with a cold button mushroom?
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indeed it does, i shitake you not....
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if we do it again can i put rock in some people's bags to slow them down? or can some one lend me a better set of legs?
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I fixed my CX bike on sunday, so I will be up there on that. Pook, think a video would be a good idea!
I shall also be wearing some winter gear
New thread?
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Will, where are you thinking of riding?
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Not sure. Probably Hope Cross/Beast/Ladybower. Just an idea though...
Sorted the front Mech yet?
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I was thinking about a ride where no front mech was needed. Its easy booting the chain down to the granny ring, it takes a bit more skill to get it back up!
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Think i'll have to miss the next one as a visit to the docs confirmed i have a nice "thick" chest infection. Fingers crossed the anti biotics will either help me ride up hill or at least push up a bit quicker!!
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That route sounds good will. Edale start, up jaggers, hope cross, beast, hagg farm, round derwent, derwent edge, drop to ladybower pub....back up the beast???
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Edale, jaggers, Hope Cross, Beast, Hagg Farm, Derwent edge, ladybower pub... then back??
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I'd recommend starting at Hope for that route and climbing up to Hope Cross via Fullwood Stile Farm. After the pub you can easily add a descent of Bamford Clough which will quickly sober you up, before returning via Aston (and Hope Brink if you fancy).
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i like it. Maybe back up roman road?
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i would like to suggest parking at ladybower, at the car park up the hill on the way to bamford
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Sounds good.
Can we start later than 9.30am though, sir? Posted 2 years ago # -
And where's Bamford Clough?
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If my flu has cleared up I would like to join you if thats ok, and support the later the 9.30 start!
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10 sound ok?
This is teh route I was going to do? Can be either made longer or shorter (but at 14 miles i'd say it is fine!)http://www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=27333
New thread Chris?
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Will, you're a bugger - I'd just spent an inordinate amount of time plotting the exact same route.
New thread here....
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/stw-peaks-meet-5th-ladybower-loop
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