this new route isn't some massive epic is it?
I'll still be there regardless. bought 3 different cakes just for the ride tomorrow
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STW Peaks pootlers - 23rd jan peaks loop?
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Hi.
Newbie here from pistonheads,hora invited me on the run.
Two of us will be coming on it if ok?
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I'm dropping out to, taking little un round Carsington in her Burley instead.
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ah... i've done this one loads, but never up the flagstones, always down them
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Popocatapetl, Podge - probably easier to get the train to Bamford rather than Edale, it's en route rather than a massive detour
I think we'll give it a go, if it's crappy conditions I know my way well enough to lead a splinter group back to the cars
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Is Snake Pass now open?
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this new route isn't some massive epic is it?
I'll still be there regardless. bought 3 different cakes just for the ride tomorrow
That's the spirit that makes this ride special. My wife actually giggled when I told her the ride was called Peaks Pootle. Pootle is not epic/long/too tiring/adventurous. There should be fun and laughter and cake.
She also said I could spend as much as I needed to be comfortable in the conditions. So I'm off to the land rover dealership before the ride - I'm sure that's what she meant. :-/Posted 2 years ago # -
Think so Hora, although don't quote me.
See you all tomorrow morning!
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NBT, yeah i suggested Bamford in my email. doesnt make too much difference to me, i have a sheffield to stockport season ticket.
i have now eaten half of one of tomorrow's cakes
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Podge, did you get my text? i'll see you at Bamford Station at 9.35 in the Morning and bring some cake!
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Snake pass open. I have had a curry and a beer. Short ride maybe. Wet most definitely. See y'all in t'morning.
Luv from sian lloyd
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Snake definitely open - i've just been across it. Definitely gonna be wet too, there were rivers running across the road!
See yers in the morn
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you back already? i only just got in.
was well good, cheers again to Popocatapetl for the lift
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In, showered, dressed and off to the pub in ten!
Brilliant day folks, great riding and great company and good to meet a few more of y'all
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Its not far to Stretford. Looking forward to some pics. Yes, top day out.
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Thanks for a great ride Pook. Top day out and great company to boot. I'm already looking forward to Cut gate when on the next one. Cheers, Ady.
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Was thinking -maybe the original route we planned- Edale/Cavedale then Beast would be better until Cut Gate is drier?
Or....a new one entirely. I'm cool.
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Saturday 13th. Original route.
Great day today everyone, loved every minute of it. See you at the next one!
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hey guys, i got there this morning at 9am so was on my own......
jesus Derwent Edge was hilarious, i was waist deep in icy snow trying to get to whinestone le tor - then went down the other side and what i thought was a shallow puddle was a deep one - straight over the bars in a big puddle!! lol lol it was a soft landing but some people walking were terrified and thought i'd killed myself cos I was just lying in said puddle for a bit cos it was starting to get warm....... im fecked now!
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SBrock we turned back when some of the chaps went for a reccy to see what the conditions were like up there. Have you dried off?
Thanks Pook, was much fun, with great company. Me thinks all the cake was eaten before hand so no-one else got a look in, 'points finger at podge'
Can't do the 13th, we're riding Rivi that day.
Would love to come out for another Peaks pootle though in the future.Posted 2 years ago # -
Evening all. Got back to Northampton at bang on 6pm. Had a shower and now chilling with a cuppa. Thanks for today, it has reignited my interest in riding. Would definitely be up for another ride round that way soon.
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I was going to go to the ale pub for a few but Im too tired. Cheers lads. Blaming you for that!
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did anyone make it up to whinestone le tor then? or did you all just turn back down again!
mmm give it another couple of weeks of no snow/rain and she be half decent to get round!
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I feel like someone removed all my muscles and replaced them with treacle.
Great day guys, I felt like crap all day but still had loads of fun. Hope to do it again soon, I'll check out the 13th.
Anyone else drove back over Snake Pass? I did that and over Holme Moss and it was CRAZY fog!! Down to 20mph quite a lot.
Anyway, cleaned bike, stuff in the wash now relaxing with MrsRobdob and watching a film. Hope everyone else got home ok.
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Did any of you guys go on the roman rd towards hope cross then towards the A57 ? just thinking about going over that way sunday
cheers
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Snake pass was a bit slow, we were in no rush but the world's most cautious driver was doign about 20 in front of us. It was actually worse on the way back than on the way over!
The pics were ok, none turned out fantastic. This is probably my fave
Clickety makey bigger-er. Full set herePosted 2 years ago # -
Thanks everyone for a very enjoyable day out, and particular thanks to Mister P for the loan of the front brake assembly and to Popocatapetl for fitting it. Sam and I headed back over the Snake to Glossop after the ride to arrange repairs to Sam's brakes and my gear shifter - I broke it as we reached the snow on the way over to Whinstone Lee Tor, and only had the bottom set of gears after that, but no real problem.
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nbt, they capture the moment and more importantly the glee brilliantly. Normally pics can be one-dimensional IMO.
Who is this rider BTW?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsnbt/4298693236/sizes/o/
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Gurn of the day
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Ah yes, I'd intended to put up a 100% crop of that gurn
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cheers all. Nice to find some real people behind these STW tags. Lots of fun had today.
Very disappointed I was the only one with a name badge tho'
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Great ride folks!
Thoroughly enjoyed it,right until my mate got a pinch flat.
Stupid deep dish wheels mean 70mm tubes,only just made it to the van.Thanks to everyone that came back up the trail to see if we were ok.
Mucho appreciated!T`was nice to meet you all,looking forward to the next one
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me like a plonker didnt get there till just gone 10.30 and no one was there except a burger van and a madison van/cple of cars...arse....must leave earlier next time
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