Following on from last weeks thread about routes around Coniston, I've foolishly agreed to go out on a ride with Fagus this sunday. I pretty sure Junkyard is coming and also my mate Faz. Fagus will be devising a route but not sure what time we're going yet (waiting to hear back from Fagus). Lowey expressed an interest along with a few others..........?
Just heard off Fagus, meeting at the VC at 9:30am.
i think i shall grace you with my presence. 😉
It's actually March 1st on Sunday 😳
Deejay is bringing the Darlington boys over, so we could have a gathering of the clans. The guy I've been out with today from Burnley will come if he can talk SWMBO round.
Anyone else?
20 miles, with as little as possible on NFT. (All subject to change, of course.)
We ride at 10AM.
Deejay is bringing the Darlington boys over
Who are the Darlington boys? Anyone I know?
Come along and find out 😀
My superstar components calendar has it as Sunday 28th 😉
I look forward to it Ton 🙂
Miketually-me and Deejay are going over. There is room in my car if you want a lift over.
Cheers
Steve
will be there but may be tricky as I broke my wheel last night @ rivvy (well a couple of spokes) off to merlin to see if I can get it fixed otherwise I will be riding on my 9 speed v brake wheel with turbo tyre- will this slow me down?
I'll be driving up with junkyard and mate Faz-junk, don't worry about the wheel sowing you down , I'll wait for you 🙂
Trying to drum up a bit of support from my lot at the moment. Left it a bit late though.
I'll let guys know. What route you thinking of Fagus ?
if im about on sunday I will probably join you guys, though i think im on my way back home (ambleside) from sheffield so may not make it, next one definitely!
Matt
Lowey,
The route is/might be:-
Start at VC and take in first section NFT, including those greasy angled planks - ugh!
Up onto the moor, then over Parkamoor to the hippy commune. Back across the long rough stuff (Dad, Grandad & dentist the locals call it) finishing on Moor Lane when we can see what work has been carried out on the bottom section.
Along to Satterthwaite, the over Breasty Haw to the fire road. Take the singletrack round the back of the tarns to finish up at The Fox, then down to Esthwaite. Not sure whether to turn at Near Sawrey, or go to Far Sawrey so that we can take in the ford. Over Claife to Hollin Band. We then have the option of the Belle Grange descent followed by the road climb back to Basecamp, or omitting this bit by cutting across to take up the Rough Hows/Colthouse track.
Then Hawkshead and up the long slog back into the forest. We finish off by coming down Titty's Track.
Just about 20 miles without the Belle Grange loop.
All subject to change/fitness/weather etc.
As George Bush used to say "All options remain on the table".
Reet, best bring my peddling legs then. Not done the Belle Grange descent for years.
I'll be coming up on me jack jones I think. You lot best promise to wait for me at the bottom of the rocky stuff!!
*gulps* wonders how to get fit in three days
considers family commitments as excuse
Rings Lance to ask about "supplements"
decides on regular mechanical failure/knee injury as excuse.
[b]asks pathetically how much of this is climbing?[/b]
I assume FS bike is best option given the long rough stuff (Dad, Grandad & dentist the locals call it)
It's not [b][i]that[/b][/i] rough. You'll be fit enough. If I can get round anyone can. There's only 3000' of climbing. Last week we did 4500' of climbing in the same distance, round Kentmere. This should be easy. Deffo full susser for me.
I intend to lead from the rear, me and lowey can hold hands going down the rocky stuff - slowly!
PS Junkyard, don't forget those grip thingies.
Dont worry Junkyard... theres plenty of bail out options for tired legs... and I have them all committed to memory!!
Which car park are we all meeting in ? Bogle crag for the chiselers (me) :p
We're all meeting in the main (new) VC car park at 9.30 to ride at 10. That's 10 ish, very ish.
(Dad, Grandad & dentist the locals call it) Its a long story about the names,but they've recently been sanitised, saying that, a few good storms and the odd convoy of 4X4's and it'll be back to good and rough 😀
I understood that the dentist was so called because it rattled your fillings out? Don't know about the others. Care to educate us?
I look forward to shattering your illusions by being both slower up hill and down hill than you both.
Grips found and packed for the journey - you onlt get them at the end..... my insurance that you are telling the truth
I pray to the gods that you are talking feet and not metres.
See you all there
Will you all be wearing carnations and carrying a copy of the times so I know who you are ?
The accepted form of dress is to have the left trouser leg rolled up to knee height, wearing an apron and carrying a rolling pin in the right hand. Failing that I'll be on a team colour 575, and there's no way you'll miss ton!
Should be good this 🙂
Frank, just noticed your message by chance on Fotopic... I hardly ever check on there really.
Edited profile to include email address now anyway.
See you Sunday.
[admin mode on] lowey, why don't you speak nicely to yoshimi? He's travelling from Chorley and says he's room for another.[admin mode off]
Sounds tempting, where is this VC you speak of?
(I'd hazard a guess at grizedale visitors centre but not sure)
There is room in my car if you want a lift over.
Thanks for the offer, maybe some other time, but this Sunday has the excitement of a 3rd birthday party I have to take my kids to 🙁 Just wondered who the Darlo peeps were.
oooo,
I could well be up for this...
Sounds good...
Donk - yep, at the Grizedale visitors centre, meant to be a huge car park there - drop me an email and I'll send you my mobile number in case you cant find us on the day
Lowey, you're welcome if you needa lift up there
That's a great route, did bit of it last Friday. I will be out on Sunday but will probably stay clear as Fagus got angry and called me a southerner once. 😛
Car park is just to the south of the visitor centre, on the other side of the road. Big car park, loads of signs.
as Fagus got angry and called me a southerner once.
You've a better memory than me 🙄 Why would I do that. You're from Kendal way aren't you?
But you are welcome, southerner or not 😀
All are welcome, except racing snakes. Don't do racing!!
Yoshi, cheers mate, but your on 'tother side of the hill to me, I'll be using M65.
Company car and free derv anyway.
Fagus,
just to confirm because last time I was up that neck of the woods they were knocking it all about. Is this the car park on the left or right when approaching from Moor Top towards Satterthwaite.
If you're coming from Moor Top the VC is on your right, and the car park is 100 yards or so past it on your left. Can't park at VC (or couldn't last time I was there) because it's a building site
Got yer!
my phone has 'crashed' - fagus / junkyard send you a mail with another mobile number
anyone need a lift i can take 2.
will be coming on the m62, m61 and m6
email in profile.
Anychance of being able to tag along?
I might be able to get a pass out for Sunday, but not sure yet.
Sure you can. The more the merrier. You'll have to forget the racing bit of your name!
Don't you come from Horwich way? Give Yoshimi or ton a shout. They are both offerring lifts.
Let us know if you are making your own way there, so that we know to wait or not.
Haven't you got a Ventana? You can compare notes with ton.
I'm in Coppull (5 mins form Junkyard)
I need to work on the 'pass out' yet
The racing bit was associated with my karting days, and has absolutely nothing to do with biking. as will become blatantly obvious if I get allowed out.
I only live a couple of miles from the visitors centre and would love to come but dont know whether Ill be about that early as I may be going to a gig on Saturday night.
If I do get up early, can I come?
Of course. All can come.
Don't know about "that early", we're starting late this time!!!
Missed your reference to the Ventana, it will make a great photo
my ickle 15" 26er alongside Tons big bugger 29er
Vortexracing
if you need a lift let me know mate.
Will do where are you coming from Ton?
leeds via motorways.
is horwich near the reebok???
Forecast looks good.
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=ambleside
Probably jinxed it now tho.
It would appear that I don't have as many 'Brownie points' in the bank as I first thought.
The phrase 'Do what the hell you like, I look after our kids' doesn't seem to mean what it says?
Maybe next time, Looks like it's Rivvy for me in the morning.
Have a good ride lads and bring back some piccies
OH and cheers for the offer of a lift Ton
Its a brave man who dares to follow the instruction "do what the hell you like" mate.
See you on the next one.
just come and glibly quote it back to her and then go for a long soak in the bath. Then go to sleep on the couch ... for the next few days
Excellent-all set see you there
As I see things there are eight of us more or less definite to turn up tomorrow.
Yoshimi
Faz
Junkyard
Lowey
Ton
Deejay
Fatgit
Yours truly.
Whose turn is it for the post ride cakes?
Nice advice John, I could do that but i may be calling round at yours to see if the spare room is free 🙂
you will probably be sharing it with me!!!
Donk may also be there as yet undecided.
Did not know the cake rule but will make some scones but have limited ingredients just plain ones I am afraid.
plain scones and jam is ace......
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Fagus
I am fetching some cakes that were left over from last week too.
Deejay is bringing hot drinks.
Brian is coming too (his user name is lisbon1968-or something like that!).
See you in the morning
Cheers
Steve
You weren't on a diet when the chocolate fudge cake came out last Sunday 😆
i will be providing the comedy bike.....
and some nice xmas cake.....omnomnomnomnom 8)
This looks like being quite a party - carrot cake for vegetarian Ton methinks!
Cake??? Dang... I just been to Asda too.
See you all tomorrow fellas.
can I come too ? I'm supposed to be leading a Settle ride but can't get a lift there 🙁
simon, you want a lift fron lancaster...
simon, you want a lift fron lancaster...
correct 🙂
what junction????
My scones are veggie/vegan so there will be some for you... see you all there.
what junction????
M6 J34
can I come too ?
Make your mind up quick. I might not be there.
Make your mind up quick.
already arranged with [b]ton[/b] on another thread 🙂
Count me out. Barnes can run the ride according to his principles. Have fun boys.
Count me out. Barnes can run the ride according to his principles
sulky ? Principles ? I fear I may have none....
Listen, I wasn't intending to hijack the ride - if anyone objects to my presence I can stay home 🙁 I was looking forward to having someone else lead the way
By way of explanation for 3rd parties, [b]fagus[/b] seems to be under the impression I have excluded him from riding with the Bog Trotters. I don't know [b]why[/b] he thinks this, and he declines to provide corroboration. Perhaps it's just that I smell ?
The spectre of barnes will haunt this ride if you are there or not. You've crapped on me once before, you won't do it again. I always suspected that you would turn up, read you like a book.
The spectre of barnes will haunt this ride if you are there or not
I don't even know what this means
You've crapped on me once before, you won't do it again
well, if you won't allow me to apologise then I don't know what I can do 🙁
If I can poison a ride just by expressing an interest in joining it, I must be evil incarnate 🙁
frank, you serious mate.
email me please.
Fagus - hope you come. I for one have been looking forward to this all week. Hope to see you in the morning.
Frank... dont you let me down mate.. been looking forward to meeting you all week!
Like I said, I'll stay home if you're so sensitive to evil influence...