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Don't tell Furious about the initiation rituals though. If I'd have known, I'd never have come out. 😉
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steel4real - glad to say there should be at least 4 other girlie riders, you met Jackie on the last ride (orange 5).
Another Lurker/STW virgin that'll pop along here 😀
I always end up doing the same loop from roman lakes no matter which way i try and go.
Maybe need to sort myself some cold weather gear...
errr, that conversation we had after the last ride about me and jellybaby not having anything on, on the 18th,well thats all changed now, were off to Durham for an early christmas with her folks, sorry. hope you all have a good one and a merry christmas, no doubt we'll see some of you in the new year
Snow tyres all round me thinks! 😀
Snow central at the minute round here. I've just been for a run down Lakes Road and Linnet Clough. It's sticking.
Desultory snow here.
Hey Oop,
Me and Mrs.Stanley might come and play out too!
Snow has stopped, blue skies and sunshine now.
Been out on foot this morning- pretty muddy out there!
Me and Mrs.Stanley might come and play out too!
Ace. We're out at the pub on saturday night for a couple of scoiable beverages with SingleSpeedStu and his missus (they were on the other tandem on the tandem poootle) if you fancy joining us - give us a shout if so and we'll give you a lift
Realy sorry but it looks like we're not going to be able to make this now. 😥
Realy sorry but it looks like we're not going to be able to make this now.
🙁
If this snow keeps on at this pace I [s]won't be [/s]will have to start out earlier to go for a beer tonight.
Very heavy snowfall and super size flakes of it as well. 👿
Snowing again in Whaley, and sticking. WOOP!
Hmmm, not so good for those of us that have to cross the Pennines - hopefully the roads will stay clear!
Oh no!.Realy sorry but it looks like we're not going to be able to make this now.
Was so looking forward to riding with you both.
Hmmm.... Fair point.
More slush than snow now. Muddy, wet bums will be the order of your day, I reckon.
Oh no!.
Was so looking forward to riding with you both.
I'll organise a Rhayader Ramble* next year to make up for it.
*Including randem tandems 8)
Snow here in Whaley. Riding from Hayfield tomorrow so will report back tomorrow aftertoon.
@ Sambob - ta, that will be useful.
I'll organise a Rhayader Ramble* next year to make up for it.
May bank holiday weekend, please (not the jubilee weekend). We';ll bring the caravan down and make a week of it
I'll see what i can do.
Been over Middle Moor down to Hayfield this afternoon, probably 1/2 an inch of snow, not worth getting the ice tyres out atm.
Sleety rain at the moment, will probably melt a fair bit of the snow.
What's the verdict on conditions for tomorrow then? If its anything like as icy as it is here, it's going to be... Ahem.... Interesting, to say the least. A load of snow tonight would be good 😀
Sit rep: All main roads are fine. High trails are snowy, but not frozen underneath so tough going. Very very wet, and cold when windy, so make sure you have warm stuff to change into afterwards. Forecast to freeze tonight so roads may be interesting, should be alright though. Would be a good laugh, shame I can't make it now. Absolutely shattered and have a Neighbors Christmas thingy tomorrow. Have fun all 🙁
How long are you gonna be out for? (we've no decent off-road lights). If it's not a mega-distance ride I might even be able to persuade the OH to come along!
Cheers
Won't get dark before they finish Bowglie. Pootles are normally between 12 and 16 miles, normally have plenty of places to cut short or add on.
Also been out round Mellor, Marple and Hayfield today and just like Sambob says. Still plenty of grip, more if you stick to the water runs, cold and VERY wet and slushy everywhere. Feet were like ice when I got back to the car.
The Roman Lakes Cafe was SHUT today, no idea why as they are normally open and I was gagging for an end of ride brew and toastie. The gate and carpark were useable but the rest was closed. Maybe bear it in mind or check it out tomorrow if your planning a brew etc... there
Sambob - Wasn't you with a flat at the bottom of the Campsite descent was it?????? Only Mtb'er I saw today although there were a couple of tracks in the snow/slush
Nope, we all made it safe down there. Spent half the ride unclipped because my shoes and pedals filled with snow then froze. Eggbeaters do have their benefits, even though they'd only last 3 months if I put them back on.
Had a cracking day out in the Peak today.
Hope, Aston, Blackley, Lockerbrook, Fairholmes, Hagg, Wooler Knoll etc.
Nice snow, and it was the grippy stuff.
Got a bit cold in places, so wrap up well.
Was thawing a fair bit, so Sunday might be a bit icy early on.
Early night for me, I'm knackered. See youse all in the morning
C u in the morning nbt
Well after todays ride I can't make it as one bottom bracket is pooped and my rear brake pads are badly worn.
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Clothes and Bike ready to go so see you in the morning.
Will be very icy in the morning, -2 right now.
Will be very icy in the morning, -2 right now.
Is it ever. I finished work at midnight but have only just got home (7 miles) after the M602 was shut following a 4 car pile up. Absolutely treacherous out there ladies and gents, so I'm giving it a miss later (work would be seriously unimpressed if I break something else through biking), plus I'm back on at 3.00. Have a good un though...
Yup, I'm out too, few inches here, just walked the dog and gone via the main road which is also white over. Hope some folks still make it! I'll be out over here in the snow!!!!
Sorry Jules, Jane and the rest. Catch up with you all soon I hope!
I'm out too, sorry Ladies and Gentlemen, just done a good impression of Bambi down the driveway 😳 and the Cat and Fiddle webcam view looks very grim.Even here in the lowlands there is ice on top of fresh snow 😕
Got me bike all Festive as well 😛
Have a bloody good Christmas and New Year every-one, see you all soon 🙂
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Looks like I'm going to very very late, big cue going into mottram from Woodhead
Ps . Don't wait for me, it's to cold to hang around
Got to Marple decided weather conditions were outside comfort zone , maybe a New Year pootle instead. Have a safe ride if you head out .
The weather foiled me too I'm afraid. The ungritted road outside is literally like an ice rink! Fresh snow on top of sheet ice! My car is going nowhere today. Lovely day for it though. A local pootle may be in order I think
We've just had a bit more snow/sleet to go on top of the ungritted road on the estate, and my vans windscreen has iced over again since 7.30 😥
I am in the gym now, need to so something today, nice drive out this am, was looking forward to seeing some new stuff, do the more local of you mind if i tag along one nicer weekend?