Oi onzadog - the only snogging that nbt will be doing is with me. 😀
I'm lame and will have to walk down many descents, just happy to be riding a bike.
do you wear a badge with your forum handle
I did on my first Pootle. I was the only one. I'm a bit sad.
I also had this:
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PS subject to getting a replacement seat post in time, I'm up for this 🙂
If I can borrow a van from work for the weekend, I'll be there. 🙂
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PS subject to getting a replacement seat post in time, I'm up for this
What size do you need? Can more or less guarantee that someone attending will have what you require
Membership? I was aiming for cult.
Well, nbt's coming so you're good there.
Oh, sorry, you said cu[b]L[/b]t.
What size do you need?
31.6
I've not checked my stock of tat yet, but if anyone does have a spare 31.6mm seat post and quick release that would be *ace*.
ta
I'll have a shufty in the garage
what size qr seat collar do you need? Guessing it will be 34.8?
I'm working this Sunday, so I can't make it. 😥
I'll have a shufty in the garage
Cheers 🙂
Guessing it will be 34.8?
I would think so; I think I have one of these spare though. Will let you know.
sorry guys and gals im out (family stuff 🙁 ) let us know when the next one is.
Bugger, too short notice for me to get up from the south, have fun though and hope there will be another
Can't make it! 🙁
Permission granted. I'll be there.
Is this open to anyone that wants to ride? Id really like to join in but am a fresh face here!
Course it is! The rules:
1) if you're fast, hold the gates and count the folks through
2) if you're slow - have something to talk about with the other 20 people with you
3) bring cake
Pootles aren't a typical 'group ride'. I started them 'cos I hated being the person at the back. I wanted a group ride for the people at the back. There aren't any people at the back in a pootle.
2016 Winstanley Addendum:
4) snogging, heavy petting, running and bombing permitted
5) you must bring your own pen for arse cheek signing
Any recommendations on cheap places to stay Saturday night if I make the 4 hour drive from Norfolk?
Just seen it's 9am. Hard for me to get there for then without staying over & i can't afford that. Have a great time guys
nicknack - Member
Is this open to anyone that wants to ride? Id really like to join in but am a fresh face here!
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Oh nicknack!!!! This is just ideal! I'm only going cos I'm still very new and totally trust everyone is so engrossed in finding out about one another they forget about how your riding! It is such a good idea for new riders please come along!....
I should be able to make it. Looking forward to it, it's been a while since I've pootled!
Oi onzadog - the only snogging that nbt will be doing is with me.
That was not the case when I attended!! 😉
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OUght to be at Strathpuffer but had to pull out of that as i'm now in london town for the weekend. Gutted i can't make it.
I shall keep an eye out for the next one
Sadly I'm already committed to the Dyfi Winter Warmer on Sunday - hope you all have a great pootle
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I think that applies literally to some of our riders too. We always lose a few to the hills...
It's okay, we collect others as we go so the numbers ballance out.
Any recommendations on cheap places to stay Saturday night if I make the 4 hour drive from Norfolk?
Hayfield itself is small and bit touristy, so tends to be relatively expensive. The obvious no frills option would be the Travelodge in Glossop. Just checked and it's saying 'from £42' for Saturday night. Right in the middle of town and about ten minutes drive from Hayfield on Sunday morning.
Quite a cool place built in a refurbished mill with M&S Simply Food, a Pizza Express and a Weatherspoons and a Dominos all on the doorstep. Plus a brilliant Thai Noodle bar just down the High Street.
The campsite in Hayfield is closed over winter otherwise would be ideal.
[quote=Pook ] We always [i]lose [/i]a few to the hills...
I will supply GF cake for any awkward eaters. Anyone want a lift from Rugby/Coventry area?
Girl Friend cake?
For fussy eaters?
Any idea on route ? Wouldn`t mind a full loop in The ladder,
We have a route. I tend to keep it close to my chest though in case we need to change it
I have fond memories of the high peak circuit taking us 7 hours to complete one winter
Including my missus in tears after being terrified that a highland cow was going to kill her.
We have a route. I tend to keep it close to my chest though in case we need to change it
What happens if a farmer shoots you? Will you be carrying a sealed envelope with the route in it just in case?
It's engraved on Kevlar so I'm safe. You can't see the Kevlar under my kaftan, but now you know.
Anyone from Chester way coming to the pootle?
What's the post code for the meet point?
Post code is SK22 2ES.
Sk22 2es
Sett valley trail car park.
It's £4.50 for all day I think
Tonto... watch out for the girl on the purple bike... she'll hoover up GF cake...;-)
Hayfield camp site has camping pods, but i think they are quite big so might be costly.
There's a few b+b in New Mills that might be worth a try it's only 2 miles down the sett valley to the start. If anyone ends up there let me know and we'll get you to the start!
tonto - Member
I will supply GF cake for any awkward eaters. Anyone want a lift from Rugby/Coventry area?
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*waving wildly!!*
I would normally bring some gf goodies but we will have to rush off afterwards as family are visiting - hence no time to make nice yummy portions of cakey goodness.... next time for sure 🙂
Sorely tempted by this to break me back in after a lay-off and to annoy people in real life, rather than on the internet.
Fortunately for you lot it's Mrs STR's birthday weekend and when we aren't doing birthday things, I have a bathroom to tile.
Next time I may inflict myself on you, be warned!
Can't make it now as wife has to work, hopefully not too long until the next one
We have a route. I tend to keep it close to my chest though in case we need to change it
That actually reads: "Nope, no route, we will wing it on the day."
Have fun, most deffo up for the next one.
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That actually reads: "Nope, no route, we will wing it on the day."
No, we have a route, it just got boring when a route was announced and then all and sundry tried to rip it to bits to include their own favourite technical bits and stuff that probably wasn't suitable for taking a 50-odd strong group down at a "leisurely" pace. We know a route, we have many options to cut it short or extend it as conditions dictate, and all should be entertained
for those who are unable to make it this time, there'll be more, we'll see you next time
I'm sure you do, I was just kidding, have fun!
Hayfield camp site has camping pods, but i think they are quite big so might be costly.
Closed until 31 March - the most obvious local accommodation is the Travelodge in Glossop. There's also quite a cool-looking mini-barn conversion thing up opposite Peep o'Day, right on one of the bridleways. This place:
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