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I'm never one to complain.... 😉
no, you just pass out and nick my jelly babies
(74p at Tesco btw, on offer at the mo)
Either steal them, or throw them all over the floor. Don't worry, this time i will be stocked with shortbread AND jelly babies.
Hmmm. Shortbread and Jelly Babies you say? Can I come just for the food?
Shortbread jelly babies. Now that's a recipe.
I've heard worse combinations. Go for it Jamie, it's the only reason i ever go..... 😉
bah... not gunna be able to make this... 🙁 was looking forward to another peaks pootle too..
nevermind... theres always next time! 😀
I worry these are now becoming a tradition.....
We can pick you up if all else fails Sam, but TBH train is as easy for you
Good point Julian, just wont be much fun riding to the station and home again afterwards if it's chucking it down.
Good point Julian, just wont be much fun riding to the station and home again afterwards if it's chucking it down.
You know we're going mountain biking, right? You could always bring an umbrella... 😉
I know, but there's a difference between finishing a ride and sitting in a warm pub and finishing a ride, sitting in a warm pub and drying out, then going out in the rain again. But i'll survive. What size is the Cotic X btw?
who says it's going to rain?
What size is the Cotic X btw?
Bike size. Drop me a line.
Text work? Can't call till about 5 tomorrow really.
weather looks promising for Friday
Yes, Pook, however we're riding Saturday. It could be a whole different ballgame.weather looks promising for Friday
I've heard the weather will be aweful!
as in ' full of awe'? Jane, my long range forecast only gets to Friday!
I don't care what the weather man says, as have new Goretex riding jacket - whoopee.
P.S I am going to get the route details out of nbt tonight (fair means or foul) 😯
ooh is he keeping shtum? good man!
Hey up - will the ride be OK for a dveloping beginner possibly accompanied by somewhat less of a beginner who is on the long haul back from an ankle op (me!) ?
Can I forecast the route? I'll write it down now and put it in a sealed envelope to be opened at the end of the ride 😉
Erm - BWD, if you like/have the time/inclination. Might be a laugh.
Steel4Real - how beginnner? We aim to be welcoming and you'll both get loads of support and encouragement from the troops.
We'll be doing about 15 miles in the peaks with some technical stuff and a couple of biggish climbs - if you know the area you'll know what you're in for!
In fact - it's this kind of stuff ('scuse the quality)...
Wish I could come but i'll be...in bed with a hangover 🙂
[s]I'll be guiding a ride with a hangover[/s]
Sorry you can't make it Andy
How reckless Pook, i'll never come to one now I know that!
;o)
So is this worth the trip from Ipswich? I was warned off last time as not worth the effort. It would be nice to stretch my legs after a summer pandering to tourists in the mystic east!
Lemon polenta cake will be made if the answer is yes!
I'd do it Sandwich, the one you were warned off from was a more tame ride, this is more traditional peak district stuff, fast wide rocky bridleways and the like.
What were you warned off?
I think it was the Goyt valley one as a few people suggested it probably wasn't worth the drive for the sort of stuff we were riding.
Where are folks parking? Is it still Edale for the start?
What were you warned off?
Knew Hora was coming 😉
sambob my train route will be
Atherton to Salford Cres
Salford Cres to Man Pic
Man Pic to Edale
Have not made my mind up yet as to what time to set off either 7.00 or 7.30am
Dedication right there! I think i'll be on the 9:20 train from Chinley, so i'd imagine you'll be on that one?
I'll see if I'm not working, I've not been on one of these for a long while
Its not just not the same now though this thread. No fluctuating register of planned attendees, no route to merely suggest little tweaks of refinement (though no bikehike makes this harder admitedly) ..
"First part of Cavedale beats all of pindale hands down. Second part awakens you and makes you laugh"
what hora said
its not just not the same now though this thread. No
fluctuating register of planned attendees, no route to merely
suggest little tweaks of refinement (though no bikehike
makes this harder admitedly)
well you know how it is, business dips, you have to lay people off....it's difficult to maintain the same level of service....
Bummer, cant make this one, have fun folks 🙁
Cheers Pook - (Chris). We have met on the first or second Peaks Pootle (I think I gave you a Torx key?) & I do know the area a little.
My current recovery means 15-20 miles will be OK, using the full suss (I know, I know, not really necessary etc.) will ease any issues. And I want to see Hora as it's one of his old frames I'm riding !!!
I will encourage the current Miss4real to go as it should be good. Will confirm here on Friday eve if attending 🙂
Told it was a long way to come for not much excitement. Usually not a worry but the holiday business required my attention that weekend. There are high level discussions about petrol and its cost going on currently. The second rubber queen goes on the bike tomorrow signalling the end of summer.
well you know how it is, business dips, you have to lay people off....it's difficult to maintain the same level of service....
Can I suggest some route refinements? I suggest that initially we head over Jaggers, then down the so-called Beast, etc, blah, Cut Gate, Trans Pennine Trail, up above Mossley, drop down into the back of Glossop, some nadgery evil, Middle Moor backwards, up Coldwell Clough, South Head, Roych, Rushup, Hollins Cross, trail down to Castleton, back up the Roman Road, Dirtlow Rake, Pindale, Hope, up the Roman Road, then left down Jaggers again, lefthand descent back up to Hollins Cross, over to Mam Nick then the direct descent down to Edale. Should take no longer than four or five hours and neatly avoids Cavedale. If that seems a little tame, it can easily be extended.
steel4real - Orange Five?
nice bwd. wouldn't you stick rangers path and the south downs way in that too for a bit of variation?
4-5 hours on that route in a big group? With mechanicals and punctures that'll extend by 1-2hours BWD easy. Trust me 😆