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Simon - have you decided which group to grace with your presence?
don't you mean "inflict myself on" ? And the answer is no - shall have to chat with the Bog Trotter ride leader 🙂
Forecast is now looking very good. Bring you sun cream!
Yay! I'm looking forward to it.
Dave, what made you choose the road climb out of Settle instead of the grassy bridleway to Gorbeck Road ?
Sadism?
Simon - that would'nt be you trying to change the route and take over a ride you might not be going on would it????? - Some people might not come because of that you know . . . . . 😆
(mind you I did wonder myself. . . . .)
Dave, what made you choose the road climb out of Settle instead of the grassy bridleway to Gorbeck Road ?
Dont know it Simon... can you point it out on Streetmap please ?
it's [url= http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=382390&Y=464582&A=Y&Z=120 ]*HERE*[/url]
turn right at Clay Pits Plantation and the (now sanitised) track takes you all the way to Langscar Gate, though we usually split off to Black Hill and Streets and go round the back of the tarn. Despite the markings on the map this is part of an official bike route...
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PS much more rideable than Stockdale Lane, and no horrible road climb to start
Simon - that would'nt be you trying to change the route and take over a ride you might not be going on would it????? - Some people might not come because of that you know
I was trying to be helpful, and wasn't sure Dave knew about this way :o)
Never even knew it was there Simon, shown as a path on My MM. I've never done it, but have done the Bridleway out of Settle to the road just about the hairpins.
I agree it does look better as the road out of Settle is a bastard and Stockdale lane can be a push also.
Is it easy enough to follow on the ground ? or better still if Deejay has done it can you lead the way ?
Lowey - how does it compare to last Coniston ride? Would like to know as not sure if I can survive another killer ;P
JXL, on paper its longer distance slightly less ascent, but is very "peddally".
Last time I did it a couple of years ago I was shagged out at the end.
You'll be fine.
Is it easy enough to follow on the ground ? or better still if Deejay has done it can you lead the way ?
the hardest bit is finding it up a narrow alley from the square - after that it's quite obvious 🙂 The first 200m are very steep but rideable for most
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gingerflash. I wouldnt do it. All the best.
Forecast is now looking very good. Bring you sun cream!
Hmm lunchtime news/weather wasn't so confident
Got my fingers crossed
"very "peddally""
"shagged out"
"You'll be fine" 🙂
Again, are there any bailout points? I can cope with circa 25miles, after that I would be a liability.
yes, several 🙂
Seriously??? They arent a mission in themselves are they to get back round to the start point?
mincerI can cope with circa 25miles, after that I would be a liability.
the hardest bit is finding it up a narrow alley from the square - after that it's quite obvious The first 200m are very steep but rideable for most
I know that bit fine thanks Simon, the bits I havent done are from Clay pits to Langscar Gate.
the bits I havent done are from Clay pits to Langscar Gate.
easy-peasy 🙂
Seriously??? They arent a mission in themselves are they to get back round to the start point?
seriously, you can drop out at Rainscar or Helwith Bridge and take the road straight back
SFB- you said last time the chicken' bits were a slog back in themselves?
Donk, just checked metcheck and the ****ers have changed it... your right.
I knew I would jinx it saying it would be fine. The Bastards!
still could go either way yet lowey, dont get disheartened 😉
Harry-Horse, are ou joining this lot on Sunday?
C
Hora your will you wont you is such a tradition of these rides
For this one I suggest a disguise either a grim reaper costume or a Burka your choice 😉
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Junkyard does have a point Hora... just come along and enjoy yourself and stop worrying about bail outs / holding people up. You'll have a blast.
hora, if a fat ****er like me can get round these rides, WTF are you worrying about. MTFU you soft manc shyte.................. 😉
I love this site, it's full of caring, understanding, sympathetic people.
🙂
it's full of caring, understanding, sympathetic people.
and [b]hora[/b] appears to need all there is...
Harry-Horse, are ou joining this lot on Sunday?
Unfortunately, Harry has got his daughter on Sunday so cant make it 🙁
Thought I might pop out on th eride & bail out when it goes past home that's all. Just that I don't know any of the STW'ers
C
Your still welcome Chris... Non of us lot knew each other till about 3 months ago either 😀
ChrisE, you know Granville I think? And I know Granville. So I nearly know you. Or something.
I've met Chris E too 🙂
But your not coming ?? ❓
But your not coming ??
I shall see how the mood moves me on the morning - both start at the same place and time. I'm split between wanting to support the club ride and trying something different. I shall probably pick the one with the best totty :o)
i would come if i had a Fr!Gg3N bike!
looks like I'm free this sunday, so I'll be there. Looking forward to it after the Swaledale one.
😥 ive just recoverd after the swaledale one
Tom,
drop me an email if you need to borrow a bike for the day. You'd need to set off from our house at about 9am to ride Feizor, Settle. You'd need to bring peddals (or use the eggbeaters I have).
email at www.highbark.co.uk
Chris
cheers chris ive sent you an email
tom