The time has come to grasp the nettle and have another bash at this ride. After last years gale force winds coupled with rain of biblical proportions, it must be better the second time (I hope 😕 ) Mind you it looks like you all got fairly wet in Calderdale but hopefully lowey can book the weather for us.
Same start as last year so bring plenty of tubes 🙄
Meet up at 9.45 for a 10.15 start - the car park is signed from the roundabout on the high street - post code for the town centre is CA17 4QS
I had a look up today so just in case the clouds are down this is what the view is like 😀
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So boys and girls - who wants to come out and play?
i hope it is like last year again............cos my new goretex and rubber membrane 1 piece suit is ready. 8)
If its like last year I am missing out the riding bit and going straight for the pub!!!!
Pocket full of kids swiming arm bands 😉
Think I might be off that weekend, away to find shift rota..............
cos my new goretex and rubber membrane 1 piece suit is ready
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That [i]could[/i] be almost as disturbing as that photo of Barnes you posted the other night.
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I am off 😆
Will find out if anyone else wants to come down
Vortex - aaaaaaaaagh - he is never going to be able to ride with his hands tied round his back - that would be silly
Hey Dave count me in defo...i'll be equipped with a spare car key to avoid hypothermia this time too 😮
I'll be there and so will graham i'm sure .I've got webbed feet now anyway .
What is the route, distances & times etc?
cant make it kids weekend enjoy and best of luck with the weather
What is the route, distances & times etc?
The route covers Smardale Fell, Stennerskeugh, High Dolphinsty, Mallarstang, Birkett Common and back to Kirkby Stephen - its about 25 miles. The pace on these rides is easy so I expect it to take all day. Bring food as there is no chance to get anything on route.
Knowing Deejay as i do. 25 miles could mean 35!!! I'll try to be there.
Knowing Deejay as i do. 25 miles could mean 35!!!
Don't take any notice - 25 miles measured on MM - got a few hills though! 8)
Still a bit up in the air for me. Its my daughters Birthday on the 11th and she hasn't decided if she is having a party on Saturday or Sunday yet.
Away in Wales on Photography course, have fun
I think myself and Clare will be attending 😉
i'll chuck a maybe in only to come up with a good excuse later
I'll be there
Count me in might get to meet this 70 year old deejay 🙂
Hope the weather is better than today - its been awful 😥
Oh, I said I'd do the peak pootle but the thought of new trails....ummmmm, might have to ditch the peak...the exact thing happened last time I recall.
EDIT: Just had a look at the drive, anyone got space on their floot to doss to save me having to scream up morning of the ride?
I'll bring cake, promise (home made and all)
love tubbs...........if you can get to mine (leeds) for 8am you can come in the van with me.
dave, are you riding the marple ride on saturday too?
dave, are you riding the marple ride on saturday too?
Yes I am - are you going?
Oh go on then.
Now iirc dave didn't you reccy the route last year as well and look where that got us, your going to have some explaining to do if if all goes tits up again 😆
your going to have some explaining to do if if all goes tits up again
bring LOTS of tubes 😆
Pray for better weather 🙄
How was Spain?
DeeJay are there any bail points? Tom is keen but thinks it may be a bit too far on his singlespeed.......
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DeeJay are there any bail points?
There is the one we used last time - but hopefully that would be way to soon!
Next one would be in the Mallerstang Valley after we drop from High Dolphinsty
Can't you get him some gears 😉
I'll just have to feed him more flapjack ;-p
[url= http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/nw/penrith_forecast_weather.html ]Weather.....[/url] actually looking ok (shhhhhh!!!) bright and breezy!
somebody say flapjack??? 😛
The women in my life have spoken. 🙁
Have fun guys and gals. Deejay, can you send me the MMO please mate.
Annie and Tom too..........see you all there 😀
Flapjack made - see you all in the morning 😀
Well how did you all get on? Any pics, was a wonderful day for it. 😥
shit.............you would have hated it............;o)
Aye - ruuuubish.
Our illustrious leader....
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Motley crew.
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Gavgas.
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Sunny lunch.
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New friends 😀
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Deejay modelling the latest in lobster claw monuments..
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Bikes and bodies!!
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Gutted i built an ark especially! Other than that it was alright i suppose 😉
Ton's right - not really your sort of ride - sunny, dry trails and good company - best you stayed at home 😉
Just to Pish lowey off.. 😉
Vid and photos should be up shortley,(still processing)thanks to Deejay for a great day out,Clare and Sue for the cakes and once again Deejay for tea and Coffee afterwards.. 8)
My photo's of the day - click pic for more
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No music added,I think you tube will cut out the audio sorry 😥
That looks ace!
Gutted.
Cracking ride as always, bit breezy in parts!
Cheers to everyone for their company, and DeeJay for organising.
And for those who are wondering how DeeJay comes up with the routes on his rides, this is the picture that inspires him:
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Vid now on here 🙂