[Closed] TJ Rivvington ride Sat 13 th

so where's the meeting point then? Rivi Barn?

yes top barn in front of the house NOT the barn though they are next to each other. There are two barns for those not familiar the bottom one can be seen from the road next to go ape [ which you cant see but is signed iirc. The house is at the top of the road opposite this turning

Can you get sausage butties and a decent latte at the top barn? I know you can at the bottom barn

Jus sayin, like. You know... while we're faffing 😀

decent latte

A contradiction in itself! Shame on you 😆

there'll be no faffing!

You can sit in yer arse smoking tabs if that helps
He has never ridden with me if he expects zero faff time ...my best[worst] was arriving at the high street with no chain on my bike and none with me 😳

Oh dear. Well we best not start telling uncle Jezza stories about a certain person who's coming Saturday (but will remain nameless to spare blushes) turning up in Hope minus a front wheel 😀

Mmmmmm

so how do I get tot eh actual meet point? driving up from manchester -

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Levenshulme&daddr=Unknown+road&hl=en&sll=53.62507,-2.559686&sspn=0.021303,0.038581&geocode=FbxyLwMdXqfe_ymzkR4xv7N7SDGBLmclr5mnqg%3BFRg_MgMdjvvY_w&mra=ls&t=h&z=11

roads and using a map would be my choice
TBH if you cant get there unaided you are obviously too stupid to ride with the great minds that will have passed the entrance exam by getting there.
HTH.
EDIT: nbt that is cheating
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there is loads of parking all the way up the drive to the hall/barn ignore the P signs on the link

ta NBT! It was the final bit I was not sure about.

turning up in Hope minus a front wheel

Wot tyres? 🙂 Is it going to be boggy? rocky?

It's degenerated into a What tyres thread!!! 😆
Not as boggy as I'd expected up there last night and junky' route is not a boggy one anyway by the look of it.
Only rocky bit is the ICR and thats more like loose stones/boulders than "rocky" as in a big lump of rock.

what's the fixation on asking what tyres to use? I use those ones made from rubber usually. is there some other material that I haven't heard of?

I do swap 'em about depending - light xc tyres are good for dry and distances but tend to pinch flat and wash out in mud, DH tyres in various guises (wet / dry) for rocky stuff but awful draggy

is the ICR like The Beast in the Peak?

junkyard - you email me your phone number? ta

No idea this is the ICR

Would it be alright if I tag along. Will be coming from Leigh

please do - open to all, social ride pace, anyone trying too hard will be laughed at

certainly looks like fun. +1 for seeing the Tandem go down there!

I was hoping to bump into you lot whilst masquerading as someone training for the 3 Peaks cx but now I will have to work instead. B*st*rd.

anyone trying too hard will be laughed at

sounds like an excuse to go slow?

Highclimber - I have plenty of excuses. Just getting warmed up. I have put big slow heavy tyres on teh bike. Probably the wrong ones for the conditions - thats two excuses there already

I have put big slow heavy tyres on teh(sp) bike

are they those new fangled rubber ones I mentioned earlier? they're really good they are!

TJ, i'll be running a supertacky 2.35" highroller front and 60a 2.35" minion DH rear (since that's what i always have on!) on my stiffee for saturday, so there you go!
i'm also planning on speeding up a bit so i can keep binners company at the rear of the ride...

really looking forward to this. tomorrow, i shall be making blueberry choc chip brownies and possibly triple ginger cookies if i have time, for post-ride sharing.

Can I have dibs on one of those ginger cookies??

Edit: for the record, i'll be sporting a semi bald conti speed king 2.3 and a vertical 2.3 front and rear respectively

^^^^ A slight change of plan from me, chocolate fudge brownies,cheddar with spring onion, walnut and mustard cookie type things, and if I get time maybe a carrot cake. 😛

*rubs tum*

I will do a carrot cake, an upside down pineapple cake and either some scones, some blueberry muffins or some chocolate muffins depending on which I prefer when I am baking.

Are there any picnic tables at base camp ? 😛

Eh?! The STW massive doing a ride around Rivi,I'll invite myself along 😀
Be good to meet some of the people from the forum,there's no wierd initiation stuff or owt eh?

Might see if I can make it for a quick burnup for 11 am tomoz 😀

Me and the young 'un will tag along if that's ok. Don't know anyone except TJ and have absolutely no idea where I'm going either as yet but will sort it out tonight.

kingkongsfinger - Member
Might see if I can make it for a quick burnup for 11 am tomoz.

Surfs Up!!. Well stoked with your reply Bro, will see you out on the trail Dude 😆

there's no wierd initiation stuff or owt eh?

You have to ride a tandem down the ice cream run 😉

binners - Member

You have to ride a tandem down the ice cream run

You first Binners, I've not seen you do that either

(our tandem needs maintenance so we'll be on "regular" bikes)

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I was going to attempt it on a unicycle 😉

Well if a lot of people are making cakes and other thinks I will make one then 🙂

A cake that is

NBT - I am dissapointed - get it sorted!

Heading off down south shortly.

Passport - check
Vaccinations - check
Supply of haggis neeps and tatties - check
Andy Stewart album - check
Shortbread - check
etcetcetc

I'm filling my camelbak with Bucky for the occasion TJ 😀

SOrry Teej - just not enough time to do it 🙁

mmmm, haggis. Yum.

I'm in for some 80/- as well to wash it down with

Cake made

No idea this is [u]extreme mincing on[/u] the ICR

OK, here's my contribution for tomorrow.

BFO's for Bunnyhop. 😉
Chocolate Fudge Brownies.
Savoury Cookies, made with Cheddar, Spring Onions,Walnuts and Dijon Mustard.
First come first served ! 😛
If anybody would like a brew at the end of the ride as well, just bring a cup with you, I've always got tea and coffee and brewing up gear in the van. 😀

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just baking now here.
i should add that my contributions are vegan friendly. just in case that bothers anyone, y'know...

Have a good day, I can't make it now as I have to bloody well go to work. 👿

I can't make it. Not enough time in the day.

is the meeting time still 10:30?

10:30 for 11 am set off

might come for a burn up ........ are cakes compulsory?

we wont force feed you if you are on the idave diet

Graeme - can I change my mind and have a chocolate brownie please. As you see I'm working my way through your cakes.

Haven't had time to bake tonight, only just finished sewing handbags in the sweat shop.

Bunnyhop, the choice is yours 😀 there are 2 bigger pieces at one end... 😉

mine are all boxed up ready to go.
12 rather large and rather gooey blueberry choc chip brownies, and 24 rather rich and VERY gingery triple ginger cookies...

mine are cooling upside down pineapple cake, chocolate cake [ well nearly I ran out of cocoa] and some blueberry muffins...so more cake than riders always a good start

There's some calories to be burned off there between us ! 😀

Cakefestastic.

Argh!I can't make it,
Rear mech woes,I've spent the last couple of hours trying to sort out gearchanging issues,the mech hangers bent.. 🙁
Enjoy the ride & cakes.

fun was had by all pics and report to follow but the tandem did do the Ice cream run.

Well what can I say. Fantastic day and a very big thanks for this day to everyone now I may fall a sleep and once again a big thank you. 😆

We had a great day. Thanks to junkyard for organising it. Looking forward to all the pictures later.

Graeme - I'm sittting here eating the last bit of your chocolate brownie.

So tired, it's going to be an early night for me.

Here are my pictures:

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highclimber - I can't seem to be able to see the photos!

i can't see em either, must be privacy settings!

Had privacy set to just me doh!

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nope, still nowt!

works for me

yeah, working for me now too.

I would have taken more but I was having too much fun! (apart from the bog and the uphills towards the end!)

🙂

Good pics, looking forward to everyone elses.

Looks like I missed a belting day out. 🙁

An absolute belter today folks. Sorry to bail early. My favourite bit of the day was watching everyone's faces as they got to the bottom of San marino. Dirty big grins all round 🙂

My favourite bit of the day was watching everyone's faces as they got to the bottom of San marino

I am looking forward to doing that again soon! I don't know why I haven't been there sooner!!

Spotted you all today in a big group, where the 4th photo was taken.

I was coming towards the end of my route by then, plus I don't know anyone on here/was feeling anti social 😛

Ta chaps and chapesses. That me back home now. Thoughly enjoyable dfay out.

Ta to Junkyard for organising things. Even included some "take my bike for a drag thru a swamp" to make me feel at home. Thanks to those who baked cakes - Gooey sticky chocolate goodness and cheese and onion cookies a real highlight *pats tum*

So ta again to everyone who turned up. great to meet you all.