Cheers Hutch fpr the heads up for people not been on a while!
<div dir=”auto”>5 weeks to the 2023 #jennride we still have places left for both routes so get booked on. All the money after costs to stage the event go to the two charities #stgemmashospice and #riderresilience.</div>
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<div dir=”auto”>Gravel 100miles 9500ft</div>
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<div dir=”auto”>166 entries 84 available</div>
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<div dir=”auto”>Camping from Friday till Tuesday morning onsite toilets and a cold shower <span class=”x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od”></span> with pot washing facilities none riding companions welcome to stay on site. Free bar(donations accepted) Music from Folk in The Fells and Pizzas and Ninja Wraps onsite to feed you all.</div>

Cheers Martin obviously not ridden that route since 2019 so thanks for the update I will update the entrants on the Eventbrite page ref Miterdale hopefully there are diversion signs in place!

Rich

Toilets are arriving earlier than expected which is a bonus hence why we can open early!

Rich

Some fellas from over the border having a beer :-)

69139509_10157848934897841_570027492589436928_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Cheers Guys money is in the post ! (probably not a great idea) :-)

Gorilla Brake Pads!

Pics from the 2019 route

66528972_10157569052891474_6167175490588114944_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

56119983_10219027372775740_4712953070865088512_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Its the route from 2019 as this years loop was one big loop gives you a chance to enjoy the weekend if you miss a loop off!

There are at least 6 riders doing this years route as they live Penrith way and are staying at the Bikefest on route they rest are doing the 2019 below!

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30463078

Rich

http://www.southlakesbikefest.com

for guided rides camping music and beer

Rich

Bump seeing that the weekend is approaching still tickets left and the weather is looking grand ,Friday Street are the headline act on the Saturday night!

Limited take up on the Jennride but a few brave souls!!

69714854_10219984857440984_3965902247698628608_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

69568048_10157711763276474_832861679875260416_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

I only come on to plug charity events :-)

Did I mention http://www.southlakesbikefest.com ;-)

(above not for charity but what ever I take in sales gets spent on the event £3 a pint anyone?)

Old Forumites welcome and new boring ones

Rich

This years event will go ahead after last years late cancellation

http://www.southlakesbikefest.com

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/356788543137/

Very strange that the just giving is low on donations, usually there has been several thousands donated by this stage will be reminding people what the event is all about later on in the week Donations on the day are a pain in the arse!!!!

15 places left for an epic ride around the Lakes :-)

Camping available before and after the event £5 entry then donate on just giving site

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38422867

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/239570962197/

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/richard-munro14

I would not have a clue about Post getting through and war  ;-) only served in a civil war in The island of Ireland

Cheers Mos I thought so at the time I,ve still got it  but I have a bikepacking specific bike now :-)

A few years ago I cut down an old USE seatpost and attached that to my saddle then attached an Alpkit seat pack to it :-)

16646630063_40625b7202_b by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

My routing and a nice carbon mud guard from Carbon Wasp!

274643987_10160218937486474_4259229734115417654_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

274364194_10160218937526474_101506535103635088_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

273929830_10160206410141474_8796560104528224254_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

274042938_10160206410296474_3693893833972408632_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Brenin yep the routing for the dropper is not ideal but it works will get a picture up for you !

No mullet just my dodgy photography :-)

Just built this up taken me 4 months to get the parts I needed at reasonable prices  last 3 bikes have been frame only options I find it more cost affective and more satisfying does help when your daughter works in the trade :-)

274087895_10160212742916474_1463279889506227368_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Are you living in Scotland Stu?

I,m back on the papers :-) new  postal delivery round added to my original round has 6 papers included I get £10 for the pleasure so it keeps me in coffees for the week.

Rich

Cheers for all the replies! stock does seem to be an issue and All Season seem to be the only solution in the size i need .

Been recommend these by my local specialist tyre guy.

https://www.yokohama-online.com/en/tyres/pcr-tyres/all-season/RY61/?cHash=c53c20edc54bad69d84bbe81827e0b43

Nowt to do with Kendal Mountain Festival but I will be there,  I,m hosting a ride starting from Troutbeck Church  9.30am will consist of a 5 hour ride doing a circuit of Ambleside so if you start to feel it you can always miss a peak ;-) Beers at the Mortal Man afterwards.

Rich

Had a few trim disasters this one ended up with me raising a few quid for charity had to keep it like this for a week!!

401575_10151370379516474_1737172596_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Outdry for me makes me look like a spaceman but its not let me down yet!

https://www.columbiasportswear.co.uk/p/mens-outdry-ex-reign-jacket-1849092.html?dwvar_1849092_color=030

My daughter was told on Saturday! looks like they are going for a specialist bike retailer in stores of Go Outdoors thats my guess ;-)

Rich

I popped into Bob Scotts Bothy last week after doing the inner loop of the CL, was surprised to see sleeping bags and other gear left in there obviously to save their space for another night which I think is quite tight. Obviously running the risk of people helping themselves as its quite a popular track. Was the same at the Bothy at the top end of Loch Muick gear left inside.

Spent last week In Ballater Aboyne  and Pitlochry  riding the trails  they’re all superb but it was mighty dry :-)

Heartbreak Ridge was great would have liked to have done a double loop but other riding friends were not that keen :-)

Rich

We are FULL look elsewhere :-)

In the renting game at the minute myself and prices are pretty daft Kendal is a good choice even the pub selection is getting better Staveley is ace but houses go in days and there is not a lot about. I,m just playing the waiting game and moving to Scotland in 3 years when my daughter goes to university!

Looks like it could do the job but no remote , :-( pretty pricy but no doubt you have to spend for the quality!

https://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-kenwood-car-audio-dnx5190dabs_p-41201.htm#reviews

Banging head this morning I blame that bloody large hip flask!

My creaking on drivetrain came from my front chainring bolts and fiddly locking attaching front chainring to the cranks

Yes details will be out shortly 200kms, riders start from 6pm Friday night will involve 2 nights out. Route will be on the grim side so will appeal to the type 2 type of rider.

Rich

Martin that route is on the Jennride winter edition in March seems the most sensible :-)

Ti Signal such a good bike!

124027553_10159127420711474_8905569158335350775_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Yep epic drive around the Lakes, suppose it will sell bikes to the massive though. Cringe at the skid/roost around the corners! Shame Singletrack world are promoting this as the planet burns ;-)

Rich

Ive managed 5 days full on on my bike ,I,m out after that!

A little video we have put together!