Bejesus you lot are enough to make people drink!!!!!!!!

Driving with medication or a really heavy cold  would hamper my driving abilities more than 2 pints of 4% ale, I can tolerate more alcohol maybe than a normal joe! I drive for living so I know the consequences could be a pain in the ass for me. Like I say the limit is about right IMHO.

About making my better driving better its more of being the same level just more aware of my surroundings then again I ride better after a couple of pints FACT!!!!!

Very good Drac :-)

Think we have it right in Englandshire I have driven with 2 pints of normal brew normally after a ride  and i can cofindently say it has no effect on my driving if anything it makes me a better driver as I am more conscious of my surroundings and other drivers. I know i am going to get flamed for this but just trying to be honest. Will not drive after a heavy night on the ale and usually abstain for the next 24hrs

As I thought the straps just perish!!! They said you must be catching them on something!!! Pins are always coming loose as well .

Anyone got any links to issues with the straps!

Field of VW vans Check!

Stickers on van Check!

Loving the lifestyle Check :-)

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Nice van Stu :-)

Tranearth Climb then do the Coopermines descent you miss the very dull way back to Coniston.

Baw Bags?

I love my local rag :-)

At 50 plus the last job I would be looking at would be Royal Mail its a fairly hard working job and you would only get a 24 hr contract but with the chance to work more hours possibly full time hours. You start at the bottom with the dregs of the duties in the office, Avoid IMHO

The Coopermines descent is well worth the detour!

Add as many footpaths as possible its WAR!!!!

Haircut £10 £2 for the beard trim I usually give £15 you do get a bottle of beer if you want it!

Forgot about the Dirt Wizard tyres have one on my SS and its great tyre XR4s are coming out at £70

Never understood the VW van hate we love ours ok its not our daily runner but its solid no rattles like some other vans I,ve been passenger in. Seems a bit like the Santa Cruz bike hate just because they are at a certain price point!

There is a notice on the other side they are doing the lot :-(

yes fella!

Great riding but you have to either pay lots of £s for uplift or face being passed by hundreds of Germans on their electric bikes going up hill. Michael Cycle will be along soon to offer advice and a holiday :-)

30th Andy

Danny Hart in  Lake Garda on a days guided ride!

Passed Chipps on the inside on a corner @ SSUK in Wales :-)

Overtook Shaun Palmer on a demo day going up Garburn

:-)

Last weekend mainly consisted of these two routes

BorrowdaleBash with a bit of cheeky

https://www.strava.com/activities/1830312627

4 passes if you find some 1 week old Oakley reading glasses in a black case they are mine somewhere between Wasdale Inn and Styhead :-(

https://www.strava.com/activities/1830309439

Enjoy

Failing that Staveley Mill Yard for the Hawkshead Brewery lots of parking and no hassle with Wilfs for breakfast

Britannia Inn in Elterwater lots of camping in small carparks nearby I,ve parked in the NT one opposite just be prepared for the parking nazi at 9am

Looks like we have the go ahead for next year! so same weekend last weekend in August

Photo by Dave Mcfarlane

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Rich

Weekend away with my drinking club 4 passes on the Saturday and Borrowdale Bash with Walla Crag today.

41394294_10156810203391474_5932759280833789952_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

41439663_10156810203926474_5214655429140807680_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

41458481_10156810205521474_7755138325710635008_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

41421574_10156810204551474_2056175877397413888_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Kelron you could make it happen!

https://www.strava.com/activities/1231688296

Cannot remember the name of the ride

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https://www.strava.com/activities/1231688296

Gavgas it sold out this year at 160 tickets but looking at the site we could get 200 on.

All costs covered and Cancer Research and Kendal Mountain Rescue going a fair few ££££££

Rich

Managed to get out last night after the two marquees came down was nice to chill on a Bivi last night and reflect on the weekends shenanigans, feed back from the village has been ace so far so see you all next year.

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Park Foot is a chav fest was there 3 weeks ago I would avoid personally you don’t feel as though you are camping in the Lakes.

My top 5

1. Turner Hall Seathwaite( toilets pay for showers) stunning views Newfield for Beer and Food

2. Loughrigg Tarn (basic) toilets stunning views  Brittiania Pub for food and beer

3. Low Wray Campsite NT pricey but great site Drunken Duck for beer and food

4. Old Hall Coniston avoid at weekends The Sun for beer and food

5. Side Farm Ullswater if its busy when you get there you will end up on a sloping pitch Glennridding Hotel for food and beer

Turner Hall Duddon Valley cracking site

Nice write up from the talented Andy Cole

https://www.alcphotography.co.uk/blog/south-lakes-bike-fest-2018

Small bike festivals rock!!  Best way to see the local trails

Rich

40597833_10156835346937792_6219604435543261184_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

40628755_10156792175956474_3822586275727147008_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

August windsock email me sure we could fit you in

richard.munro@outlook.com

Added brands to the event include Bombtrack Ortileb and Surly bikes, all Camping tickets are sold out !!!

If you are coming for the day please park In Staveley and drive down, extra parking in the Cricket Field donation on the day thanks for all that have bought tickets and supported the event.

http://trailhum.com

Rich

A Message from Richard Munro: Hello all you beautiful people we have just about sold out of camping tickets so thank you for that! Getting to the campsite follow the postcode LA89JF which will lead you to Kentmere Rd, as you leave Staveley up the Kentmere Valley it is the 2nd bridge on your right not the first one as that will just lead you to a dead end!!!!About one mile from Staveley you will see the field(campsite) on the left hand side. If we could fill the areas around the perimetre first it will help to make the most of the camping field if you are in a group and would like to camp together I suggest you park in the middle. Quiet familly camping will be on the right, turn right as you enter the field. Unfortunately I have been unable to get the field cut and the grass is quite long so I suggest you bring wellies or water proof shoes for first thing in the morning due to the dew.
Friday 6.30pm ride out from the Eagle and Child pub £10 ticket gets you drinks and supper back at the pub all money goes to the Sam Houghton  cancer Charity. 50mile Bikepacking route leaving the campsite  at 6.30pm mass start. Chill out at the campsite firepits and tunes  pizza coffee no beer will be served bring your own.
50 mile bike packing route
 https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=ggmocevldqkivjfs</div>
Saturday  9.00am 80 mile Gravel ride  GPX ONLY NO ROUTE MARKERS!!</div>
 https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=bxhaqsvbbzjqvruq</div>
All routes will be marked out on a route board there will mini maps £2.99  OS maps £8.99 for you to buy. Mark your desired route. OL 7 is the map you need for all rides including the Gravel ride</div>
<div>10am several rides 3 Mountainous routes 3 low level routes  most of these rides will have riders on it that know the area well and will be riding the routes if you wish to join them you are quite welcome to join them. If you have a good ride buy them a beer at the end.

Remember this

It is impossible for us to say whether a particular route is suitable for you. It is your sole responsibility to decide whether to ride a route and you do so entirely at your own risk. It is your responsibility to research every route, download a GPX file, take traditional OS maps, carry the correct gear, ensure that your bike is safe for purpose, check the mountain weather and let someone know where you are heading and your estimated return time. Please use common sense and help us cut down on Mountain Rescue call outs.</b></span></div>
<div>Nan Bield Mountainous Route</div>
<div>https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=toxvjnixceucpvcj</div>
<div>Garburn Mountainous Route</div>
<div>https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=xwqjalfjbvvweecx</div>
<div>High St Mountainous Route</div>
<div>https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=kpndmfuyqtzzohdo</div>
<div>Longsleddle XC route</div>
<div>https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=xweiqnddimzicggy</div>
<div>3 rivers XC route</div>
<div>https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=tyqvvixcdgawtirv</div>
<div>Sam Houghton XC Route</div>
<div>https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=qgvxmqnyfekvryvj</div>
<div>Family Route</div>
<div>https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=gjbhkjvrefnvkvor</div>
<div>During the day Little Rippers will be supervising and coaching in the campsite (weater permitting) All little rippers taking part must have a guardian with them at all times First Aiders will be present provided by Kendal Mountain Rescue please donate if your Little Ripper has a fun time and maybe buy the instructors a beer in the evening :-)</div>
<div>There will be a Little Rippers Competion @ 4pm and a ice cream van will be around</div>
<div>Trail Hum and Alpkit will be around and giving out free coaching sessions times TBC</div>
<div>Demo bikes from Alpkit Liteville Stooge and Pipedream will be there photo ID will be needed and name must match your Visa Card to be able to Demo the bikes off site (depends on brand). Please bring your own pedals.</div>
<div>Cake Pizza and pukka coffee will be on sale during the day and evening</div>
<div>Tunes from 4pm Band Live Friday St @ 7.30pm beers till late</div>
<div>Sunday more of the same apart from Little Rippers who will be out enjoying the trails</div>
<div>Monday Campsite clear from 1pm</div>
<div>Please take all rubbish home there is recycling in the village! Wilfs cafe is opening early on both mornings so you can get a hearty breakfast before you start the rides.</div>
<div>See you all at the weekend if you are just doing the day entry there is no parking in the camping area please ride up to the event all day entries are going to Kendal Mountain Rescue</div>
<div>Showers avalable at Wheelbase 9am to 5pm Saturday 10am till 4pm Sunday</div>
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4  camping tickets left  !!!  day tickets a plenty donations to Kendal Mountain Rescue on the day

I,m very excited just need the rain to do one!!!! can do without the hassle of getting mats put down :-(

8 camping tickets left

Rich