Looking forward to this trail heading up tomorrow :-)

STW never disappoints  and MartinH has far to much time on his hand!

I was parked opposite after hung around for an hour whilst I cooked some food and enjoyed the view, unfortunately the driver did not turn up and it was dark when I left. Maybe they had abandoned it after getting stuck and  sought help who knows!

Parking like this is one of my pet hates especially when it churns up the grass!

Rich

Totally agree that cars had parked there before!  Parking spot above Tarn Hows, the rock was put back in its original position he/she looked pretty much lodged at the rear! Might make him/her consider their parking choice next time.

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Little ride around Coniston

121679165_10159082056846474_3510483709274876501_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

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122094386_10223937952025878_5407119470706823023_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Northward have you ever owned any king hubs?

They are beautiful :-)

Going to have a punt on two dogs recommendation when they get some in stock

Looks like a rack would be a better option looks like its going to get expensive!

thanks for all the input from contributors :-)

Rich

Went for a hike Sunday as I had a friend visiting so walked up Stickle Tarn Harrison Stickle Pike of Stickle  checked out some line choices on a bike :-)

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120415460_10159029640421474_5988480224222799042_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

120363502_10159028587076474_4245932685450034137_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Yep plenty of van owners living here does attract the outdoor lot :-)

A Message from Richard Munro:Coronavirus Update – Event Postponed

In light of the fast-moving and ongoing Coronavirus pandemic I have made the very difficult/easy decision to postpone the 2020 South Lakes Jennride. While my  efforts have been focused on holding the event, we must prioritise the health and wellbeing of participants and their families plus the local population. With gove<span class=”text_exposed_show”>rnment limitations on gatherings in place to protect our emergency services it was felt the only responsible decision was to postpone the event until next year.</span>
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Any entries already booked and paid for the full event will automatically be carried over to the 2021 event ,if any one requires a refund up untill next years date please use the evenbrite refund option please use this as it keeps administration low for me.

Thanks for everyone’s understanding at this challenging time. Please keep smiling, keep riding and most importantly keep safe.

St Gemmas Hospice survives on donations so if you are able to donate please do so on the Just Giving Page. Rich

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/richard-munro11

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I,m tempted to post about some of the Lakes locals on here but I will just bite my lip the sooner I move to Scotland the better!

Rich

Things are looking up at MBUK they have some proper bike packing riders in the latest issue!

Staveley very quite yesterday loads of parking in the Mill Yard. Kentmere Valley  at Kentmere most parking coned off by farmers few spots available.

Went for a drive today parked at Millerground  Windermere no one else in there,moved on to top of Kirkstone Pass for lunch pub carpark closed but carpark just down the road open, I was fully  self sufficient with food and a toilet on board. Roads in general very quiet. Whilst parked up had a very judgemental cyclist shake his head at me, asked him what his problem was he refused to elaborate!

Rich

Sonder Cortex demoed one for a week in the Lakes and it was good, fortunately for my bank balance  my Sonder Evol 27.5 plus keeps giving me smiles!

67164522_10157612892126474_3685179422840717312_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Put big tyres on and fun fun fun!

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0253/1626/1993/files/SonderFrontier_RuggedCountryRiding_1.mp4

Damn unable to link

Sonder Evol owner 2 years a lot of miles and climbing only had the shock bushing wear and no play or squeaks been thinking of stripping it down but will wait for some slop

Does this mean a Bob Graham Round is on? I can drive to Moots Hall in Keswick and back inside six hours after all.

Thats how I interpret it :-)

Taxi!!! really

Wear do people stand on a 2 hour ride in the evening then a bivi (in remote hills on a safe double track) with a 2 hr ride back they will not see a soul or leave a trace ,just asking for a friend?

Got loads of Balms and Oils as thats what everyone buys me at Xmas!!

Head and shoulders then a bit of Dax Wax does it for me

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Where about Marin they don’t last long here , I am renting :-(

Lakeland200 is not a great ride lots of pushing and swearing fancy a day challenge try the Jennride 100 miles of rideable trails/minor roads the challenge is to get back before the Hawkshead Brewery closes :-)

GPX available donation to the just giving site would be ace

Slightly biased :-)

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Greenup Edge looks ace on an OS map! never again on a bike never mind a loaded bike packing bike!

Sorry to hear Andy ask for a refund on the Eventbrite page please makes it easier for me at registration and frees up a space.

Not really sections are but mainly a mtb route!

Drewd it looks bad but its 90% rideable :-)

There will be extra spaces released soon so any STWers want to dabble in a bit of Bike Packing watch this space

Provisional route :-)

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/jennride-2020-edition-1

:-)

Might as well buy one of these :-) MSRP: 10,499.00 USD

https://www.ktm.com/us/e-ride/freeride-e-xc/?fbclid=IwAR30ex1j17IZvrRTDc9Ms6nb3vHdFIqQBWASEuTu3plOacsdfUfd7UbdlMI

I only ride the off piste now as my permit ran out and I aint buying another after the bump in price!!

Would not mind paying for another permit but they never even try to sort out the braking bumps!!!!

Evols are great bikes love mine around the Lakes eats up the miles great climber running plus size wheels mind!

67526833_10157636297181474_2231192255656361984_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

55548558_10157295317316474_8763723460015816704_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

E .Sloppy Giuseppe

D. Brew Dog IPA

L. Some country music (film Wild Rose)

Hi Matt

Using Alpkits Balance jacket with a  Griffon works for me!

Griffon [Mens]

Balance [Mens]

Gorilla Brakes do TI bolts

Titanium Stem bolt kit Made from Aerospace Grade 5

Had many a trip in Helibedford :-)

Loved flying in Chinooks even had a emercency landing in one!! the blast from the engines as you ran out certainly kept you on your toes!

Damn who to use now loved GPSIES for plotting great for detail

Rich

PSML at Scruff :-)