Well after a warm one last year we survived a wet one this year thanks to everyone that came and all the traders :-) I think everyone enjoyed only one grumble the only shower on site was cold and in full view  :-) bring your swim gear next year if it happens!

Rich

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Had a few cancellations already so will take camping on the day £20 cash on the day

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stuff going on Houns no charge on the Sunday!

We have a games marquee during the day 5 a side goal swing ball  archery badminton and cake kids love cake :-)

Its only rain we have lots of shelter :-) forecast not that bad for the Lakes

Spent 5 hours after work picking up a mini  pump track for the young 200 mile round trip you lot better use it :-)

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Weatherlam for the win followed by Coppermines descent 3 hour ride

Field is dry ,showery this week but the field will hold up :-)

Nice one Martin aye the Lakes is pretty damp at the minute!

Mad bill take less shit is what I should practise

Ti for the win :-) This weekend up high

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As long as does not clash with http://www.soutllakesbikefest.com i will be happy :-) next year will be BH end of August

Campsite closes 12pm on Monday

The person that grabs camping ticket 200  gets a free pizza and a beer :-)

Friday 9am Campsite opens!

6.30pm 50 mile backpacking route set out back for the fun stuff on Saturday GPX only not guided

6.30pm Eagle and Child Ride and Curry night £10 drinks on route and Curry back at the pub

On site Live acoustic music from 6pm bar opens fire pits pizzas and cafe

Saturday

9.30am  Gravel ride guided ride leaves approx 40 miles 80 mile gravel ride GPX only

10.am 7 routes 3 high 7 low level  GPX available and sent to entrants  there will be guys and gals from my club riding these routes if you want to join them thats cool but remember
<h5>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.</h5>
On site  for the Little Rippers we have skills coaching from qualified instructors a pump track and skills course with some fun games at the end! with prizes.

6pm DJ set with Live Music from Friday Street

11.30 all quiet on site

Sunday more of the same!

Grass is getting cut as you read this weather looks unpredictable but good riding temperature
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13 tickets camping tickets left unlucky for some :-) weather is looking good (for the lakes :-))

We have 3 fire pits outside the Marquees no need to have a fire outside your tent! 2 bags of seasoned wood is getting delivered!

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Link Hels please

Up lift would be great never knew they offered that !

The beer tables have landed we have an event :-)

10 days before the Bike Fest everything  is in place we do have a few camping tickets left you will need on the day !!

there maybe  a few spots on the day but don’t bank on it as a few spots on the field are rather damp and I,m not risking cutting up the field.

No parking for day trippers and camping children get priority on the Bike Park skills coaching Park in Staveley and walk up.

Ride and Curry ride from the Eagle and Child in Staveley 6pm start  £10 on the night gets you a guided ride a few drinks on route all movie goes to the charity open to everyone.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Staying at Glentress Lodge in a van don’t fancy moving it I could take the straps for a pull up the hill :-)

its a cable operated one

as per stock bike https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-Fuse-Comp-6Fattie-27-5-Mountain-Bike-2017-Hardtail-MTB_83900.htm

Not sure looks like a cheap unbranded one!

5ft 10 on a large go Cane Creek if you can

There is an XL in the Ambleside Store I am taking a chap out for a guided ride around some good stuff on Friday he is taking the XL I,m back on my fat tired Evol

Grass as been cut  river is a tad high but very little standing water so all good, a morning building ramps for the bike park its all coming together about 40 camping tickets left

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-lakes-bike-fest-2019-tickets-61119468977?aff=ehomesaved

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Bump for the weekend crowd end of summer fest try some lakeland rock!

This is Darren an incredible guy who rides bikes from road bikes to stupid bikes like that! he absolutely adores his daughters  he is a friend  and a belter of of a rider  please donate what you can

Rich

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All the best riding is on the footpaths now so unfortunately unable to share!

Top Gear special make it close  and interesting very contrived pointless tv

Agreed boils my piss to!!

Don’t blame me for over spilling toilets because of weather watching tards which brings me on to book now and I get really good stuff there this is not a profit making event everything gets piles back in ok I made a petrol generator off last year which we are using this year :-)

Free Demo bikes and cake and burgers from Alpkit how good is that!

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Did some mention some riding and a party yeah man field has just had a haircut and can start building a Jedi Park :-)

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If you mean Weatherlam then yes Hutch

Ace pic RD

17 badges left did you earn one or ride some of the route paypal gift me £5.50 posted

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17 of these patches left did you earn one? £5.50 delivered or £4.50 in person

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After accounting for my trade stands and helpers we have 56 tickets  left so be quick great weekend riding in the Lake district.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-lakes-bike-fest-2019-tickets-61119468977?aff=ehomesaved

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Almax!

Just wire your bike up to a dodgy electric  charge Stu :-)

Almax!

The thread that just keeps on giving :-)