agreed!

Looks like they are starting them early :-)

12eDrive

Lowery you bringing a  barrel of ale to the Lakes then :-)

Is there a link to all these new rules?

The thread is getting funnier :-)

If there are any Large Ti Signals I have first dibs amazing bike

If any e-bikes are coming to http://www.southlakesbikefest.com its an extra £10 for you dudes, to pay for the diesel for the generator :-) not all routes will be ebike friendly though  :-)

Rich

Replies sent be nice to everyone on the trails and some of those trails bite

message me Steve and I will sort you out a full on sketchy  singletrack to play on. Ambleside way

Sonder will be there with their fleet of Demo Bikes including the Cortex in various sizes there are also be extras :-)

From Alpkit info! some little extras for the event
Guided mtb rides for free
*teepee and fire pit for people to gather round and chill
*free demo bikes
*treasure hunt on the trails, clues given out to riders from the teepee – vouchers to be won££££s
*burgers and buns on Saturday night

64618349_404765983582650_1174095929599328256_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

67664738_10157612891496474_7621562360313937920_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

A great walk is Alcock Tarn(not great for swimming)  from Rydal Hall to Grasmere

Walk up to Potter Tarn Gurnal Dubbs(great wild swim) from in-between Staveley and Burneside

Both very ridable Alcock Tarn is a push

Rydal Hall to Buckstones Jump is a great walk and you can have a wild slide and dip in the water

Sonder for thé win have two of their bikes no issues but the have a store near me!

67664738_10157612891496474_7621562360313937920_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Right nearly the end of the month wristbands are here so what are you all waiting for 120 signed up for the camping    but its time  to get bums on seats so I can get the facilities right Band are booked and ready to Rock !

40665422_10160762317865635_8288430855643201536_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

67652453_10157609350816474_219861059509420032_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Tom as you are well aware that was not a crash! it was a dismount at a gate which had a hidden step down :-)

I have the Evol its just as good but the Cortex climbs better

Colours are great had the pleasure of riding one for 4 days  in all conditions!just gave it back it was very good! A great all day bike which was a pleasure to ride only 29er I have ridden is a Trek Stache so not much to compare it against but it felt as nimble as my Evol smashed lots of Pbs on it

67664738_10157612891496474_7621562360313937920_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

67201420_10157612892011474_3451499924531707904_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

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

10 miles in 33 degrees 10 mile loop with a swim in Rydal water with Gelato @ Kimis in Staveley

67684361_10157611905746474_6949557822833033216_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

67183171_10157611906386474_2380441617573085184_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

That bloody cat!!!!

Prepare for a long day on the hill , I,ve marshalled a few times early starts 7am and you will finish about 5pm you get lunch a sandwich fruit and a drink . Take a seat, brew kit, umbrella some tunes prepare to be horse after the day. Always volunteered for a stage furthest away so I get to ride the course on the way out and on the way back.

Rich Ps I don’t do it for the measly £50

Weekend camping At a £6 a night campsite basic but plenty enough, 3 days of riding looping from Elterwater was trying out a 29er and it was ace fairly low level but plenty of tech with  a free lunch at Coppermines YHA  BIKES ARE ACE

67421067_10157598696361474_6272485498820755456_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

67223381_10157602022436474_6974744056517623808_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

67606200_10157602022726474_3649180316930670592_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

67403334_10157602021856474_703718039123656704_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

A write up on last years event

https://www.alcphotography.co.uk/blog/south-lakes-bike-fest-2018?fbclid=IwAR2Pbsp6kkphb4VTTPuQ2Znz2buEXXUBwINPRhn-DKYIXml1Qr-rcpYtPxU

Yes but you don’t have to carry to much :-)

https://www.strava.com/activities/2532755758

Unfortunately head was not in it familiar trails from Staveley to Coniston  but the heat half way up Walna Scar finally got to me and sacked it off . To early after the Jennride .Rode back to the start and van camped at Loughrigg Tarn for the weekend!

Rich

Tomaso is going on a ride if you want to join him thats your choice (do your home work) Toms rides involve hike a bike and technical downhills Tom likes beer if you rode with Tom buy Tom a beer =Happy Tom.

If Ali wants to dance pretty sure we can sort out some tunes for her :-)

Hoping to get a replacement for Little Rippers this year just be told my  replacements cannot make it so the search goes on we will have something for the youngsters !

Last years Party

40638524_10217180542494863_7430407247303278592_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Kids rocking it to ACDC

40554435_10217334246048630_3561556713440018432_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Campsite

40566886_10155990169323425_5917107140106911744_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Sonder Evol 29er will be hitting the shops soon

Been a couple of times a few years back and had a great time I think Alan has upped his game a bit since!

Bump as the event is getting closer

£20 gets you 3 nights if you wish camping Live Music and some of the best trails to ride in the UK :-)

100 tickets have gone already this will sell out!

http://www.southlakesbikefest.com

Set out to do the Lakes 300 but bailed at about 10am no mojo to clammy set rode back to my van for a camp.Next day long lie in then hit some super cheeky tech then a dip in Loughrigg Tarn Ace

https://www.strava.com/activities/2532755758/segments/63675533798

67153950_10157578543476474_2667642524423684096_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Cracking sunset

67101478_10157580021896474_8680870594528411648_o by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Lakes Tech

https://www.strava.com/activities/2531805430

66518796_10157582002711474_7833423278730379264_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Cool Off

66761550_10157582004966474_8371971714761883648_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Due to miss communication with the embroidery company would anyone want one of these at cost?

Probably £4.50 with postage

Richard Munro x2pr by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Think I asked the question several years ago and plumped for Kendal which was the right desicion, Staveley property is like rocking horse poo Sedbergh has no decent pubs but a great big hill behind it. K L is very nice with ace pubs but as they say above pricey and no legal trails.

Kendal is getting better year on year.

Rich

Dirt Wizard

Martin not doing it in a oner hoping to get to Keswick for late evening meal  then Bivi somewhere scenic

Weekend of the 4th of July 2020 for the next instalment

Nice one Ian respect to anyone attempting that!

Rich

Sun god glasses got two pairs they are good!

https://www.sungod.co

No midge where I was but risked live and limb riding down there at night

Robbo

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