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Post by windysurfer on Jul 3, 2016 16:33:58 GMT
Similar route to this www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1144861732 taking in some of the Lakes classic's. It's all pretty low level and rocky trails so isn't effected by the weather. Meet at 9.30 for a 10 start. Meeting point is just outside Ambleside on the A591 with plenty of free roadside parking just opposite the White Moss car parks |
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Post by kirky72 on Jul 3, 2016 17:37:16 GMT
I'm in. Let me know near the time if you want me to pick you up on route to the M6.
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Post by windysurfer on Jul 10, 2016 10:41:05 GMT
Just bumping this back up. Long term weather forecast is looking promising Route to include some of the Lake's classic's.... IronKeld,Oxen fell,Tilbertwaite,Loughrigg etc 22miles and around 3000ft of climbing at a nice social pace Stunning scenery  and awesome techy descents  Meeting point has plenty of free road side parking and is in between Grassmere and Rydal water,follow the 'B' road just after(or before depending on direction of travel) White Moss car parks as below    |
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Post by windysurfer on Jul 16, 2016 17:40:17 GMT
Well only me and John for this, but that meant we could add a few extra bit in. Condition were excellent with sunshine and light winds,trail were slightly wet but nothing to worry about. only a few pictures Top of the first climb ![]()  riverbed ride  dinner time, not a bad view!  cavern  tunnels  yes John it is steeper than it looks   26miles and 4250ft of climbing, great day out! www.strava.com/activities/642962582 |
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Post by Marmite on Jul 16, 2016 19:12:44 GMT
Some great pics mate looked an epic
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Post by kirky72 on Jul 16, 2016 19:14:55 GMT
Liking the pics apart from the last one, I need to change my gloves I'm looking like Albert Steptoe. Great days riding today, fantastic views all day, good route with some horrible climbs balanced up with fab descents, good company what more can anybody ask for. Oh good weather and lost of sun, we had plenty of that as well. Thanks again for showing me around Gaz and being kind by not sending me upto many steep hills. Bull shitter. . A few few alterntaive pics to those from Gaz, I won't duplicate the same scenes.  [/    |
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Post by Rlo80 on Jul 16, 2016 19:21:01 GMT
Looks stunning...the scenery that is!
Is that a smile I see on Gaz's face??? What have you done to him John?
Nice choice of new saddle btw John!
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Post by glynnsixo on Jul 16, 2016 19:22:54 GMT
great pics looks excellent! windy's last pic, i cant decide whether johns looking gay,leaning on an invisible post or doing a 1980's robot dance ...........................and i dont believe johns just riding out of that tunnel  |
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Post by kirky72 on Jul 16, 2016 21:32:52 GMT
Ah. We did ride through the tunnel Glynn it's accessed through the back of the large cave then a carry up and other some rocks.
Quite surreal as it's very narrow and low in places and gaz was leading by the torch app on his phone and put his rear light on for me to follow. I ouldnt see the side of the walls either side of me.
However you're right we re staged that pic!
The old quarry was impressive and I've got a feeling gaz was smiling because the lady taking the pic was wearing a rather figure hugging vest top.
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Post by Rlo80 on Jul 17, 2016 7:14:52 GMT
Gaz is such a playa!? Lol
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