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Post by kirky72 on Aug 10, 2016 17:39:34 GMT
Is anybody riding anywhere good up North (between peaks to lakes) this Friday, looks like I've found myself at a loose end on what appears to be a nice sunny day.
I've stumbled across a route above Conwy, Drum mountain which looks amazing with a 4mile descent known to be one of the fastest around. However with 4900 ft of climbage I'm going to save it until ive got rid of my wobbly holiday legs.
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Post by glynnsixo on Aug 10, 2016 17:55:37 GMT
just a local one for me as we've got a family BBQ in the afternoon and evening.your very welcome to join me john if you like.its on totley moor, houndkirk, stanage on the western edge of sheffield and eastern edge of the peaks.its as good as anything in the hope valley.
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Post by Rlo80 on Aug 10, 2016 18:05:22 GMT
^^^i would say, probably even better...shame my bike is at the LBS waiting for the dropper, otherwise i would join you...unless you guys need sometime on your own?!
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Post by kirky72 on Aug 10, 2016 18:05:39 GMT
Very interesting, what time are you thinking of starting Glynn, I've been getting a bit worn out with early starts recently and a bit fed up of driving down to Altringham in that crappy traffic past Denton/Stockport would be pretty much the same but for fun rather than work might just be more bearable.
Would I be looking at the Woodhead pass to get to the start point.
let me know and ill make my mind up tomorrow, and thanks for the offer either way.
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Post by glynnsixo on Aug 10, 2016 18:19:34 GMT
9.30 start. A57 takes you much nearer the start john otherwise your traveling through sheffield work traffic. G iv told you theres no need to get so jealous  and why have you had to leave the whole bike just for the sake of the seatpost. that sounds bonkers! |
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Post by Rlo80 on Aug 10, 2016 18:23:24 GMT
yeah...because this was supposed to be a quick return which turned bad...tomorrow ill find out a bit more about how long it will take to get the dropper, and i might decide to go and fetch the bike...however i think i would have to buy a seatpost for the time being since i believe the rigid one is smaller in diameter. Ive been on a ride today on the rigid to keep the legs moving...that was an eye-opener!? lol
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Post by hodgy on Aug 10, 2016 18:38:12 GMT
Not sure about the ride ..but I'll join you for the bbq Glynn.. !
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Post by glynnsixo on Aug 10, 2016 18:39:53 GMT
seeing as though the quick turnaround didnt happen how about asking them for a loan seatpost? even if its a standard one. i once took some forks back to jejames as they were faulty, and they loaned me some forks till mine came back.
sorry for the post hijack kirky
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Post by kirky72 on Aug 11, 2016 19:54:00 GMT
Think I'm going to head up the dales tomorrow Glynn as I've not been feeling 100% following my holidays, completely knackered about by a short ride on Tuesday morning.
Hope to get sorted for the following Saturday's peaks ride
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Post by glynnsixo on Aug 11, 2016 19:59:08 GMT
no worries john.
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Post by kirky72 on Aug 12, 2016 19:34:08 GMT
I had an appointment early doors so stayed fairly local and rode out of Hurstwood over the tops and around Hebden bridge. I was really struggling to start with and considered a fairly short loop, however I just decided to grind it out, the head wind was so strong there was no point in hammering myself to try and bear any strava times. Also took a few more rest breaks than normal and all that allowed me to ride one of my longest rides with the most climbing for quite a while. Knackered when I got back to the car though, thank god the last couple of miles are all down hill. www.strava.com/activities/673488074/segments/16496255331I haven't been around these parts for a while and it's still wet, windy and steep. |
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Post by glynnsixo on Aug 12, 2016 20:02:52 GMT
still looking forward to a summer hebden /hurstwood ride sometime.its always rained whenever iv been there
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Post by kirky72 on Aug 12, 2016 21:55:03 GMT
Aye I know. Let me know when you are heading over and I'll go up to the lakes or clapham or somewhere. Ya jinx you.
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Post by windysurfer on Aug 12, 2016 21:56:29 GMT
still looking forward to a summer hebden /hurstwood ride sometime.its always rained whenever iv been there Summers been and gone over Hebden way  |
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and why have you had to leave the whole bike just for the sake of the seatpost. that sounds bonkers!
