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Post by notsarkyadam on Nov 1, 2014 10:08:15 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Nov 1, 2014 10:22:09 GMT
Yes you had better believe .. It's fucking awesome.
I would say though that it's 300% better in firm dry conditions and that the slog / push up to the Calf will almost break your spirit ...but the 7km downhill into Bowderdale (not Bowerdale) is on of the best technical slivers of singletrack you will ever undertake in this country...and there is some more superb singletrack on the return leg back to Sedbergh ...fitness wise though you will need to be right on top of your game ..and even then you will be well and truly fucked when you get back to the car !
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Post by notsarkyadam on Nov 1, 2014 10:24:08 GMT
i'll do 2 loops then... being an Athlete and all!!... an extra high5 tablet and twirl.. should do me!!.........
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2014 10:30:20 GMT
I'd deffo be up for that in the dry months!
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Post by notsarkyadam on Nov 1, 2014 10:32:18 GMT
Moto leave your Vagina at home for once, and sign up for it... gonna be a dry winter this year!!!... ill even go midweek!...
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Post by hodgy on Nov 1, 2014 10:36:00 GMT
Right now I'm nowhere near ready for this ride ( if I ever have been!) but I will keep an eye on this thread / how my fitness progresses in the coming weeks and will make a decision nearer the time !
When are you thinking of going ?
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Post by notsarkyadam on Nov 1, 2014 10:41:10 GMT
As always there will be generous stops for food breaks or fag breaks...Aston, we'll all stick together...Aston... No racing....Aston.... No dangerous jumping Aston.... And a lot of climbing... Perry! ... First few days of December open to all...
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Post by hodgy on Nov 1, 2014 12:40:34 GMT
Don't put this into the equation if it does not suit anyone else as I haven't commited to this yet ..but I can't make Monday 1st December .. Hospital check up appointment
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2014 13:56:37 GMT
I'm well up for this as long as I'm not working! If it's the first few days of December, I'm outta luck  Got 5th, 6th 7th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th off though. |
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Post by hodgy on Nov 1, 2014 16:00:31 GMT
Just to throw this into equation ..this ride takes longer than you might expect ..at least 6 hrs ..so a really early start is recommended / take lights as you may need them ..it will be dark by 4.00 pm ..just saying !
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 1, 2014 17:01:46 GMT
I might also be interested in this if its weekday. but agree ,would it be a good idea at this time of year, short days and all that?  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2014 17:16:14 GMT
im up for it but midweek not a chance till next year got no more holidays till 20th dec |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Nov 1, 2014 17:57:44 GMT
I'd like as many to come as possible I know weekends are tricky for Zulu, and only ridden with him once... Plus he's bought me tomorrow's dinner.. So I want to try and get something arranged that suits him...
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Post by notsarkyadam on Nov 1, 2014 17:58:32 GMT
I'm well up for this as long as I'm not working! If it's the first few days of December, I'm outta luck Got 5th, 6th 7th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th off though. Are you a doley? |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Nov 1, 2014 17:59:41 GMT
Just to throw this into equation ..this ride takes longer than you might expect ..at least 6 hrs ..so a really early start is recommended / take lights as you may need them ..it will be dark by 4.00 pm ..just saying ! I've been up Snowdon, can't be a lot worse than that can it?.. |
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Post by hodgy on Nov 1, 2014 18:15:47 GMT
It's the climbing / pushing up to the top of The Calf that takes the time ..unless you are an elite level rider ( which I'm nowhere near ) it will take 2-21/2 hours to get there and that is in terms of distance probably on a quarter of the way around the drop down through Bowderdale is technical and fast in dry conditions ...more of a challenge if it's wet ..so you are probably looking at 3-31/2 hours to reach the half way point and there is still a lot of technical up and down stuff on the return leg ..I am not trying to put a damper on things ...just being realistic ..factor in stops and the risk of mechanicals ...and it's not the ideal time of year to do it ...early spring / summer would seriously increase your enjoyment of this ride ...
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 1, 2014 18:18:13 GMT
I would move to join the midlands massive and any others on this. I drove through that area yesterday with the family and couldn't stop looking at those wonderful
Hills.
I week or two of cold dry frosty weather would be good before venturing up there.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2014 18:23:50 GMT
I'm well up for this as long as I'm not working! If it's the first few days of December, I'm outta luck Got 5th, 6th 7th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th off though. Are you a doley? No. I'm in maintenance Even at work, I don't really work... As you know! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 10:39:34 GMT
Soz Adam, I am just one big vagina, tbh  I've got 2 weeks off at the start of December, but listening to Hodgy it does sound like we need at least dry weather. I'm up for it in mid-week but then my Tail End Charlie riding buddy can't make it, the lights are a very good idea too - we started too late in the morning at Afan and nearly got caught out with fast failing light. Sounds epic and tough but I'm willing for a shilling. |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Nov 2, 2014 10:41:36 GMT
Well,ok then.. But we need to organise a crimbo group bible, with as many of us as possible...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 17:31:43 GMT
Well,ok then.. But we need to organise a crimbo group bible, with as many of us as possible... CyB? |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Nov 2, 2014 18:06:22 GMT
yeah but I think we might have the same issue.... midweek-weekend ... unless some of us go up friday... stay over and ride with the rest saturday??
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Post by hodgy on Nov 3, 2014 10:43:25 GMT
I'm almost loathe to post this ..as it looks as though I am trying to put you off..however I just feel that if if I don't give you all the facts ..then I would be letting you down .
The key thing that you should take out of my previous posts is that I said it would take at LEAST 6 Hours..the reality is that with breaks it will be closer to 8 hours .
The key at this time of year is to maximise on the amount of daylight hours ..so bearing in mind that it will be dark at 4.00pm (if not earlier) ..you really need an early start..even if you were underway at 9.00am ( likely ?) the last hour of the ride would be in darkness ..factor in that 9 km of the last 12 km is on narrow techy singletrack with only the last 3km back into Sedbergh on Tarmac ..do you really want to tackle this sort of terrain which you haven't ridden before with lights ?
If the answer to that is yes ..then good luck and I wish you well and hope that you enjoy it !
Having done the homework ..I can now rule myself out of this ..but should you change your minds and want to do this next year once the clocks have turned again in our favour ..then I would love to join you!
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Post by notsarkyadam on Nov 3, 2014 10:46:43 GMT
Ok people on hodgys reccomendation, this is now adjourned to early summer....
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Post by hodgy on Nov 3, 2014 10:52:08 GMT
No hate mail please ! Lol
I do think you have made the right decision though
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