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Post by steormy on Jun 11, 2015 14:39:22 GMT
Seeing as 2 of you want to be at the back, I'll go 3rd from back
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 14:41:45 GMT
Seeing as 2 of you want to be at the back, I'll go 3rd from back Let the battle for rear gunner/tail end Charlie begin......  |
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Post by glynnsixo on Jun 11, 2015 15:08:21 GMT
Just to make it fair, why dont we all stay at the back :-)
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Post by hodgy on Jun 11, 2015 16:49:05 GMT
Bloody good idea Glynn ..as long as I can be further back than you ! Lol
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Post by hodgy on Jun 15, 2015 17:03:19 GMT
One to knock off the list ..Ian Bell can no longer make it as he is covering for staff holidays ...
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Post by kirky72 on Jun 22, 2015 15:16:23 GMT
I m still up for this and booked the day off work, just wondered what it may be like if it rains pretty much every day before next Thursday, as the forecast currently predicts, what it like after such a wet spell, should we have a plan B which rides better if its a bit on the soft side?
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Post by kirky72 on Jun 22, 2015 15:19:21 GMT
Hope this changes, I know it could do for the better or worst before the 2nd.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2015 16:07:08 GMT
not that im bitter that you bunch of .... are all riding on the Thursday nd ill be at work im doing a rain dance for you guys .. oh and fingers crossed that its dry for us on the Saturday  |
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Post by hodgy on Jun 22, 2015 16:07:40 GMT
Hope this changes, I know it could do for the better or worst before the 2nd.
View Attachment Although they are big grassy hills ..the surface in the main is stony ..so we should be ok ( famous last words !) I've already booked the weather to be warm but slightly overcast ..and if it's not..skin's waterproof! Lol |
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Post by kirky72 on Jun 22, 2015 16:40:14 GMT
That's fine. I don't mind a bit of drizzle while I'm out this weekends weather being a good example, I just wasn't sure if its on of those trails that people say to leave if wet more for the sake of degrading and messing up the trail itself. If its hard packed and stoney then rock on.
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Post by hodgy on Jun 23, 2015 5:35:52 GMT
No pun intended at the end of your post there Kirky?
" if it's hard packed & stony..then rock on "...very good ..I likes it !
There will be some muddy bits for sure especially if it's been raining prior to going ...but that will just add to the fun!
Fingers crossed that we get a nice dry spell leading up to it ...forecasts can change on an hourly basis !
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2015 13:59:57 GMT
Sorry if you've already given the info Neil - but is there an address/postcode for the meet place? I'll PM you as well and leave my mobile number just in case of any eventualities on the way oop t' north on the day.
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Post by hodgy on Jun 23, 2015 14:20:57 GMT
Pez ...
If you look at the other date for this ride ..you know that second rate trip on the Saturday ..it's on there as one of the last posts ..saves me writing it again .
I will also send you my mobi by PM .
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Post by glynnsixo on Jun 23, 2015 18:00:20 GMT
hodgy do you have a gpx for this ride or just a photo of a route map like you did for the hodge close one. if you could also draw direction arrows on, that would be absolutely stupendous  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2015 18:06:50 GMT
Pez ... If you look at the other date for this ride .. you know that second rate trip on the Saturday ..it's on there as one of the last posts ..saves me writing it again . I will also send you my mobi by PM . Aaah cheers mate, got you. I hope they have found room to park the Sunshine bus up on the Saturday. Bless 'em. |
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Post by hodgy on Jun 23, 2015 18:33:08 GMT
hodgy do you have a gpx for this ride or just a photo of a route map like you did for the hodge close one. if you could also draw direction arrows on, that would be absolutely stupendous Glynn ..sorry mate ...no gpx file and it would appear that my pullout map has disappeared ..I can talk you through it if you want ? |
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Post by hodgy on Jun 23, 2015 18:42:13 GMT
Glynn
On the Cumbria 4th July thread ..Adam's first post has a route file ...also Andyr has a Strava route posted a couple of pages in ..if that helps ?
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Post by glynnsixo on Jun 23, 2015 18:50:31 GMT
Glynn On the Cumbria 4th July thread ..Adam's first post has a route file ...also Andyr has a Strava route posted a couple of pages in ..if that helps ? excellent....that'll do for me |
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Post by glynnsixo on Jun 23, 2015 19:11:18 GMT
got it. according to the gpsies route that adam posted,the postcode for the start is LA10 5AT
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Post by glynnsixo on Jun 23, 2015 19:43:05 GMT
also is this HT friendly or best on full suss?
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Post by hodgy on Jun 23, 2015 19:49:28 GMT
I think you would really appreciate the full suss Glynn
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Post by glynnsixo on Jun 23, 2015 20:00:49 GMT
I think you would really appreciate the full suss Glynn is it a bit rough and rocky then? |
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Post by hodgy on Jun 23, 2015 20:11:50 GMT
I think you would really appreciate the full suss Glynn is it a bit rough and rocky then? You could say that ...the drop through Bowderdale itself requires your full concentration all of the time ..it's brilliant ..but a full body work out ! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2015 21:27:16 GMT
is it a bit rough and rocky then? You could say that ...the drop through Bowderdale itself requires your full concentration all of the time ..it's brilliant ..but a full body work out ! Seconded! Proper rocky singletrack with a steep drop to the right in many places gets my full attention! That woodland rooty section through Murthwaite(?) will also get our attention if it's sodden  |
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Post by kirky72 on Jun 23, 2015 21:41:08 GMT
I really don't want to drag the 160mm enduro up the calf and expect it maybe overkill for most, as the tranny climbs a lot better, would 125m/140mm travel be sufficient, I'm sure it will be and should be a bit more fun but just checking.
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