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Post by cbm on Aug 18, 2015 21:14:36 GMT
Now where the frik is this bloody forest - Oh yes I remember - do the whole red/black trail ( lots of fun ) then meet this bunch of eediots crashing down to trail centre who then lead me astray! So this time I will be at the start - remain to be convinced that natural trails are best - but open to be persuaded See you all there - anyone needing a lift - Alnwick - Newcastle - M60 - Grizedale
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Post by hodgy on Aug 18, 2015 21:41:36 GMT
Nick might well take you up on that ..he is based at Cramlington ..
I didn't know you went anywhere near the M60 though ..and are you planning on missing out the whole A69 Section and just teleporting over ?
Just show a little trust o wise one ..have I ever led you astray ( whistles ! )
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Post by cbm on Aug 18, 2015 22:14:01 GMT
Do I know , care or are the least interested in bloody road numbers Lets just say will go towards Carlisle then towards Grizedale - Happy to give lifts if wanted - free - as going anyhow Nick - if need be 07858569115
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Post by hodgy on Aug 18, 2015 22:46:43 GMT
He doesn't come on here Colin ..but I will message him and let him know .
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Post by hodgy on Aug 22, 2015 3:57:17 GMT
I know this might seem daft ..but stranger things have happened..
This is just to highlight the fact that this ride is on the 10th OCTOBER ..and not next month .
Please don't turn up in September ....
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Post by andyr on Aug 25, 2015 19:14:30 GMT
I'm still alive!
Got the all clear so can join you. Whoop de dooooooo!
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Post by hodgy on Aug 26, 2015 9:52:02 GMT
Great stuff Andy ...
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Post by kirky72 on Sept 7, 2015 18:02:02 GMT
Any plans/availability to get another blast at this route in before October?
Maybe mid week next week??
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Post by hodgy on Sept 7, 2015 18:13:50 GMT
Not really Kirky ..like I said when I replied to your PM ..I don't really know the route and am relying on Ant showing us around again ...
After that I don't really mind going again late October ..and Ian Bell our local bike shop owner has indicated he would be keen to go mid week later in the month too ..
That's the best I can do mate
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Post by kirky72 on Sept 7, 2015 19:17:41 GMT
No problem, I'll keep my eyes peeled for a later ride and fingers crossed for some reasonable weather.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2015 20:58:57 GMT
Any plans/availability to get another blast at this route in before October? Maybe mid week next week?? Hey Kirky, I'd like another bash around those hills. I don't have much in my diary for next week either. What days are good for you? I do not know the BW's in any knowlegeable way like Ant, or the trail centre at all (like Dave T does), all I have is the route we did last time and OS Maps. And a hankering to explore the southern tracks which we didn't do last time. There seems to be rain coming in for the weekend  |
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Post by kirky72 on Sept 8, 2015 4:53:50 GMT
I can pick any day normally but next week I'm looking at Thursday or Friday so can pick the best day, if they are both a wash out I can go the next week.
Dave has sent me an excellent map and a GXp file so combined with yours and your memory we should be okay.
I was thinking of going on my own sometime but always dread wasting a few hours travelling to flounder around a route with a high degree of uncertainty.
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Post by hodgy on Sept 8, 2015 6:27:14 GMT
Glad to see you got sorted John..this is the forum working at it's best !
As much as I would like to join both you and Graham ..I have an appointment coming up at the docs which may determine if I am able to or not ..a little bit of trepidation as to the outcome ( knee) ..stopped me playing squash 20 years ago !
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Post by kirky72 on Sept 8, 2015 6:50:49 GMT
I'm feeling you on the knees, they basically stop me riding more than I do when I get the chance. Recently added to the usual patella pain with some physical damage and swelling after the fall at stiniog and then rather stupidly I caught my foot up climbing over a sty with my bike on my back last Thursday and fell from the top landing on both knees, more cuts, more bruising.
My leg locked up completely when I was away 18 months ago in what felt like a ligament or cartilage problem however over a few weeks it relaxed back to normal and my doc said hold off any exploratory surgery (which is ultimately the only to get to the bottom of it) until it happened again and then it would point to a cartilage or ligament issue rather than what may have been a bad sprain. I've since had a few bad twinges and bad few days here and there and feel like My knees are on borrowed time.
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Post by Jimbo on Sept 8, 2015 6:59:40 GMT
Beautiful area and would love to go but it's the in-laws Golden Wedding Party FFS!!!!
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Post by steormy on Sept 8, 2015 14:34:25 GMT
I can pick any day normally but next week I'm looking at Thursday or Friday so can pick the best day, if they are both a wash out I can go the next week. Dave has sent me an excellent map and a GXp file so combined with yours and your memory we should be okay. I was thinking of going on my own sometime but always dread wasting a few hours travelling to flounder around a route with a high degree of uncertainty. If you go on Thursday or Friday , I might tag along if that's ok ? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2015 19:30:17 GMT
Either day will suit me too so shall we wait till after the Countryfile forecast to pick one then post a seperate thread ? :-)
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Post by kirky72 on Sept 8, 2015 20:12:48 GMT
That would be good Ste, I can do any day. Just need to confirm by Monday ideally. Friday is marginally better.
Ste i normally head to lakes via gisburn past settle that way on, however the quickest way is via the M6 so if you want we can rendezvous and travel up together, stick your bike on my roof or vice versa. We can sort something out next week.
Fingers crossed for more of this good weather.
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 12, 2015 10:08:20 GMT
I'm happy to turn up on the weekend
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Post by hodgy on Sept 12, 2015 10:18:44 GMT
I'm happy to turn up on the weekend Hey ..that's good news Adam..just so that we are clear as there are 2/3 rides being posted on the same thread ..did you mean sat .10.10.15 ? |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 12, 2015 11:33:05 GMT
yes 10/10
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Post by kirky72 on Sept 18, 2015 10:55:54 GMT
I've sold my place in the gisburn enduro now as I've had a rethink and decided to mellow out and stick to more gentle bimble-ing around the country side.
So I should be able to make it now for the 10/10.
If anybody needs to rendezvous for a lift up let me know. Should have roof Carrier for 4 by then.
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Post by windysurfer on Sept 18, 2015 11:27:05 GMT
I,m hoping to be in the Lake's for the weekend so will join you on the 10th.If I'm not I'll jump in with you John if that's ok.
I'm riding in the Lake's this weekend so may have a sneaky preview of this ride
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Post by kirky72 on Sept 18, 2015 12:19:26 GMT
That will be good either way Gaz.
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Post by hodgy on Sept 21, 2015 5:38:16 GMT
My own chances of joining this ride are diminishing by the day ..
Having rested and done nothing at all for the last couple of weeks ..it has not helped one bit
I'm not due back to the docs for another couple of weeks but intend bringing that forward ..and all the while what little fitness I had is going down the pan ..making for a very grumpy bear ...
As thing stand though there are still enough people interested for this to go ahead ...
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