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Post by hodgy on Nov 1, 2015 13:23:33 GMT
Not to be confused with the ride Gaz is organising in December ..
Having discussed this venue after our ride yesterday there is now enough behind the scenes interest in the North East to give this it's own thread ...
So ..already confirmed ...myself , Dave & Jean , Colin , Russell ..I'm sure Jaco said he would go but I need to check that ..can't remember if Graham said he would go either ..but then he did have other things on his mind ...
We also have Karl joining us for the first time ..we have never met ..but he lives only 100yds away as the crow flies ...!
I will co-ordinate travel arrangements with everyone later in the week ..
So Gaz & Kirky ..we're on ! ..
What is a comfortable time for you to get there ..10.00 ..10.30 ?
Anyone else ?
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Post by hodgy on Nov 1, 2015 18:33:57 GMT
Dave Tasker has just emailed to say that according to their website work on the upper summit section ..South loop is due to begin on Monday ..with no estimate as to how long it's going to last ..I will try to find out more tomorrow ..
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Post by roundie1981 on Nov 1, 2015 18:46:33 GMT
I think the north descent was the better of the two anyway, just do it twice!!
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Post by Marmite on Nov 1, 2015 20:54:22 GMT
Yes mate I'll be up for it will just chuck my bike in the back of the car and blast up can get there earlier if you like and do north south and climb back up and do the north again if ya feeling up to it  |
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Post by Marmite on Nov 1, 2015 20:58:01 GMT
Don't for get to bring 7.50 for the rip off car parking fee  But love whinlatter think big lee knows the route on the cheeky I've not done it , think it was near the top of the south loop |
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Post by steormy on Nov 1, 2015 20:58:26 GMT
I did the blue for the first time, last time I was there, it's definitely worth a blast round. There's a good section in the middle that you can session if you've time
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Post by Marmite on Nov 1, 2015 20:59:16 GMT
I did the blue for the first time, last time I was there, it's definitely worth a blast round. There's a good section in the middle that you can session if you've time Are you working ste ? You not free to join us |
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Post by steormy on Nov 1, 2015 21:00:33 GMT
I did the blue for the first time, last time I was there, it's definitely worth a blast round. There's a good section in the middle that you can session if you've time Are you working ste ? You not free to join us  I'm working all day on Sunday so I'll have to spend the day with Mrs Ormy |
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Post by Marmite on Nov 1, 2015 21:03:37 GMT
Are you working ste ? You not free to join us I'm working all day on Sunday so I'll have to spend the day with Mrs Ormy Shame mate the price you have to pay .. |
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Post by hodgy on Nov 2, 2015 5:05:59 GMT
Don't for get to bring 7.50 for the rip off car parking fee But love whinlatter think big lee knows the route on the cheeky I've not done it , think it was near the top of the south loop Which means due to the maintenance work it will probs be closed off ... As Ste says ...the blue is well worth doing ... As far as two loops go ..let's see how we are doing on the day ...distance shouldn't be a problem ..more daylight hours ... Apparently as far as the car park is concerned there is a new system in place which records number plates ..some of our vehicles are exempt due to their trailbuilding owners ... In terms of start time and the logistics behind folks meeting up at this end / car sharing etc ..10.00 am will probably be the soonest we can get there . |
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Post by hodgy on Nov 2, 2015 10:59:12 GMT
Sent an email to Alex Mac this morning who in turn forwarded it to Paul Brown at Keswick ...
This is his reply ..the whole thing could be closed for the December ride ..better keep checking the web site
Hi Neil,
These are to be ongoing and will be closed for approximately 6 weeks to
allow the repair to settle and dry out.
The bottom half of the Altura trail south loop is currently open for
approx 3 weeks and then will be closed as the work continues downhill.
From that point the whole of the Altura south will be closed.
Apolgises for the disruption.
The Altura North and Quercus trail open as normal.
Regards
Paul
J.Paul Brown
Recreation Ranger
Forestry Commission
Whinlatter
Braithwaite
Keswick
CA12 5TW
Tel: (Typetalk for hard of hearing) 1800201768778075
mobile (text only): 07720700323
-----Original Message-----
From: MacLennan, Alex
Sent: 02 November 2015 09:26
To: Neil Hodgson; Brown, Paul
Subject: RE: Whinlatter
Hi Paul,
Please see local enquiry, can you let Neil know please.
Thanks
Alex
-----Original Message-----
From: Neil Hodgson [mailto:neilhodgson06@aol.com]
Sent: 02 November 2015 09:21
To: MacLennan, Alex
Subject: Whinlatter
Hello Alex
There are a few of us planning a trip to Whinlatter on Saturday 7.11.15
Dave Tasker noticed on the web site that there are maintenance works due
to start today on the Upper South section ..any idea of timescale ..as
in a quick fix or are these still likely to be ongoing and still closed
to riders next weekend ?
Cheers
Neil
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Post by Marmite on Nov 2, 2015 11:10:41 GMT
Bugger mite be a plan B for Decembers ride will just keep watching happy days ..
If it's closed this Saturday mate I won't bother traveling up .. Will do a local or peaks ride
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Post by hodgy on Nov 2, 2015 11:23:26 GMT
It's just the very top section of the south Gaz..
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Post by Marmite on Nov 2, 2015 11:29:04 GMT
It's just the very top section of the south Gaz.. Ok will have a look later mate as that is quite a fun bit  plus that's where you do the cheeky from if I remmber rite |
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 2, 2015 11:57:59 GMT
;)Ullswater???
Or as plan B I will happily guide a rivington route instead if you decide to call it off.
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Post by hodgy on Nov 2, 2015 12:13:25 GMT
Still going Kirky ..North , blue , South ..then north again if need be ..it's a bit of a bummer that the top of the south is closed ..but no biggie in the general scheme of things ...
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 2, 2015 14:04:23 GMT
Okay no probs.
Let me know when you northern monkeys fancy a go around rivington, Colin asked me when we were up at Grizedale, it's kind of handy for the chase brigade and a few of the southern northerners so could get a good turn out potentially. Also good in most conditions.
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 2, 2015 14:09:39 GMT
Okay no probs. Let me know when you northern monkeys fancy a go around rivington, Colin asked me when we were up at Grizedale, it's kind of handy for the chase brigade and a few of the southern northerners so could get a good turn out potentially. Also good in most conditions. im still up for this kirky, if it happens to be a mid-weeker |
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 2, 2015 17:08:22 GMT
Glynn I can do any day tues to Friday inclusive next week let me know which day works best for you and looks the driest?
We'll fix a day and anybody else is welcome to join us.
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Post by Marmite on Nov 2, 2015 19:15:09 GMT
;)Ullswater??? Or as plan B I will happily guide a rivington route instead if you decide to call it off. Like the sound of that |
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Post by hodgy on Nov 2, 2015 19:19:55 GMT
Slightly longer than most of our lot want to drive this weekend as half of them are also travelling for a trail build on the Sunday at Kielder ..catch you another time ..
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 2, 2015 19:36:51 GMT
Glynn I can do any day tues to Friday inclusive next week let me know which day works best for you and looks the driest? We'll fix a day and anybody else is welcome to join us. nice 1, my only available day next week is friday, i'll have just come off nightshifts the day before. week after, im off wed.thurs and friday. |
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Post by hodgy on Nov 2, 2015 19:50:44 GMT
Oi ...you lot !
Clear off an start your own thread ..bloody Southern -northerners ..give them a whiff of a thread ....
Lol
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Post by Marmite on Nov 2, 2015 20:01:35 GMT
Oi ...you lot ! Clear off an start your own thread ..bloody Southern -northerners ..give them a whiff of a thread .... Lol Lol so how much is closed on the top of the south loop ? I did look but didn't say and if I'm driving 3n half hours would of like to do the full loop |
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 2, 2015 20:08:42 GMT
Oi ...you lot ! Clear off an start your own thread ..bloody Southern -northerners ..give them a whiff of a thread .... Lol hahaha! what? it were that kirky's fault again!........he's a reyt lad! |
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plus that's where you do the cheeky from if I remmber rite 
