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Post by ant on Nov 8, 2015 12:05:10 GMT
Borrowdale bash with a lot less Tarmac, we were going to do this route in the Summer but decided to wait until there were fewer people about (walkers) I know Hodgy is up for this although he was a little concerned about daylight, having done this ride at roughly the same time last year it shouldn't be an issue but I think we should maybe aim for a 9.30 start if possible, anybody else interested
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 8, 2015 12:28:56 GMT
I'm interested but that's one early get up for a 9.30 start. How about we bring lights and do the last hour potentially as a night ride if need be?
Just need to check my wife's off duty to make sure she's not working the weekend, will know towards the end of next week.
Ps how does the route hold when it's wet?
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Post by ant on Nov 8, 2015 12:49:45 GMT
It's mostly stony ground with a few grassy bits, can't remember any mud so no problem if it's wet and I think everyone has lights so I can't see a problem,
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 8, 2015 12:53:30 GMT
this sounds like one not to miss..unforunately i have to miss it....i want to retire.
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Post by Marmite on Nov 8, 2015 13:42:53 GMT
Ive got nothing planned if I can get one of the lads to travel up with me car share will cut down on fuel costs  have we got a gpx file or copy of the route? |
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Post by ant on Nov 8, 2015 14:58:44 GMT
No
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Post by hodgy on Nov 8, 2015 15:40:42 GMT
As I'm not out next Saturday ..I'll be up for this ...
It's a bit naughty Gaz ..hence no record of it (!) ..
You also need ninja suits to ride it ...
Just back from Berwick where Tynedale rugby club u13's had a good victory ...
I made a complete tit of myself at the end of the game when the coach kicked a high ball which was getting away from me ..and I ended up belly flapping much to the delight and mirth of spectators and players alike ...mud all over and lunch plans out of the window !
Good laugh though ..
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Post by ant on Nov 8, 2015 19:32:57 GMT
You're an all round athlete Hodgy
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Post by hodgy on Nov 8, 2015 19:35:21 GMT
Round being the primary word !
Glad to see my prowess has not gone un-noticed !
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Post by windysurfer on Nov 8, 2015 19:47:08 GMT
Hopefully I'll be able to make this.  |
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 8, 2015 20:03:05 GMT
Sorry to be an ignoramace but where does the ride start from?
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Post by hodgy on Nov 8, 2015 20:12:48 GMT
Keswick ..but you have to guess where ...haha
If it was in the summer it would be a case of wherever you could get parked ...
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 8, 2015 20:16:10 GMT
Keswick blimey that's a bit of a drag but hopefully should be worth it. Normally plenty of parking along side the park road and always lots of space on the pencil museum car park.
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Post by Marmite on Nov 8, 2015 20:16:52 GMT
Well that was to the point |
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Post by Marmite on Nov 8, 2015 20:28:30 GMT
Any idea on distant
Climbing ? Lol
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Post by hodgy on Nov 8, 2015 20:29:11 GMT
Well that was to the point That made me laugh Never one to use two words where one will do ..he has however a very dry sense of humour .. I think it's because he only has trees for company during the week ... |
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Post by hodgy on Nov 8, 2015 20:31:04 GMT
Any idea on distant Climbing ? Lol God but you're a glutton for punishment Gaz ..would you like me to answer that on Ants behalf ? Lol |
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Post by Marmite on Nov 8, 2015 20:41:56 GMT
Any idea on distant Climbing ? Lol God but you're a glutton for punishment Gaz ..would you like me to answer that on Ants behalf ? Lol Not long got back from a local 25 mile loop lol missed 3 months of riding bikes mate .. Not say yay or nay mate just intrested in the ride any pics from the last ride just depends if I can talk some one in from the midlands to join us |
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Post by hodgy on Nov 8, 2015 21:06:59 GMT
I've only done this ride once ..but not the naughty version which cuts out a load of the road section ..it's a great ride ..but when we did it if you thought it was wet yesterday then that was a mere trickle in comparison ...bloody snow on the high point ( Honister Pass ? ) and the downhills were more like raging torrents ..well worth the trip though if you can get one of the lads to come up with you ...
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Post by windysurfer on Nov 8, 2015 21:41:29 GMT
21 miles and 3300ft last time I did it but that's the route with the road sections and starting from Castle Rig Campsite.
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Post by Marmite on Nov 8, 2015 21:44:28 GMT
Thanks guys not so keen on the road version ... Now is going to be Hodgy if it's pissing down like yesterday are we still going to do it or bid it bollocks lol |
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Post by hodgy on Nov 8, 2015 22:12:58 GMT
It didn't matter in the end yesterday ..we had a great time! The hardest part as always when the weather is harsh is getting started ...the only time I would seriously consider not starting a ride would be in a force " something " gale ..I fucking hate riding in strong wind ...
Rain ..well you just get wet ....
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Post by rachelizzabeth on Nov 8, 2015 23:02:26 GMT
Here is the fully cheeky route: www.strava.com/activities/410804390It's a hike a bike up Cat Bells, and obviously when you get to Braithwaite you can follow the cycle path next to the A66 back to Keswick rather than complete this route! |
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Post by hodgy on Nov 9, 2015 6:23:03 GMT
That looks a good bit longer than the version I remember Rach ..(congratulations again on your achievements this year! ) ..
If the moving time was over 6 hours then we are going to need to start at sunrise !...over 6,000ft climbing ( gulp ! ) ... Windysurfer was reckoning on 3,000ft ..
I think that version might have to wait for summer ...haha
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Post by Marmite on Nov 9, 2015 6:51:52 GMT
Eeeek mite need lights for that one Thanks for the info Rach |
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have we got a gpx file or copy of the route?
