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Post by windysurfer on Jan 26, 2016 8:03:51 GMT
I'll be riding in the Lakes this coming weekend if anyone fancies a trip up? Planning on setting off from just outside Ambleside at around 9.30-10.0 on Saturday morning and doing a loop around Loughrigg,Iron Keld & Elterwater. It's around 20 miles with 3500 ft of classic Lakeland climbing  The route is pretty low level and mainly hard packed BW so is ideal to ride after the heavy rain we going to get over the next few days. Current weather forecast for Saturday isn't looking the best with some rain and wind but it's the Lakes so anything could happen! It's a bit short notice but I've been keeping an eye on the weather as I was hoping to ride around Ullswater but that's probably best left for the better weather and longer days. I'll post details of a meeting point if there any interest! I'll also be riding a different Lakes route on Sunday  cheers Gaz |
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Post by hodgy on Jan 26, 2016 10:46:35 GMT
You sold that so well Windy ..who could resist ...haha ! Doesn't look too good for the Sunday either ..in fact it's raining for a solid week according to my weather app .. Great ride but I'll give it a miss this time ...you might need Scuba gear for the lake lapping on the shore path on Loughrigg Terrace ...and that stream half way down Iron Keld will be more like a raging torrent ... Respect for getting out there though ... half way way down Iron Keld ..2010 ? me making a splash ...Ant following ..  |
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Post by windysurfer on Jan 26, 2016 12:13:17 GMT
I didn't really sell it very well did I. I don't want people traveling any sort of distance if the weather is really bad,I'm going up for the weekend anyway so will be riding no matter the weather Just though I'd post up in case anyone is hardcore crazy enough to join me  Maybe this will help  |
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Post by kirky72 on Jan 26, 2016 12:16:48 GMT
I will confirm late as always most likely Friday night as I'm due a tough ride I think on Thursday, also getting some grief to take the family out on Saturday but I'm pushing towards the Sunday.
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Post by Marmite on Jan 26, 2016 17:02:10 GMT
Sorry pal would love to but got a sportive ride Sunday two pass outs not a chance  Would love to have come as I said I was up for riding the lakes with you pal |
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Post by windysurfer on Jan 26, 2016 17:04:05 GMT
Sorry pal would love to but got a sportive ride Sunday two pass outs not a chance Would love to have come as I said I was up for riding the lakes with you pal No worries Gaz I'm up there pretty regularly so will sort out a ride with a bit more notice next time  |
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Post by Marmite on Jan 26, 2016 17:07:45 GMT
Sorry pal would love to but got a sportive ride Sunday two pass outs not a chance Would love to have come as I said I was up for riding the lakes with you pal No worries Gaz I'm up there pretty regularly so will sort out a ride with a bit more notice next time please do Gaz as so looking forward to it will need the training for the kielder classic 101 |
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Post by windysurfer on Jan 31, 2016 17:13:08 GMT
So that will be me on my own then  To be honest it probably was for the best as it was blowing a gale & pissing down all night so I stayed in bed until the rain stopped battering on the van roof, which was just after 10. By the time I set off the rain had stopped but the wind was still blowing 40-50mph which made for some tough headwinds.The headwind was so bad climbing up to Iron Keld from Skelwith bridge I had to turn round half way up and ride to Oxen Fell,up to Iron Keld and back down to Skelwith.This was probably the most exposed part of the ride so the prefect time for the first of many hail showers!  few more random pictures from the ride  Lakeland bridleways at their best  there quite a few bridleways that have been resurfaced over the last few years thankfully they haven't got to this one yet  Loughrigg terrace   the sun even popped out briefly at Timberthwaite quarry  An excellent days riding,covered just short of 22 mile and 4600ft of climbing. www.strava.com/activities/482773959 |
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Post by Marmite on Jan 31, 2016 17:33:21 GMT
Great pics your an animal mate can't wait to get up there for a ride mate |
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Post by glynnsixo on Jan 31, 2016 17:33:48 GMT
nice gaz........like the look of the forth one!
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Post by kirky72 on Jan 31, 2016 17:43:32 GMT
Mucho climbing!
I bet you enjoyed most if the trails to yourself. Will have to get up there soon.
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Post by hodgy on Jan 31, 2016 17:46:38 GMT
nice gaz........like the look of the forth one! I will take a wild guess and say that's the drop crossing from Tilberthwaite over towards th Langdales ? If I'm right then you have ridden that Glynn.. |
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Post by glynnsixo on Jan 31, 2016 18:13:26 GMT
have i? must have been part of the hodgy's hodge close ride.
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Post by hodgy on Jan 31, 2016 18:15:33 GMT
Correct ..but only if I have guessed right ...
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Post by windysurfer on Jan 31, 2016 18:18:56 GMT
Correct ..but only if I have guessed right ... your right Hodgy, it's even better after the recent floods, great to ride both up and down! |
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Post by hodgy on Jan 31, 2016 18:26:30 GMT
Not so sure about the up bit Gaz !
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Post by hodgy on Jan 31, 2016 18:30:48 GMT
Same track a bit further down ..I had a little "off "shortly after this while attempting to turn right about the same time of year ..six years ago ..very icy at the time ..  |
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Post by hodgy on Jan 31, 2016 18:37:47 GMT
..should also have said in my haste to recognise those pics ..how good they are ..and bloody good going ..that's some effort in terms of climbing for what's regarded as a low level ride in the Lakes !
I much prefer those sort of rides than the high level passes ..you just get more time on the bike and the scenery is just as spectacular
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Post by windysurfer on Jan 31, 2016 18:38:58 GMT
I know that bit well although it's nothing like that now, the bedrock is still there but most of everything else has been washed away |
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Post by windysurfer on Jan 31, 2016 18:43:15 GMT
I much prefer those sort of rides than the high level passes ..you just get more time on the bike and the scenery is just as spectacular I couldn't agree more Hodgy, I ride around this area a dozen time a year at least and never get bored of it, the trails change dependent on what been going on with the weather,which direction you ride it in and how you link them up.You can also ride them no matter what the weather. Was planning to ride again this morning but my rear wheel bearing is proper knackered  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2016 19:50:29 GMT
Great pics!
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Post by glynnsixo on Jan 31, 2016 20:07:12 GMT
iv got a couple of rides planned for when me, mrs sixo and tripehound go there to stay in a log cabin in april. kentmere/troutbeck and jenkin crag/ loughrig rides. hope conditions are good enough to enjoy the scenery.
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Post by hodgy on Feb 2, 2016 18:22:35 GMT
Where are you staying Glynn ?
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Post by glynnsixo on Feb 2, 2016 19:04:08 GMT
Whitecross bay , windermere
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Post by hodgy on Feb 2, 2016 19:43:09 GMT
Lovely area ...you should do the High Street ride while in that part ...( I don't mean the shopping area in Windemere! )
I've done this ride 3 times over the years and it has always been misty on the tops ..so I've never seen the view in all its glory ....there is 30 mins at least of hike /carry bike .but the descent makes it worthwhile.
Start at Hartsop and do a circular route ..one of the best rides in the lakes ...
Here is a vid that I found
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