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Post by kirky72 on Feb 24, 2016 19:35:46 GMT
Thinking of Gargrave or Clapham or maybe hebden if it stays reasonable if it turns for the worse then maybe rivington or Darwen (some combination) if it turns pear shaped.
Could also be be tempted to south lakes area.
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Post by hodgy on Feb 24, 2016 19:41:10 GMT
Oh sorry ..I thought you meant North ..North ..not South North ..lol
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2016 19:47:05 GMT
Stafford is 'The North' to us....  |
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Post by kirky72 on Feb 24, 2016 19:56:14 GMT
Yes it's all about perspective.
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Post by hodgy on Feb 24, 2016 20:14:56 GMT
Gottcha ...
We are actually visiting the south this weekend ..that would be the South West
Of Scotland ...
Have a good ride Kirky ..hope you get some takers ....
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Post by glynnsixo on Feb 24, 2016 20:58:24 GMT
work for me,but hoping to be out next thursday john if thats any good?
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Post by Chopper on Feb 24, 2016 21:01:06 GMT
Thought i was getting some visitors for a moment there  |
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Post by kirky72 on Feb 24, 2016 21:10:13 GMT
I would glynn but I have to work next Thursday as I have a couple of meetings lined up. It's a shame as the first one is in the morning near
Kendal bug I have another after lunch so can't finish early and ride whilst I'm up there.
Could do tues, wed or Friday.
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Post by glynnsixo on Feb 24, 2016 21:17:03 GMT
could do wednesday with a bit of jiggery-pokery
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Post by mike3342 on Feb 24, 2016 21:38:38 GMT
I am up for Saturday John, was going to text you to see if you fancied hodgys ride or head to south lakes if you wanted to. Pretty easy anywhere to be honest or just local if needs be
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Post by kirky72 on Feb 24, 2016 22:59:50 GMT
I've been away a fair bit recently so need to show my face at home as much as possible but the kids do gymnastics and swimming on Saturday until mid afternoon so okay to ride but will have to give a trip up to Scotland a miss.
I'll have a think about possible routes.
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Post by windysurfer on Feb 25, 2016 8:56:37 GMT
I'm planning on riding Ullswater Shore on Saturday morning, leaving mine around 8, so should be setting of from Pooley Bridge at 10ish. 21 miles 2500 climbing and around 3 hours taking it easy.I was going to add Martindale singletrack on to the ride but if you fancy it and are pushed for time we can skip that bit. It's nearly as quick to get to as Ullswater as Ambleside (34 minutes from j36 to j40) This is the route without Martindale www.strava.com/activities/415563711 |
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Post by kirky72 on Feb 25, 2016 20:19:59 GMT
Sorry I thought I had replied earlier but musnt have hit reply before my battery went.
Unfortunately when I mentioned the prospect of a late return from the lakes to my Mrs she reminded me that im going to my parents for Dinner and due there around 3.30pm so I really need to stay a bit more local.
Can choose from Clapham, Darwen to Rivington, hurstwood into Hebden. Or possibly a route from Gargrave to hetton (new to me but I have a map and point by point instructions).
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Post by windysurfer on Feb 25, 2016 20:52:57 GMT
Maybe next time then John,I'll sort out an Ullswater forum ride sometime in March. Weathers looking cold and clear  |
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Post by glynnsixo on Feb 25, 2016 21:13:09 GMT
Maybe next time then John,I'll sort out an Ullswater forum ride sometime in March. Weathers looking cold and clear gaz, if that by any chance would be the weekend of 19th/20th, it would be absolutely awesome   |
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Post by mike3342 on Feb 25, 2016 21:14:33 GMT
John I can be out as early as you want for Darden rivvi if you want or Clapham easy either way
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Post by windysurfer on Feb 25, 2016 21:57:53 GMT
Maybe next time then John,I'll sort out an Ullswater forum ride sometime in March. Weathers looking cold and clear gaz, if that by any chance would be the weekend of 19th/20th, it would be absolutely awesome 19th/20th is good for me, I'll post something in the forum rides section and check out a few route options on Saturday |
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Post by kirky72 on Feb 25, 2016 22:11:07 GMT
Mike how does 9 sound at the royal fold car park. We can head through the woods and over towards Rivington or up and down from the tower first.
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Post by mike3342 on Feb 26, 2016 2:47:11 GMT
Yes mate will text you Friday evening
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Post by kirky72 on Feb 27, 2016 15:27:40 GMT
An enjoyable ride around darwen area with Mike this morning, nice steady pace list of frozen mud and ruts, enjoyed the descents from the tower which are cutting up more and getting more interesting as they do. Mike I know you didn't have your Garmin today so for your info here's the details. www.strava.com/activities/503510374/segments/12093273865Don't know how I managed to take 9 seconds of the royal ripper or whatever's it's called at the end as I had to near enough stop for the group of dog walkers that had tried to barricade the path. Would have been fast without them. |
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Post by mike3342 on Feb 27, 2016 16:28:19 GMT
Cheers john surprised at the amount of climbing on the stats but as you say nice steady pace all the way round and feel good at the end. These are thedaysthat show why we do this a great morning out.
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Post by hodgy on Feb 27, 2016 16:40:15 GMT
John ..where's the bloody list ?
I was looking forward to reading that after the day I've had ...!
Sounds like you had fun ...no pics ?
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Post by mike3342 on Feb 27, 2016 17:56:33 GMT
No time for pics hodgy too busy pedalling steady, chatting and putting the world to rights like a pair of old blokes on a park bench. That's why it turned in to such a pleasant no pressure ride. One of the better ones you realise at the end.
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Post by hodgy on Feb 27, 2016 18:54:42 GMT
Sounds like my kind of ride Mike ...
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Post by kirky72 on Feb 27, 2016 21:20:18 GMT
What do you mean "where's the list " what list, have I forgot something?
I didn't take a camera today, good phone or even my cheapo emergency one as I wasn't expecting any drama, also I may be taking the scenery for granted around there but over than another picture of the same hills and tower there's no real features.
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