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Post by windysurfer on Feb 26, 2016 21:12:30 GMT
Saturday the 19th of March, meeting at Pooley Bridge at 9.30 for 10am set off. Exact meet point will be decided depending on how many people turn up but it will be very near Pooley Bridge. A rough idea of the route is Pooley up to the stone circle and then take in the excellent bridleway that runs down to Howtown. From there we'll climb up to Boredale Hause by one of two options then back down the other. Next is the rocky techy bridleway that is Ullswater shore before climbing back up to Boredale Hause via Patterdale. Again there's a choice of descents back down to Howtown before a road section along the shore road back to the cars. Route will be between 20-30 miles (weather dependent!) at a easy pace so we can take in the scenery  Here's a taster    cheers Gaz |
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Post by glynnsixo on Feb 26, 2016 21:30:43 GMT
im up for this gaz. roughly what time you thinking of starting? its nearly 3 hours travel time for me.
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Post by hodgy on Feb 26, 2016 21:36:57 GMT
That's a brilliant ride Gaz ..unfortunately I'm not going to make that or any other ride on that day as its the nearest weekend to my sons birthday and we will be doing something as yet unplanned ( probably karting ) with him ..
Hope you get the right weather for it ..
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Post by windysurfer on Feb 26, 2016 21:39:47 GMT
im up for this gaz. roughly what time you thinking of starting? its nearly 3 hours travel time for me. 9.30 meet up for a 10am start but flexible as there will be plenty of daylight |
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Post by glynnsixo on Feb 26, 2016 21:43:33 GMT
ok cheers! i need my reading glasses on.........just read your first post again |
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Post by windysurfer on Feb 26, 2016 21:47:26 GMT
That's a brilliant ride Gaz ..unfortunately I'm not going to make that or any other ride on that day as its the nearest weekend to my sons birthday and we will be doing something as yet unplanned ( probably karting ) with him .. Hope you get the right weather for it .. That's a shame but family first. I'm sure it won't be the last time I ride around here so may be next time  |
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Post by kirky72 on Feb 26, 2016 21:56:58 GMT
I'll defo try to make it gaz. Are you up there that weekend with the Mrs? Just a slight chance I may be India but will know in the next week.
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Post by kirky72 on Feb 26, 2016 21:57:12 GMT
Great pics by the way.
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Post by windysurfer on Feb 26, 2016 22:08:59 GMT
I'll defo try to make it gaz. Are you up there that weekend with the Mrs? Just a slight chance I may be India but will know in the next week. Sue's working so probably just up for the day. Going to ride it tomorrow so hoping to take a few more picture especially of the shore bridleway |
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Post by andyr on Feb 26, 2016 22:11:01 GMT
Just remember the bridge is out so you have to go in the back way (fnar!). There is a temporary one being built but not due to open until easter.
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Post by windysurfer on Feb 26, 2016 22:13:26 GMT
Just remember the bridge is out so you have to go in the back way (fnar!). There is a temporary one being built but not due to open until easter. Going to have to try and remember that in the morning! |
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Post by brakedust on Feb 26, 2016 23:22:56 GMT
Yes thank you I'm in :thumbup:
Gutted I can't come with you sat
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Post by Marmite on Feb 27, 2016 2:05:56 GMT
I'll do my best Gaz ;or this one |
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Post by windysurfer on Feb 27, 2016 17:20:48 GMT
A couple of pictures from todays test ride of the Ullswater shore bridleway.    I tried out the bridleway to Martindale today which adds about 8 mile onto the route.It tested my dislike of heights to the limit as just round the corner there is nothing to the left of the track, well nothing until you hit the bottom 800 ft below  . It also shows the climb up on the other side of the valley  www.strava.com/activities/503652206 |
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Post by brakedust on Feb 27, 2016 17:26:53 GMT
Flipping awesome!
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Post by exelmansk on Feb 27, 2016 18:25:33 GMT
Really nice  but very long way from Leeds :/ and i dont have car. |
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Post by roundie1981 on Feb 27, 2016 18:37:52 GMT
Looks great that gaz
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Post by Marmite on Feb 27, 2016 19:07:26 GMT
That's looks bloody awesome mate hope that I'm back on my bike before and still got some sort of fitness great pics  |
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Post by glynnsixo on Feb 27, 2016 19:34:43 GMT
that looks interesting1 not like i imagined it to be, as a waterside track
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Post by andyr on Feb 27, 2016 19:46:20 GMT
The path along ulswater is a rocky tech fest. It's also bloody good fun even if you're inept on a bike like I am.
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Post by hodgy on Feb 27, 2016 20:01:34 GMT
Utter bullshit Mr R ..who's eyes are you trying to pull the wool over then !
Inept rider my arse ...
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Post by kirky72 on Feb 27, 2016 21:15:58 GMT
That looks like a seriously gruelling ride today Gaz. Is there anyway we can do all often goods it's but keep it to around 3500/4000ft climbing?
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Post by glynnsixo on Feb 27, 2016 22:13:25 GMT
That looks like a seriously gruelling ride today Gaz. Is there anyway we can do all often goods it's but keep it to around 3500/4000ft climbing? you been on the strong stuff john??  |
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Post by hodgy on Feb 27, 2016 22:20:03 GMT
He has been compiling a list of frozen ruts & stuff ....
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Post by kirky72 on Feb 27, 2016 22:35:29 GMT
Unfortunately not, supposed to have read " all of the good stuff". Lol.
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but very long way from Leeds :/ and i dont have car.
