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Post by windysurfer on Mar 15, 2016 22:10:10 GMT
The plan so far! Pooley Bridge is still without a bridge so there is a diversion in place.You need to leave the M6 at J40 and then instead of following the sign for Ullswater/Keswick you need to follow the road markings for the A66E towards Scotch Corner\Brough and pick up the diversion from there after the second roundabout. Parking is right at the start of the bridle way.Just before to get to Pooley take a left turn then follow sign for Hill Croft caravan site,go passed the site until you reach a dead end,then you have arrived! Postcode CA10 2LT should take you to the caravan site  Meet at 10-10:15 for 10.30 start I've pm people my mobile number in case they need it. Weather looking OK at present  |
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Post by hodgy on Mar 15, 2016 22:40:38 GMT
Have fun you crazy kids!
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Post by glynnsixo on Mar 18, 2016 16:50:09 GMT
so how many do we have for tomorrows ride? looking forward to this!
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Post by gramish on Mar 18, 2016 17:03:25 GMT
I'll be in touch with Russell this evening, but he was pretty certain last weekend. So that would be Jaco (Paul), Russell and moi all in Paul's van. That's all from the north-eastern massiiiive, Hodgy and Colin on domestics, Dave n Jean at 40,000ft on way home from ski-ing. Ant and Andy have other business (not together!) but I can't remember what they is.
Very looking forward!
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Post by Marmite on Mar 18, 2016 18:01:38 GMT
Enjoy chaps gutted I can't make this one  |
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Post by windysurfer on Mar 18, 2016 18:45:48 GMT
As far as I know there's Me Manf John Mike Russell Paul Graham Glynn see you in the morning |
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 18, 2016 18:59:11 GMT
Have fun lads! Even if I wanted I couldn't do it tomorrow!
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Post by windysurfer on Mar 19, 2016 18:48:19 GMT
Brilliant day out (again) Very nice to have great company on one of my favorite rides. Thanks to everyone for coming, hope you enjoyed it as much as I did www.strava.com/activities/521252783 |
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 19, 2016 19:11:45 GMT
...bastards!?...lol
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Post by mike3342 on Mar 19, 2016 19:13:57 GMT
It was brilliant Gas even with the cramp! Sat down on couch at moment and both thighs have locked again. Thanks for guiding us, thanks all for being patient, thanks Graham for keeping me company and thanks to kirky for the car share. Good to meet the north east maaasive!! And manf the mountain goat And to see Glyn again.
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Post by Marmite on Mar 19, 2016 19:18:24 GMT
Sounds shit , ya bunch of wankers Can't wait to see the pics  Mike how did the Gaz hill rating go mate ?? |
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Post by windysurfer on Mar 19, 2016 19:24:50 GMT
Manf gave myself and Russell a masterclass in climbing today by nearly climbing the impossible to climb Boredale bridleway.Bloody good effort mate |
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Post by mike3342 on Mar 19, 2016 19:34:49 GMT
Gaz it was triple hard hazard.made the peaks look flat, sure I saw glyn have a rest although he was a long way in front so it could have been a mirage lol
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Post by mike3342 on Mar 19, 2016 19:35:52 GMT
Sorry hazard is what auto spell substitutes for bastard
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 19, 2016 19:43:43 GMT
Me...wants...me...wants!
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Post by Marmite on Mar 19, 2016 20:06:06 GMT
Manf gave myself and Russell a masterclass in climbing today by nearly climbing the impossible to climb Boredale bridleway.Bloody good effort mate I think you should inspect manf bike for a hidden motor he's a bloody goat lol see mikes pics looked an epic mate |
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Post by kirky72 on Mar 19, 2016 20:07:44 GMT
when I stop consuming vast amounts of carby foods (paella, with wedges, garlic bread done, desert and Doritos outstanding), I will try and edit some of the go pro footage and stick it up it could be a while though.
Oh, great ride, great company as always and a great day. Kept dry and if I hadn't jinxed us with saying that no body's had a mechanical, a physical or an off, quickly follow by two offs, two puncture and a cramping it may have run problem free.
I think we need to sort a stay out in the Patterdsle youth hostel it looked perfect for a ride over to
Hellavyn and then could tackle today's ride the next day or vice versa.
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 19, 2016 20:15:38 GMT
That's an awesome idea...just for info, I now stay at a great B&B in Workington who not only has a great cooked breakfast, is clean, great beds but also an great secure garage in the bike to store bikes...costs around 43 quid a night! Just an idea as well!
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Post by kirky72 on Mar 19, 2016 20:18:35 GMT
Think is yon could leave you gear and car at the youth hostel and ride right from the door and climb up the valley to Hellavyn and passed the front door of it on today's ride, saves staying somewhere where you have to drive over and then find parking. Parking or at least free parking is difficult around the riding spots and will be more do as we move towards summer.
Oh the there's s pub just down the road we well, also have a bike lock up.
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Post by kirky72 on Mar 19, 2016 20:20:59 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Mar 19, 2016 20:34:22 GMT
It was brilliant Gas even with the cramp! Sat down on couch at moment and both thighs have locked again. Thanks for guiding us, thanks all for being patient, thanks Graham for keeping me company and thanks to kirky for the car share. Good to meet the north east maaasive!! And manf the mountain goat And to see Glyn again. That was me on Thursday Mike ...both legs cramped at the same time ..bloody agony . Must have been a bit deja vu-ish for Graham ...sounds like you had a great time ..sorry to have missed it Respect Manf ...! |
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Post by glynnsixo on Mar 19, 2016 21:09:30 GMT
Brilliant ride today! Absolutely loved it. Thanks gaz for guiding round such a vood route. Manf IS the original duracell bunny. Great bunch to ride with. Just gunna tuck into an indian takeaway, ill sort thro all the pics tomorrow
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Post by glynnsixo on Mar 19, 2016 21:10:06 GMT
Good not vood
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Post by gramish on Mar 19, 2016 22:05:23 GMT
Totally fooked! An epic, and great day. Really enjoyed it, at the end! The suffering will be forgotten as always, the good memories won't. I didn't see a lot of anyone else's hero skills from where I mostly was, but special mention has to go to Gaz. First class trail leading pal, I'll never forget all of that. Manf, you too pal, will always be a privilege to ride with such a magnificent crew, and that means every one of you. But you all missed out on the Juniper experience! Well worth the barrel roll off the track for that perfumed loveliness  I'm sorry that Mike had to suffer the most pain, but also a little bit glad for the company when I was not able to climb the bastard Hause, and others, at all... Salute to everyone  |
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Post by kirky72 on Mar 20, 2016 0:30:39 GMT
Didn't take a camera today but got some intermittent shots from the Gopro. following the famous Manf down the first descent.   Behind Jacko heading back to Pooley bridge  Heading down a nice descent from Bause hill, or something like that. Whatever its called it was bloody good. Slightly rocky start lol.   Techy shore bridleway  More to follow |
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I'm sorry that Mike had to suffer the most pain, but also a little bit glad for the company when I was not able to climb the bastard Hause, and others, at all...
