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Loads of mountain bikers on here but never got an organised ride together. So maybe get a few together for a couple of weeks time?
Thinking possibly in Hebden Bridge, Todmorden area as is reasonably central for quite a few people and maybe a blast round Lee Quarry as well. Route to be decided (by someone who knows the area better than me).
So anyone fancy it? If so when are you available? Anyone suggest a different location or know a good route?
The End to End challenge on the Isle of Man is a good day out.
Im robbing your thread - How about a Forum road ride as well?
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Originally Posted by Al Fowler
Then don't rob the thread but do a seperate one for a seperate ride :rolleyes:...easy see!!
I got told off for making too many threads you see.:(:rolleyes: He knows who he is.Quote:
Originally Posted by emmilou
Not up to going up north but if anyone wants to ride in South Wales I am well up for it. Just got back from Afan where everything seems to be in very nice conditions. Even the 'Green run' which is the one bit that gets badly muddy was a delight. Not to many people around during the week either but more than I expected, I am clearly not the only one not working...
Ifor
Sounds great. Now, all I need is a bike...
Softie, on tuesdays and thursday - on Preston market they sell loads....bet you could get one with two wheels for a tenner!Quote:
Originally Posted by southernsoftie
Steady on! One step at a time. I've been away quite a while. I may need stabilisers. Or is it one of those things you never forget once you know how?:(Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
Well i crash all the time so i guess i forget very quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by southernsoftie
Perhaps its me who needs stabilisers!
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Originally Posted by southernsoftie
Going to sell mine (the mtb) serious offers accepted although you'll have to like a flash of pink! :D
Oo-er!! Does that cost extra?;)Quote:
Originally Posted by emmilou
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Originally Posted by southernsoftie
Not for you sweetie I'll throw in the flash for nothing! :D
lol!:o:)Quote:
Originally Posted by emmilou
Funnily enough I'd thought of suggesting something similar. See if we get any more interest or we could do something closer to to home. Addingham-Quote:
Originally Posted by AJF
Skipton over Roman Road
-Rylstone-Embsay Moor-Bolton Abbey-Addingham is a good un ;)
My god you go for a bike ride and you come back to a hijacked thread:eek:
Ifor, I maytake you up on that south wales ride a bit later in the year. Seen you riding though (open 12) so you may have to slow down a bit.
Derby Tup, lets see if we can get some genuine interest from others and then see where to go. If not then I will be round to yours for cups of tea then straight out your door for that route. Tis a good one!
Just sold my MTB so a road ride sounds good to me, sorry AJF, may have a singlespeed MTB soon though;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
How about a Dark Peak/Goyt Valley ride from Hayfield area? Can do either road or mountain.... have just come up with a great road route for a Cycling Plus article that, although only 60km long, crams in 1850m of ascent including a 1:4 cobbled climb....
Might be up for a mtb ride at some point. It'd have to be up this end (Lancs/Yorks) rather than Wales though. I will be on the Singlespeed too. Yay!
A bike's a bike is my thinking so singlespeed, crossers - merrylegs ;) should be welcome :) AJF when you thinking? I'm doing Blubberhouses 25 on Apr 5 and PPP but am pretty free apart from that
May I register my interest? Especially if it is going to be in South Wales...
Road/off road no problems, as long as it can be ridden on a hard tail or cross bike... I don't have a single speed off roader in my posession though...
So mtb/crosser ride in South Yorkshire dales / Hebtodmordon
AJF
Derby Tup
fishbulb
Nikalas? Fancy a lanc/yorkshire ride?
Merrylegs on x bike?
Hanneke would you still be interested in a Lancs/Yorks ride as well? I would love to come down for a Wales ride but wouldn't be till June most likely?
Possible date of April 11th? Hows that with others?
Easter Saturday? I'd forgotten about Easter and might be away but will let you know :)
I would be, but very much depending on the date... I am running the Anni waltz in the Lakes on the 11th, so can't do that...Quote:
Originally Posted by AJF
Also, from 4 April I am working weekends again, as our exhibition season starts... so I am either racing the bike or working... However, some races are in the Midlands, so I could make a combined trip... I have a race on 19 April in the am in Nottingham for example, so could chuck the MTB or crosser in the back of the car as well, and get muddy in the afternoon, as a recovery???
A South Wales ride in June would be brill too... easier to fit in for me, as I won't have to travel...
So.... anyone fancy meeting Peak District-ish for a halfway meeting point between northerners and sourtherners? DT should be able to advise on routes?
I thought that but excluding Wales, the south is just past Sheffield is it not?Quote:
Originally Posted by dominion
Hence I was thinking Heb/Tod. To be honest though not fussed where we ride, what we ride on or how fast or slow we go. As long as there is cake!
Didn't think of Easter either. So how about who can make the following dates
Weekend of 11th/12th April
or
weekend of 18th/19th April
Maybe drop the Dales as it is not that central and suggest either Peaks or Calderdale?
Peak or Calderdale 18 or 19 April sounds good :) cake is essential! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by AJF
Lancashire is best for me, preferably within cycling distance of Preston.:D
Todmorden used to be Lancashire until they thought better of it. There is a direct train from Preston to Tod.Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
So having sorted out your travel arrangements are you therefore interested and putting a vote in for Calderdale? If so you free 18th/19th?
Oh right, well i'd love to!Quote:
Originally Posted by AJF
Im working both those evenings but ill see if i could swap it or book then off somehow.
Put me down as a 'maybe/hopefully'.
Cheers for the train idea.
(Was just looking at the trains, to Tod it changes at Hebden Bridge so if Hebden is another option people want to consider?
Will check dates... happy to travel a bit for some different rides.. Off for two days of singlespeed mayhem at Coed-Y-Brenin next week! Let me know when and where.... are you all too scared of my road route?
Al, Heb is one stop away or 5 mins on the bike. Would be no probs meeting at either for a calderdale route.
Nikalas, more scared of my road bike than your road route. Although it is my next project.
Hebden bridge it is then.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by AJF
How serious is the calderdale route? Ive only got front suspension....(its a hybrid)
18th April is now a better date for me. Got my little bro's 18th birthday so going for a few beers on Saturday night then climbing on Sunday.
Al, we hadn't really set a route yet. I guess a route would be set based on who is coming and the bikes they have. So front suspension will be fine. It is what I have on my bike.
Can we then say 18th April in Calderdale
Al - possible?
DT - If there is cake
AJF
Fishbulb as a lanc I am guessing a good location for you? Be good to meet you as I love the videos.
Hanneke, maybe a gentle warm up the day before a race?
Nikalas, just let us know if the date fits.
So anyone else want to express an interest?
Fingers crossed. Will consult the Boss when I get home.
PS It's my lad that does the videos, but thanks!
I might just pop along, will know closer to date
No, alas, I am working the 18th... besides, bit risky, trashing around on an MTB the day before an importnat race... especially with all these crashes around lately... :(Quote:
Originally Posted by AJF
just thought I would give this a quick bump to see if it generates any more interest?
You been reading my mind Anthony? Was just thinking about this! I'm up for a ride - free all EASTER weekend now and happy to go wherever. If it's just me and thee could do Addingham route or been fancying Tour d' Ingleborough for a while; 43k, 700m from Ingleton :)Quote:
Originally Posted by AJF
I could be up for something this weekend. Keep us posted!Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup