Right as a break from this dull Monday, I need to start thinking about where we'll ride on Wednesday night...
Anyone got any ideas or burning desires...?
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Route ideas and who's out for the Wednesday night ride...
Route ideas and who's out for the Wednesday night ride...
by dove on Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:04 pm
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Re: Route ideas and who's out for the Wednesday night ride...
by merlin on Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:06 pm
How about this for an idea?
Up kinder road> Farlands> Kinderlow end> Coldwell Clough> Peep'o Day> Chinley Churn> Phoside> Highgate Head> Elle Bank> Pub...
Up kinder road> Farlands> Kinderlow end> Coldwell Clough> Peep'o Day> Chinley Churn> Phoside> Highgate Head> Elle Bank> Pub...
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Merlins, the UK's smallest bird of prey, use speed & agility to hunt. Often seen flying fast & low to surprise prey.
But they are actually most successful in the air, chasing birds. It is one of the best aerial predators..!
But they are actually most successful in the air, chasing birds. It is one of the best aerial predators..!
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Re: Route ideas and who's out for the Wednesday night ride...
by sparrow on Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:31 am
I`ll be out.
Not sure about the route though. Might be a little optimistic with all the snow and ice that`s still lingering.
Not sure about the route though. Might be a little optimistic with all the snow and ice that`s still lingering.
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Re: Route ideas and who's out for the Wednesday night ride...
by skylark on Wed Feb 10, 2010 1:13 pm
I should be out too.
you trying to put people off with that route?
you trying to put people off with that route?
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Re: Route ideas and who's out for the Wednesday night ride...
by merlin on Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:55 am
Details of last night’s ride
Route & Stats: Sorry Dave, I am not in a position to post these this week, so you can’t compare/contrast… But it was a steady yet technical, fun and cheeky ride! Basically we started on the route above but deviated (and took in extra bit but missed out some too)…
In attendance were: FP Dave, Gus, Gary (almost fully recovered), Rus, new rider Brian from New Mills and myself.
Weather: dry, windy to start, but clear and freezing – nice riding conditions as after the initial climb the wind was behind us!
Most annoying thing: my freewheel freezing
Best thing: the normally very muddy ground on this route being frozen solid
Most predicable thing: despite Gus complaining about being ill, and Gary just recovering from leg injury, they were both the first up the hills!
Most surprising thing: Gus joining us for a swift half in the pub!
Summary: All good clean fun - the mud was frozen!
Route & Stats: Sorry Dave, I am not in a position to post these this week, so you can’t compare/contrast… But it was a steady yet technical, fun and cheeky ride! Basically we started on the route above but deviated (and took in extra bit but missed out some too)…
In attendance were: FP Dave, Gus, Gary (almost fully recovered), Rus, new rider Brian from New Mills and myself.
Weather: dry, windy to start, but clear and freezing – nice riding conditions as after the initial climb the wind was behind us!
Most annoying thing: my freewheel freezing
Best thing: the normally very muddy ground on this route being frozen solid
Most predicable thing: despite Gus complaining about being ill, and Gary just recovering from leg injury, they were both the first up the hills!
Most surprising thing: Gus joining us for a swift half in the pub!
Summary: All good clean fun - the mud was frozen!
Merlins, the UK's smallest bird of prey, use speed & agility to hunt. Often seen flying fast & low to surprise prey.
But they are actually most successful in the air, chasing birds. It is one of the best aerial predators..!
But they are actually most successful in the air, chasing birds. It is one of the best aerial predators..!
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Re: Route ideas and who's out for the Wednesday night ride...
by merlin on Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:12 am
Also, I don't think I'll be out next week - it depends on what time we get back from London.
If I don't see you have a wonderfull time!
If I don't see you have a wonderfull time!
Merlins, the UK's smallest bird of prey, use speed & agility to hunt. Often seen flying fast & low to surprise prey.
But they are actually most successful in the air, chasing birds. It is one of the best aerial predators..!
But they are actually most successful in the air, chasing birds. It is one of the best aerial predators..!
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Re: Route ideas and who's out for the Wednesday night ride...
by sparrow on Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:55 am
As Dave isn`t able to correct you on the stats, I just thought I`d let you know that Brian actually spells his name Bryan and Rus is actually called Ross, as in fish fingers.
Give my regards to the Queen.
Give my regards to the Queen.
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Re: Route ideas and who's out for the Wednesday night ride...
by merlin on Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:50 am
Sorry Bryan and Ross!
The Queen sends her regards! Its true what the say - the streets reaaly are paved with gold!
The Queen sends her regards! Its true what the say - the streets reaaly are paved with gold!
Merlins, the UK's smallest bird of prey, use speed & agility to hunt. Often seen flying fast & low to surprise prey.
But they are actually most successful in the air, chasing birds. It is one of the best aerial predators..!
But they are actually most successful in the air, chasing birds. It is one of the best aerial predators..!
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Re: Route ideas and who's out for the Wednesday night ride...
by merlin on Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:43 am
Last night’s ride...
Route Map
The above was the short route – a few added an extra little loop on to the end.
In attendance:
FP (which house?) Dave,
Dave (5.30am start for Brighton) Knowles,
Gus (still not well – or is it old age, but first up the hills) French,
Gary (Sergeant single-speed),
Maher (only just made it),
Bryan (back for more),
Chris (long time no see),
John (got twitchy and went to watch the football)!
And myself (just back from down south)
Weather: cold and snowing.
Most annoying: Puncture
Most enjoyable: Banter, Beer and Pork Scratchings
Most surprising: Dave Knowles not going to the pub (& Gus joining us again)
Most predicable: John not finishing the ride with everyone else… This is becoming a habit - do you not like us?! LOL
Summary: When you break the snow covered icy crust, you sink into the familiar dark muddy gloop – This is not intended as a metaphor!
Route Map
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The above was the short route – a few added an extra little loop on to the end.
In attendance:
FP (which house?) Dave,
Dave (5.30am start for Brighton) Knowles,
Gus (still not well – or is it old age, but first up the hills) French,
Gary (Sergeant single-speed),
Maher (only just made it),
Bryan (back for more),
Chris (long time no see),
John (got twitchy and went to watch the football)!
And myself (just back from down south)
Weather: cold and snowing.
Most annoying: Puncture
Most enjoyable: Banter, Beer and Pork Scratchings
Most surprising: Dave Knowles not going to the pub (& Gus joining us again)
Most predicable: John not finishing the ride with everyone else… This is becoming a habit - do you not like us?! LOL
Summary: When you break the snow covered icy crust, you sink into the familiar dark muddy gloop – This is not intended as a metaphor!
Merlins, the UK's smallest bird of prey, use speed & agility to hunt. Often seen flying fast & low to surprise prey.
But they are actually most successful in the air, chasing birds. It is one of the best aerial predators..!
But they are actually most successful in the air, chasing birds. It is one of the best aerial predators..!
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Re: Route ideas and who's out for the Wednesday night ride...
by skylark on Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:10 pm
nice write up.
It was the most enjoyable ride I've had for some time - I was actually up there in the top half of the group - probably cos most of the fast guys were ill or on recovery rides, but nevertheless it made me feel good, so thanks anyway
Excellent route, and I nearly got launched into outer space by my bike, as Chris will testify!
It was the most enjoyable ride I've had for some time - I was actually up there in the top half of the group - probably cos most of the fast guys were ill or on recovery rides, but nevertheless it made me feel good, so thanks anyway
Excellent route, and I nearly got launched into outer space by my bike, as Chris will testify!
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