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Adventure cycle festival

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Saw this on the news section of STW and thought I'd share:

http://adventurecyclefestival.co.uk

This not-for-profit festival aims to inspire people to use bikes for adventure, whether that’s a day in the mountains, a coast-to-coast epic, or an overnight bikepacking trip. Based at the spectacular location of Brathay Hall on the shores of Windermere, the Event Village will provide a hub from where exciting organised activities will launch including a ‘cross challenge event’, guided overnight bikepacking trips across the Lakes, a loaded hill climb challenge, and self-guided trips. There will be the chance to try demo bikes and equipment from major brands, plus attend workshops, lectures and film screenings, and of course an evening bar with live music.
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I shall be in attendance in an 'official' capacity ... but don't let that put you off.
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I shall be in attendance in an 'official' capacity ... but don't let that put you off.
Us too. :smile:
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Whatcha doing?
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Great location!

If i'm not riding the TT again i'll be there..
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Wildcat Gear will be there, and I'm lined up to do some luggage workshops.
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Pity its the Highland trail week. I suppose if you managed a sub 6 day ride you could make it down....
That weekend I will mainly be eating and sleeping I suspect
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htrider wrote:Pity its the Highland trail week. I suppose if you managed a sub 6 day ride you could make it down....
That weekend I will mainly be eating and sleeping I suspect
That was my thought as well - better get a shift on then :lol:
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And the Capital trail weekend.
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htrider wrote:Pity its the Highland trail week. I suppose if you managed a sub 6 day ride you could make it down....
That weekend I will mainly be eating and sleeping I suspect
Need to finish in 4 days to allow for the 2 days post ride loitering in the real food cafe and tyndrum inn though :wink:
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Is there some form of itinerary?
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Bit far for me, sadly. Sounds cool though. :)
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Is there some form of itinerary?
Still in the planning / sorting out stages yet ... I'm going to see if I can boil that there big lake dry :wink:
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Looks like a nice idea. Hope it goes well!
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Bearbonesnorm wrote:
Is there some form of itinerary?
Still in the planning / sorting out stages yet ... I'm going to see if I can boil that there big lake dry :wink:
Don't do that - Andy is going down with some packrafts :-)
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GregMay wrote:Looks like a nice idea. Hope it goes well!
What day and time is your talk Greg?

http://www.adventurecyclefestival.co.uk/
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JohnClimber wrote:
GregMay wrote:Looks like a nice idea. Hope it goes well!
What day and time is your talk Greg?

http://www.adventurecyclefestival.co.uk/

TBC - but looking like both Friday and Saturday for the TD - also doing a shorter one about training and nutrition.

I suspect I'll be quite tired :)
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Don't forget people - Chew will be leading a ride / overnight from the train station on Fri afternoon and aiming to arrive at the venue Sat morning.
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And I'll be around on Saturday PM to educate you on how you should have packed/ re-packed your luggage to make your short rde easier
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Has anyone given any thought to where they're staying yet? It would appear than on-site accommodation doesn't run to tents, so I was thinking the Low Wray campsite down the road on Sat night?
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Bearbonesnorm wrote:Campsite
:o :o :o

I shall be under a hedge somewhere....

We can sort out a ride/bivi Saturday night for anyone interested in staying out on the hills
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campsite
You don't know how much it pained me to write that do ya :wink:
I shall be under a hedge somewhere....

We can sort out a ride/bivi Saturday night for anyone interested in staying out on the hills
:-bd
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Bearbonesnorm wrote:Has anyone given any thought to where they're staying yet? It would appear than on-site accommodation doesn't run to tents, so I was thinking the Low Wray campsite down the road on Sat night?
Fancy joining me on an easy laid back ride on quiet roads to pub for food, with one off road climb to this bivi spot?
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I don't think I'll be there. Highland trail the weekend before and an event at the Edinburgh cycling festival the weekend after.

Sounds good though.
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