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Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:02 am
by Richard G
Balls. Didn't bring any. Any shops in Staveley that would have some?

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:59 am
by boxelder
Wheelbase? Don't get anything except Smidge. It's pretty breezy though, so probably not an issue.

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:27 am
by benp1
Richard G wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:02 am Balls. Didn't bring any. Any shops in Staveley that would have some?
Staveley Pharmacy

https://www.smidgeup.com/shop/stockists/

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 12:29 pm
by Richard G
Thanks. So I've found the first of the things I've forgotten, and it's important...

Anyone have a method of attaching a cheapy Cree torch to a helmet that they can bring for me to borrow? I usually use a rubber mount with velcro straps but it's currently a few hundred miles away from me. I'm not planning on doing a lot of night riding, but I'd rather be safe!

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 12:47 pm
by benp1
I'll bring one with me, Rich

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 1:07 pm
by Javi
Yep, a bit midgy last Sunday evening, when the wind decided to stop and became food for them.

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 5:04 pm
by Sarah
Late to the party and discussion....

I am finally about to toe the line, had numerous entries but never got this far, mostly due to ill health, so super excited.

Given dodgy health I am planning on doing a shorter ride, slowish, but with cake and some local knowledge. Would love a bit of company. Not sure where I will bivi, but know some nice spots.

Wont be there till Saturday morning, so look out for the slow woman on a black Ogre and say hi!

Cheers

Sarah

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:08 pm
by Richard G
benp1 wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 12:47 pm I'll bring one with me, Rich
Cheers Ben, I've sorted it now though.

If anyone has a cadence magnet or small neodymium magnet I'd be most appreciative though. Smashed mine off somewhere today and I suck at getting my gearing right if I can't see my cadence.

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:17 pm
by whitestone
Pretty sure I have one lying around Rich. We are getting there fairly early on Sat morning so if you source one before then, not a problem.

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:02 pm
by BigdummySteve
New caliper installed and bled, I’m a coming :-bd

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:06 pm
by eskay
Richard G wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:08 pm
benp1 wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 12:47 pm I'll bring one with me, Rich
Cheers Ben, I've sorted it now though.

If anyone has a cadence magnet or small neodymium magnet I'd be most appreciative though. Smashed mine off somewhere today and I suck at getting my gearing right if I can't see my cadence.
Hi Rich, first time posting on here after noticing it mentioned on singletrack. I have just put a magnet in my van, I am leaving from Bristol hopefully before 10 tomorrow so should get there in the afternoon. I will be in a silver Vito

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:12 pm
by JohnClimber
Sarah wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 5:04 pm Late to the party and discussion....

I am finally about to toe the line, had numerous entries but never got this far, mostly due to ill health, so super excited.

Given dodgy health I am planning on doing a shorter ride, slowish, but with cake and some local knowledge. Would love a bit of company. Not sure where I will bivi, but know some nice spots.

Wont be there till Saturday morning, so look out for the slow woman on a black Ogre and say hi!

Cheers

Sarah
Sarah,
you are more than welcome to join the crock pots at the back.

I woke up this morning unable to walk
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After twisting my ankle on Monday the pain kicked in at 1am this morning.
I rode around the block before loading the bike in the campervan and I was OK.
Hopefully it will be more useful on Saturday morning.
Jeff is joining us around 8.30 for a leisurely 9am ride off
Look for 3 fat bikes (one limping, looking for sympathy) and an old bloke on an MTB.

We've a low level 66 mile version in mind.

We are mostly harmless
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And only interested in riding at the slowest's pace, beer, ginger bread, cake, SPAR's and talking rubbish.

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:21 pm
by Richard G
I'm booked in for food at Eagle and Child for 6pm. Was originally going to go for a ride in the day but the weather looks sh*te so I can't be bothered.

Will pop over to the shop and grab some beers for the evening.

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:44 pm
by postierich
Field has had a trim first comers please park on the boundary and drive in anti clockwise I should be there at 2pm.
All parking on this field now do not park in the old field in Staveley
Image206039701_10159734139981474_3991609684106448649_n by Richard Munro, on Flickr
Image205444167_10159734139391474_7177876341119487433_n by Richard Munro, on Flickr
Image202565692_10159734139206474_5918815669679986866_n by Richard Munro, on Flickr

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:48 am
by Mrhoppy
Sarah wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 5:04 pm Late to the party and discussion....

I am finally about to toe the line, had numerous entries but never got this far, mostly due to ill health, so super excited.

Given dodgy health I am planning on doing a shorter ride, slowish, but with cake and some local knowledge. Would love a bit of company. Not sure where I will bivi, but know some nice spots.

Wont be there till Saturday morning, so look out for the slow woman on a black Ogre and say hi!

Cheers

Sarah

Hi Sarah,

I'm riding with Mrs hoppy, it's her 1st bikepacking ride so we'll also be slow and running a shorter route. I'm on an overloaded blue Stooge MK4 and Mrs hoppy is on a very lightly loaded trek Roscoe black and pink.

Chris

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 9:06 am
by ton
ook for 3 fat bikes (one limping, looking for sympathy) and an old bloke on an MTB.

We've a low level 66 mile version in mind.

i would appreciate tagging along to a steady group. if that is ok john.

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 9:14 am
by Richard G
Cheers for the magnet offers. Weather is properly grim here, definitely not riding today as I already got soaked yesterday.

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 9:45 am
by benp1
Had a dodgy knee earlier this week so thought I'd head out with the local MTB club on the wednesday evening ride to test that it would be OK for this weekend.

Annoyingly I crashed on a wet, off camber turn (have since changed the tyres to something grippier) and am now sporting cuts/bruises down my right and walking with a slight limp :cry: :shock: :lol:

Will defo be taking it easy this weekend :-bd

PS - if anyone has a spare pair of 12 speed quick links for my SRAM 12 speed chain I will gladly purchase a set from you! I only have 10s here

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 10:04 am
by quimarche
@benp1 Wheelbase in Staveley has them in stock - £7 a piece.
@RichardG Wheelbase also has Smidge in stock.

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 10:35 am
by JohnClimber
ton wrote: Fri Jun 25, 2021 9:06 am i would appreciate tagging along to a steady group. if that is ok john.
We'd love to have you join us Tony.
I'll message you the details :-bd

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 10:37 am
by benp1
quimarche wrote: Fri Jun 25, 2021 10:04 am @benp1 Wheelbase in Staveley has them in stock - £7 a piece.
@RichardG Wheelbase also has Smidge in stock.
Thank you. I wasn't sure what time we're heading off but I guess it won't be before 9am on Sat when they open

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:51 am
by Richard G
Am at the brewery... bought some bottles for later and staying for a cheeky couple.
benp1 wrote: Fri Jun 25, 2021 10:37 am
Thank you. I wasn't sure what time we're heading off but I guess it won't be before 9am on Sat when they open
I'm only a 5 min walk away. Want me to grab you a set?

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 12:14 pm
by Richard G
White and black Scott on a white car in car park. Any of us?

Edit - Anyone have a maps link to that camping field? Not sure where it is.

Edit 2 - Balls, that's a good distance away. Too far to walk and can't drive as have had a drink. Hmm.

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:34 pm
by Richard G
Just asked and no reservations at the bar. They're expecting it to be quiet... I told them they're going to be surprised. 😝

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:36 pm
by Richard G
Another bikepacker arrived. Stitches + Steel.