Ride thing type thing, W Lakes
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Ride thing type thing, W Lakes
So I got thinking about mapping out a 'mates race' type event along the lines of a low fi Polaris challenge. Mass start 10am, maps and grid refs of checkpoints and GPS of basic suggested route. Extra bits to extra checkpoints gain extra points. 1 hour window to arrive back mid afternoon the next day (late penalties). Tea in pub for those who fancy. £10 for nominated charity, some vehicle back up if desperate. 'Winner' hosts next year. It would be a way of riding some less used trails using local knowledge and experience for newbies to bike packing. Minimal rules and cost. Was thinking April - prep for CG loop, HT550 etc - around my patch which is NW Lakes.
Anyone interested?
Anyone interested?
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Sounds like a plan forming.
I'd be interested if the dates are right.
I'd be interested if the dates are right.
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Avoiding Easter school hols and probable event for me on W/E 16 April.........
March 18-20 looks promising? Could be sunburn and/or snow judging by recent Marches up here.
Camping/bivvying not essential - plenty of accommodation options with bothies, YHA, B+B etc
March 18-20 looks promising? Could be sunburn and/or snow judging by recent Marches up here.
Camping/bivvying not essential - plenty of accommodation options with bothies, YHA, B+B etc
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Those March dates would suit me I would expect.
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sounds like fun. i would be interested.
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Sounds good! Be interested dates depending.
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Yeap, here to but as above. Some great riding in the Lakes to be had.
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Date depending, I'd be interested in this.
Greetz
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Greetz
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Sounds promising if the dates work.
Chris
Chris
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It may be a bit far south but I may be able to block book the rucksack club hut in duddon valley for the Friday night.
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I like the sound of this, can you throw in the best trails the Lakes has to offer?
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Like a two wheeled tramp on a kebab...
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Great. Let's assume 18-20 March, as busy time for me otherwise.
Ian - thanks for the offer, but would be Keswick area. I can prob book a climbing hut for Fri if that's what's wanted, but was thinking campsite and B+Bs or could get Village Hall for base.
I'll sort a FB event page and take it from there.
I can incorporate the best trails in the west - best in the Lakes might involve a bit too much bike lugging/downhill gnarr for this do? I'll make sure there are plenty of options.
Raining here.......
Ian - thanks for the offer, but would be Keswick area. I can prob book a climbing hut for Fri if that's what's wanted, but was thinking campsite and B+Bs or could get Village Hall for base.
I'll sort a FB event page and take it from there.
I can incorporate the best trails in the west - best in the Lakes might involve a bit too much bike lugging/downhill gnarr for this do? I'll make sure there are plenty of options.
Raining here.......
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I don't like the 'race' bit, but that's because I'd never be fit enough to win. But it would be great fun just for the craic. I'm potentially game if I can get a pass
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boxelder wrote:Great. Let's assume 18-20 March, as busy time for me otherwise.
Ian - thanks for the offer, but would be Keswick area. I can prob book a climbing hut for Fri if that's what's wanted, but was thinking campsite and B+Bs or could get Village Hall for base.
I'll sort a FB event page and take it from there.
I can incorporate the best trails in the west - best in the Lakes might involve a bit too much bike lugging/downhill gnarr for this do? I'll make sure there are plenty of options.
Raining here.......
No worries, wasn't sure whereabouts you are thinking.
I've stayed at lane foot farm just north of Braithwaite a lot. Gareth the farmer is a top bloke. Have also stayed at mungrisdale and grey stoke village halls, both are good. Mungrisdale probably just ended it for me...
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I've not ridden in the Lakes before, sounds like a good intro
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lakes is pretty rubbish........
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Planning to start/finish Lorton. There are a couple of camp sites and I'm negotiating the Village Hall - basic but spacious.No worries, wasn't sure whereabouts you are thinking.
I've stayed at lane foot farm just north of Braithwaite a lot. Gareth the farmer is a top bloke. Have also stayed at mungrisdale and grey stoke village halls, both are good. Mungrisdale probably just ended it for me...
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ye could be interested in this especially as its nice and close for me so no excuse not to really !
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Could be up for that, nav work and back on home turf as well!
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This will have to wait for another season/year.
Life got busy for next spring.......
Back burner
Life got busy for next spring.......
Back burner