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Looks like I should be on for this - it'll be my first STW ride since a STW Sherwood Pines gathering!
Looks good to me. Hope my tyres are up to the job though! I only have summer tyres as I don't ride in the winter much and just make do if I go out on the odd ride!
good vids AndyPaice,
Love our Cavedale looks like a pebbly bridleway 8)
I've picked a route.
Is someone missing a Skiprat? I'm in, falls and all!!
Pook is it possible that a group could go down Pindale and the other go down Cavedale then regroup? That way everyone is happy and people can decide 'on the day' how fruity they feel?
Cavedale from top to bottom is a lovely long descent. Yes there can be walkers but tbh theres not that many actually on the rocky section.
Hora - no comment.
right then pook... without giving to much away..
What tyres do I need?
Personally I reckon a deep-tread front.
What tyres do I need?
2.4 ADvantage would be ideal I reckon.
Failing that (and more realistic) whatever's on your bike 😉
NBT.. the 2.4 ADvantage give 14.89% more drag than their slimmer sisters I think its only fair to factor in this drag co-efficient when making a selection. I might have to pre ride the route and leave suitable tyres dotted around allowing me to be on the best rubber at the right time...
Pook is it possible that a group could go down Pindale and the other go down Cavedale then regroup? That way everyone is happy and people can decide 'on the day' how fruity they feel?
Pook - How about sending a one-man group down one way, then the rest of you can ride off in the other direction? I didn't have anyone in particular in mind. Just anyone who seems to be doing the most moaning about routes, frames, forks, conditions, weather, rocks, tyres, air density, ethnic mix of the group, .......
you get the picture
I'm going to try and make it. Trying to get clearance
I reckon a one man group bound and gagged in the car park.
G&T cake ? That's a new one, got to be worth a go.
It's essentialy lemon drizzle, but with gin 🙂
Binners, just tell her you HAVE to come out and play because it's a double Birthday Ride . 😀
Its a fair point Graeme. It'd be frightfully bad form not too. Not done a Peaks Pootle for a while either 😀
The last time we rode together Binners I collapsed!
Unless you count me nicking hora's rat bike that night in Manchester
I have that effect on a lot of people 😀
Even before they smell your breath?*
*prize to the person who identifies the classic game reference here.
secret of monkey island
Binners if you come I'll buy you pint of ale afterwards.
You've put that in writing now!!
Quick. Witness it everyone before he edits his post!!!!!!
From where I come from it is a great annual honour for one to be presented with a frothy head of ale.
ooh tempted.
Tom, you win a prize. Hora drunk.
knew i shouldve clarified t's and c's before answering 😯
.duncan (it was nice to meet you at Farmer John's race) will you be bringing the camera?
What shoes for walking, pushing the bike down Cavedale?
@Bunnyhop, it depends.. most likely i'll just be bringing the compact if i can make it however if the weather's looking interesting i might bring the big camera. (I've posted in the photos of the last month thread with some recent bits)
Your high heels will be fine Jane. Who days we're doing cavedale anyway? ;o)
You'll be fine Jane. Horas wearing his Jimmy Choo SPD's
Mmm may swap with Hora.Horas wearing his Jimmy Choo SPD's.Your high heels will be fine Jane
Remember Jane, he has feet like a pair of Cornish pasties that have exploded in the oven
You wouldn't know style if it kicked your ****ing head in outside a kebab house!
So you don't read Spanish? The strapline translated means "for people with 'special' feet"
SIMPLES GOT A SALE ON!!
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SMELL MY CHEESE
binners - you've put me off pastry based products for life. Walks away shuddering.
Never done a STW ride, i'll join in.
Wozza, you're more than welcome.
The last pootle...
Chris,where are those steps?
And is that lantern pike descent 1.17 onwards?
Those steps are [url= http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=404625&y=388625&z=120&sv=404625,388625&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=625&ax=404625&ay=388625&lm=0 ]here[/url], good descent, but better with a fair bit of space between people.
I believe I once rode over someone who'd fallen off at the bottom.
Doesn't surprise me... I once overtook a relative of a certain Mr Craig down there once, but i'm sure he was just being nice. I doubt it will ever happen again.
Pook - The front picture of your video features a guy wearing blue with bright yellow rucksack, I was the rider in front of him, so you just get to see the top of my head under the word vimeo......I have not forgiven you for cutting me out 😉
Right. I'l dig out my best bunnyhop clips and put it to a suitably girlie soundtrack.
When I get chance!
Me and the wife might come along to this pootle. Where is everyone meeting up and how far from the train station please ?
The meeting point will be just across the road from the train station in Edale.
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=412450&Y=385352&A=Y&Z=120
Getting there might be an issue - you;ll have to check the train times and costs, it's not cheap as it crosses the border into derbyshire
nbt checked on the train fair and I can get a wayfare ticket for £10.00
Same price as petrol each 🙂
Can't wait for this!
Might also be on the train lesa, unless anyone is going through Whaley Bridge to get to Edale?
I was thinking this had been off the top of the forum for a while!
Lesa - it'll be good to have you both along. Between us, me and NBT have knocked up something of a route which should please the troops. Let's just pray for good weather.
What's the route then Chris?
None of your beeswax young sammy me lad. If I were put the route up on here, I'd have a week of you lot whinging. And bearing in mind I've got to put up with 4 hours of you lot whinging on Saturday anyway, I don't much fancy adding 5 days on top of that.
😉
I'm never one to complain.... 😉
no, you just pass out and nick my jelly babies
(74p at Tesco btw, on offer at the mo)
Either steal them, or throw them all over the floor. Don't worry, this time i will be stocked with shortbread AND jelly babies.
Hmmm. Shortbread and Jelly Babies you say? Can I come just for the food?
Shortbread jelly babies. Now that's a recipe.
I've heard worse combinations. Go for it Jamie, it's the only reason i ever go..... 😉
bah... not gunna be able to make this... 🙁 was looking forward to another peaks pootle too..
nevermind... theres always next time! 😀
I worry these are now becoming a tradition.....
We can pick you up if all else fails Sam, but TBH train is as easy for you
Good point Julian, just wont be much fun riding to the station and home again afterwards if it's chucking it down.
Good point Julian, just wont be much fun riding to the station and home again afterwards if it's chucking it down.
You know we're going mountain biking, right? You could always bring an umbrella... 😉
I know, but there's a difference between finishing a ride and sitting in a warm pub and finishing a ride, sitting in a warm pub and drying out, then going out in the rain again. But i'll survive. What size is the Cotic X btw?
who says it's going to rain?
What size is the Cotic X btw?
Bike size. Drop me a line.
Text work? Can't call till about 5 tomorrow really.
weather looks promising for Friday
Yes, Pook, however we're riding Saturday. It could be a whole different ballgame.weather looks promising for Friday
I've heard the weather will be aweful!
as in ' full of awe'? Jane, my long range forecast only gets to Friday!
I don't care what the weather man says, as have new Goretex riding jacket - whoopee.
P.S I am going to get the route details out of nbt tonight (fair means or foul) 😯
ooh is he keeping shtum? good man!
Hey up - will the ride be OK for a dveloping beginner possibly accompanied by somewhat less of a beginner who is on the long haul back from an ankle op (me!) ?
Can I forecast the route? I'll write it down now and put it in a sealed envelope to be opened at the end of the ride 😉
Erm - BWD, if you like/have the time/inclination. Might be a laugh.
Steel4Real - how beginnner? We aim to be welcoming and you'll both get loads of support and encouragement from the troops.
We'll be doing about 15 miles in the peaks with some technical stuff and a couple of biggish climbs - if you know the area you'll know what you're in for!
In fact - it's this kind of stuff ('scuse the quality)...
Wish I could come but i'll be...in bed with a hangover 🙂