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Apparently everyone that came last year wants me to do it again so end of August www.southlakesbikefest.com will be happening, hoping to attract more UK bike brands to the festival . Enjoy a chilled out ride in the South Lakes before letting your hair down with some Live music and some Kirkby Lonsdale Beer. If you want to have a pitch (trade) let me know and I will fit you in.
Rich
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Only went for the Saturday last year but it was a lot of fun - the Sonder guys were great, they let my girlfriend demo a Transmitter (..and lent me one when I had a mechanical on my bike.. which they fixed while I was out!). Being able to chat to the frame designers from Sonder and other brands was very helpful. Bringing the kids this time as it looked very family friendly.
Hoping to get a replacement for Little Rippers this year just be told my replacements cannot make it so the search goes on we will have something for the youngsters !
Last years Party
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Kids rocking it to ACDC
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Campsite
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Yup im going.
Properly looking forward to it. Although im a little apprehensive as a lot of the people that seem to be involved (boggies) seem to be some kind of superhuman beer drinking extreme biking nutters. Where as im quite the opposite. I spoke to a few people that did it last year and it seems to be up there with the top weekends last year (probably what northern grip should have been?)
Cath and meself will be coming Rich. I might even manage to stay awake for the bopping!
theres a few from the calderdale lot joining as well. They all said it was awesome last year.
Rich - it was good to see you on Saturday. I owe you a brew. I tried messaging you but it wouldn't send, have you changed phone number?
Last year was great and I'm coming again, but not sure the rest of the clan are coming. Ali complained that the band were too rocky, which wasn't a problem for me.
I think I am down for some form of ride heading out of the campsite and up some proper mountains - maybe Man Bield or Ill Bell.
Tomaso is going on a ride if you want to join him thats your choice (do your home work) Toms rides involve hike a bike and technical downhills Tom likes beer if you rode with Tom buy Tom a beer =Happy Tom.
If Ali wants to dance pretty sure we can sort out some tunes for her 🙂
tickets bought! was great fun last yr 😀
I think i have wandered round that field with very clean feet and a pornstar in my hand.
A write up on last years event
I’m coming up with kids and bikes, probably just doing a small route upto the river ford and back down looking forward to it 👍
Right nearly the end of the month wristbands are here so what are you all waiting for 120 signed up for the camping but its time to get bums on seats so I can get the facilities right Band are booked and ready to Rock !
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Sonder will be there with their fleet of Demo Bikes including the Cortex in various sizes there are also be extras 🙂
From Alpkit info! some little extras for the event
Guided mtb rides for free
*teepee and fire pit for people to gather round and chill
*free demo bikes
*treasure hunt on the trails, clues given out to riders from the teepee - vouchers to be won££££s
*burgers and buns on Saturday night
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After accounting for my trade stands and helpers we have 56 tickets left so be quick great weekend riding in the Lake district.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-lakes-bike-fest-2019-tickets-61119468977?aff=ehomesaved
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Grass as been cut river is a tad high but very little standing water so all good, a morning building ramps for the bike park its all coming together about 40 camping tickets left
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-lakes-bike-fest-2019-tickets-61119468977?aff=ehomesaved
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The beer tables have landed we have an event 🙂
10 days before the Bike Fest everything is in place we do have a few camping tickets left you will need on the day !!
there maybe a few spots on the day but don't bank on it as a few spots on the field are rather damp and I,m not risking cutting up the field.
No parking for day trippers and camping children get priority on the Bike Park skills coaching Park in Staveley and walk up.
Ride and Curry ride from the Eagle and Child in Staveley 6pm start £10 on the night gets you a guided ride a few drinks on route all movie goes to the charity open to everyone.
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Can you have fires?
We have 3 fire pits outside the Marquees no need to have a fire outside your tent! 2 bags of seasoned wood is getting delivered!
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13 tickets camping tickets left unlucky for some 🙂 weather is looking good (for the lakes :-))
The person that grabs camping ticket 200 gets a free pizza and a beer 🙂
Friday 9am Campsite opens!
6.30pm 50 mile backpacking route set out back for the fun stuff on Saturday GPX only not guided
6.30pm Eagle and Child Ride and Curry night £10 drinks on route and Curry back at the pub
On site Live acoustic music from 6pm bar opens fire pits pizzas and cafe
Saturday
9.30am Gravel ride guided ride leaves approx 40 miles 80 mile gravel ride GPX only
10.am 7 routes 3 high 7 low level GPX available and sent to entrants there will be guys and gals from my club riding these routes if you want to join them thats cool but remember
<h5>It is impossible for us to say whether a particular route is suitable for you. It is your sole responsibility to decide whether to ride a route and you do so entirely at your own risk. It is your responsibility to research every route, download a GPX file, take traditional OS maps, carry the correct gear, ensure that your bike is safe for purpose, check the mountain weather and let someone know where you are heading and your estimated return time. Please use common sense and help us cut down on Mountain Rescue call outs.</h5>
On site for the Little Rippers we have skills coaching from qualified instructors a pump track and skills course with some fun games at the end! with prizes.
6pm DJ set with Live Music from Friday Street
11.30 all quiet on site
Sunday more of the same!
Grass is getting cut as you read this weather looks unpredictable but good riding temperature
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Campsite closes 12pm on Monday
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