Lake District, 3 Passes, 28th July

chemdog

Posted across on uk mtb and thought I'd open the invitation here...

Theres a few of us out this Saturday (from ridethelakes.co.uk) to do the 3 passes in the Lake District, Gatescarth, Nan Bield then Garburn. Its a 40km loop with just over 1500m of ascent and will only be attempted in non deadly weather.

I think we're planning on starting out from Wheelbase and probably start somewhere between 930 and 1030, but I'll confirm closer to the time.

Its an open invitation but with a word of caution, its a pretty hardcore route (from what I've heard anyways) so expect lots of pushing/carrying and some occasional scrambling. The descents are apparently some of the best in the Lakes.

Iain

Dirty Karlos

I did it last year in treacherous conditions, must have taken us 45mins to walk up to top of Nan Bield bikes on back! I loved it some of us hated it.
However the descent was amazing though I did go over the bars, as it was very wet, very technical, very windy and I was very under braked.

Experienced riders only

If you get good weather, it'll be awesome

chemdog

have you got any photos Karlos?

I'm planning on taking the helmet cam so should hopefully get some cracking footage weather permitting.

Iain

nodrog2

Would love to join you Iain but i'm working this saturday, maybe if you fancy the route again on a sunday next month somethime then i'd be up for it.

Dirty Karlos

Sorry no photos, you couldn't see anything for mist and drizzle!

Good forecast for this weekend though, well in Yorkshire it is.


Have fun.

passout

Done those passes separately - that is a tough route. Good luck (I'm washing my hair).

chemdog

done already, was an excellent ride despite being a long one, footage here;

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?doc ... 9218645085

and ride report at ridethelakes.co.uk

Iain