Doncaster 'Fat Club' ride(s)

SilverSenator

For those of us in Doncaster who are trying to rid ourselves of the Clydesdale class. First ride to commence after 18th July. The question is, where?

Cheshley

SilverSenator wrote:

For those of us in Doncaster who are trying to rid ourselves of the Clydesdale class. First ride to commence after 18th July. The question is, where?

That depends on whether you want off-road or tarmac, how far you want to go and whether you want to stay local or wander further afield...

donnydaz

I've just got back from riding today, set off from Intake - Lakeside - Doncaster Green Way,Bessacar, then ended up going across a fairway of the golf club!!! Littleworth Lane Rosso, bridleway past Hayfield lakes, Brockholes Farm, Branton, Armthorpe pit tip and Sandall Beat Wood. just over 20 miles mostly off road, in a leisurly 2.5 hours.
Boy do my knees know about it now!! :roll:

SilverSenator

Cheshley wrote:

That depends on whether you want off-road or tarmac, how far you want to go and whether you want to stay local or wander further afield...

Don't mind either but I think my off-road skills will be more than a little rusty! Not that keen on road riding. My racing bike has been off the road even longer than the MTB. Pretty certain that the road bike will definitely need me to weigh a lot less than I am now.

Absolutely no idea about distance as it's years since I've been out on the bike! I should imagine that I'll be kerry packered pretty quickly though

As my car's stuffed (terminally) I'm pretty limited to how far afield I can go at the moment. Probably should wait until my fitness levels are a wee bit higher!

There're a few routes near me that aren't too bad. TPT is accessible from Edlington though possibly a little 'dull' for some. Edlo and Wadworth woods have some single track but can be notoriously muddy if it's rained in previous few days. Also a bridleway that goes through to Clifton and through Conisbrough Parks but needs hill climbing fitness.

But am open to suggestions.

Cheshley

donnydaz wrote:

I've just got back from riding today, set off from Intake - Lakeside - Doncaster Green Way,Bessacar, then ended up going across a fairway of the golf club!!! Littleworth Lane Rosso, bridleway past Hayfield lakes, Brockholes Farm, Branton, Armthorpe pit tip and Sandall Beat Wood. just over 20 miles mostly off road, in a leisurly 2.5 hours.
Boy do my knees know about it now!! :roll:

You should have said, I could have come with ya!!! We sometimes add that loop through Bessacarr, over the golf course, Rosso, Hayfield, Auckley to our usual route around Sandall Beat woods.

Cheshley

SilverSenator wrote:

Cheshley wrote:

That depends on whether you want off-road or tarmac, how far you want to go and whether you want to stay local or wander further afield...

Don't mind either but I think my off-road skills will be more than a little rusty! Not that keen on road riding. My racing bike has been off the road even longer than the MTB. Pretty certain that the road bike will definitely need me to weigh a lot less than I am now.

Absolutely no idea about distance as it's years since I've been out on the bike! I should imagine that I'll be kerry packered pretty quickly though

As my car's stuffed (terminally) I'm pretty limited to how far afield I can go at the moment. Probably should wait until my fitness levels are a wee bit higher!

There're a few routes near me that aren't too bad. TPT is accessible from Edlington though possibly a little 'dull' for some. Edlo and Wadworth woods have some single track but can be notoriously muddy if it's rained in previous few days. Also a bridleway that goes through to Clifton and through Conisbrough Parks but needs hill climbing fitness.

But am open to suggestions.

TPT might be a good idea mate, you need some miles to get your legs working again!!!!!

SilverSenator

Cheshley wrote:

donnydaz wrote:

I've just got back from riding today, set off from Intake - Lakeside - Doncaster Green Way,Bessacar, then ended up going across a fairway of the golf club!!! Littleworth Lane Rosso, bridleway past Hayfield lakes, Brockholes Farm, Branton, Armthorpe pit tip and Sandall Beat Wood. just over 20 miles mostly off road, in a leisurly 2.5 hours.
Boy do my knees know about it now!! :roll:

You should have said, I could have come with ya!!! We sometimes add that loop through Bessacarr, over the golf course, Rosso, Hayfield, Auckley to our usual route around Sandall Beat woods.

I used to do most of that route when I lived at Cantley.

SilverSenator

Cheshley wrote:

TPT might be a good idea mate, you need some miles to get your legs working again!!!!!

So pick up TPT from Edlington, over the railway viaduct (don't fall off!), right onto the river bank, through Sprotborough and then double-back on ourselves to come back through Warmsworth? That's about 8 or 9 miles I think.

donnydaz

SilverSenator wrote:

Cheshley wrote:

TPT might be a good idea mate, you need some miles to get your legs working again!!!!!

So pick up TPT from Edlington, over the railway viaduct (don't fall off!), right onto the river bank, through Sprotborough and then double-back on ourselves to come back through Warmsworth? That's about 8 or 9 miles I think.

I went along there last saturday very enjoyable. Dropped on the TPT from Sprotborough Rd, just passed the Newton along to the Boat Inn up to the old railway crossing (which was hard work) and into Edlo, over to Tenter lane back down the side of the Don to Hexthorpe flatts!

Cheshley

donnydaz wrote:

SilverSenator wrote:

Cheshley wrote:

TPT might be a good idea mate, you need some miles to get your legs working again!!!!!

So pick up TPT from Edlington, over the railway viaduct (don't fall off!), right onto the river bank, through Sprotborough and then double-back on ourselves to come back through Warmsworth? That's about 8 or 9 miles I think.

I went along there last saturday very enjoyable. Dropped on the TPT from Sprotborough Rd, just passed the Newton along to the Boat Inn up to the old railway crossing (which was hard work) and into Edlo, over to Tenter lane back down the side of the Don to Hexthorpe flatts!

How did you find the trail along the river from Sprotbrough Falls to Hexthorpe? Last time I tried to ride that in Summer it was pretty much overgrown....
Hoping to get out next week, through town to Hexthorpe, along the river to Sprotbrough and up through the woods to Steetley quarry. Not been out that way for a good few years.

donnydaz

Cheshley wrote:

donnydaz wrote:

SilverSenator wrote:

Cheshley wrote:

TPT might be a good idea mate, you need some miles to get your legs working again!!!!!

So pick up TPT from Edlington, over the railway viaduct (don't fall off!), right onto the river bank, through Sprotborough and then double-back on ourselves to come back through Warmsworth? That's about 8 or 9 miles I think.

I went along there last saturday very enjoyable. Dropped on the TPT from Sprotborough Rd, just passed the Newton along to the Boat Inn up to the old railway crossing (which was hard work) and into Edlo, over to Tenter lane back down the side of the Don to Hexthorpe flatts!

How did you find the trail along the river from Sprotbrough Falls to Hexthorpe? Last time I tried to ride that in Summer it was pretty much overgrown....
Hoping to get out next week, through town to Hexthorpe, along the river to Sprotbrough and up through the woods to Steetley quarry. Not been out that way for a good few years.

It wasn't too bad on the bit I went on very muddy though. I went past Warmsworth Cemetry and down from the disused railway bridge, so missed the part from the falls out!

Cheshley

donnydaz wrote:

Cheshley wrote:

donnydaz wrote:

SilverSenator wrote:

Cheshley wrote:

TPT might be a good idea mate, you need some miles to get your legs working again!!!!!

So pick up TPT from Edlington, over the railway viaduct (don't fall off!), right onto the river bank, through Sprotborough and then double-back on ourselves to come back through Warmsworth? That's about 8 or 9 miles I think.

I went along there last saturday very enjoyable. Dropped on the TPT from Sprotborough Rd, just passed the Newton along to the Boat Inn up to the old railway crossing (which was hard work) and into Edlo, over to Tenter lane back down the side of the Don to Hexthorpe flatts!

How did you find the trail along the river from Sprotbrough Falls to Hexthorpe? Last time I tried to ride that in Summer it was pretty much overgrown....
Hoping to get out next week, through town to Hexthorpe, along the river to Sprotbrough and up through the woods to Steetley quarry. Not been out that way for a good few years.

It wasn't too bad on the bit I went on very muddy though. I went past Warmsworth Cemetry and down from the disused railway bridge, so missed the part from the falls out!

Have to go up and find out then

Let me know if you're at a loose end next week

donnydaz

Cheshley wrote:

Let me know if you're at a loose end next week

I'm on afternoons next week, but may set off early one day if its nice and go to work (Balby)that way!

Captain Cautious

Count me in too, I'm currently biking aone & its gets dull

Andy

Cheshley

Nicely, where you based Andy?

rob_mafia

Yay a good idea with this thread, I haven't been around much I've been doing the complete ground force thing in my back yard and yes i'm fooked now........

You know the score just let me know when rides are heappening and i'll come along, got semi slicks on at the mo but can change if we decide to do something off road

Cheshley

Evenin Rob, or should that be Mr Titchmarsh....?

How's things?

Hoping to get up to Sprotbrough & Steetley this week if you can make it.

That's an open invitation by the way, only day I can't do this week is Wednesday

Captain Cautious

Chaps, I'm in Hatfield - def up for a ride

Silver Senator - i reckon its your post and therefore up to you to sort !! LOL

Cheshley

The Senator has gone away so won't be riding till after the 18th.

What days/times are good for you this week?

rob_mafia

I'm up for thursday evening if you guys are about anytime after 6 to be honest

Cheshley

nice one Rob, route in mind? mud or tarmac?

rob_mafia

Well to be honest tarmac, I have still got my semi's on (oooeeer mrs) and I am in need of getting some more miles in ready for september, so I will leave it to the hands of the gods just tell me where to meet and I'll be there, anyone else up for this?

rob_mafia

So thirsday is a nono cus the wifes work have asked her to work so I'm on daddy duty but anyone up for saturday or sunday evening??

Captain Cautious

Hi Rob,

I can do Saturday evening

Andy

rob_mafia

Captain Cautious wrote:

Hi Rob,

I can do Saturday evening

Andy

Excellent anyone else??

Captain Cautious

Rob,

Where do you want to meet? Want to do the Hatfield Moors or soemthing a bit more exctiting (which means you'll have to show me)

Andy

rob_mafia

to be honest mate I have got semi slicks on so a road route would be better, but a little rough ground would be ok, I have a nice route around to Thorne, Stainy, Barnby DUn if you're up for that, it depends if you want to stick to off road or do some on road fitness ride too

and I'm up for braving rain too

SilverSenator

I guess I need to get my bike cleaned, lubed and sanctified then pretty sharpish!

rob_mafia

SilverSenator wrote:

I guess I need to get my bike cleaned, lubed and sanctified then pretty sharpish!

Yes you do!!

SilverSenator

Rob wrote:

Yes you do!!

Erm . . . Monday?
Takes me ages to get stuff done!
Long range forecast says nice day too.

SilverSenator

Yes? No? Anyone?