Slow Rides For Unfit People - Rutland ROAD Ride Sun 9th Sept

sniper68

Bamford to Ladybower is a couple of miles,steep uphill from the Station at first but ok from then on.If starting from Fairholmes VC add on a couple more.

Cheshley

Pretty long drag up from the station through Bamford (I think so anyway). If you can get somewhere central in Sheffield, and I can borrow another bike rack from a mate, I might be able to pick you up on the way through town.

wicked2627

Cheshley wrote:

Pretty long drag up from the station through Bamford (I think so anyway). If you can get somewhere central in Sheffield, and I can borrow another bike rack from a mate, I might be able to pick you up on the way through town.

Hi Chesley - I live practically in the city centre so that would be really useful but only if you have space - don't worry if not.

Regards
Raj

Cheshley

Wicked2627 wrote:

Cheshley wrote:

Pretty long drag up from the station through Bamford (I think so anyway). If you can get somewhere central in Sheffield, and I can borrow another bike rack from a mate, I might be able to pick you up on the way through town.

Hi Chesley - I live practically in the city centre so that would be really useful but only if you have space - don't worry if not.

Regards
Raj

I'll make enquiries over the weekend and get back to ya.

rottitera02

CHESLEY, are you able to mark the route on your os map and email a copy of it to me, i've sent you a pm with my email address.

Also the meet point, looking on google maps under sattelite view i see the l/bower inn, just a few yards south is a building partly obscured by trees with a car park next to it, is that the meet point ?

rottitera02

davewalsh wrote:

28th of Feb is fine by me, I'll be there.
I've also got space in the car if anyone needs a lift from the Wigan / Bolton area.

Davewalsh. am in southport and going too, fancy meeting up for a convoy? am not to far from you, where exactly are you?

rottitera02

rottitera02 wrote:

CHESLEY, are you able to mark the route on your os map and email a copy of it to me, i've sent you a pm with my email address.

Also the meet point, looking on google maps under terrain i see the l/bower inn, just a few yards south is a building partly obscured by trees with a car park next to it, is that the meet point ?

CHESLEYplease ignore my post quoted above regarding the meet point, i have just noticed your post regarding the change of meet, is it the derwent cycle building on derwent rd ?
Thats what googlemaps points me to.

Cheshley

rottitera02 wrote:

rottitera02 wrote:

CHESLEY, are you able to mark the route on your os map and email a copy of it to me, i've sent you a pm with my email address.

Also the meet point, looking on google maps under terrain i see the l/bower inn, just a few yards south is a building partly obscured by trees with a car park next to it, is that the meet point ?

please ignore my post quoted above regarding the meet point, i have just noticed your post regarding the change of meet, is it the derwent cycle building on derwent rd ?
Thats what googlemaps points me to.

Copy this into Google Maps: 53.400412, -1.742291
This is the starting point. As you drop into the visitor's centre off the roundabout (3rd exit), the main building is on your right and just after that on the right you'll see the road goes up steeply towards an upper level and the exit. I should be parked on the upper level. If (as has been previously mentioned) the car park is full, leave the car park, back onto the road and head back towards the A57, about 100ish yards on the left there is a parking lay-by. Use this and bike back down to the visitor's centre (you've just saved yourself about 4 quid). I'll post a few days before the ride and confirm all this anyway. If the weather is crappy (which isn't unheard of in the Peak District in February) there shouldn't be a problem getting into the car park as the Ramblers will stay away. You're looking for an old burgundy Vauxhall Omega with roof bars and a 6ft 5 bloke on a Specialized FSR XC Comp. I'm going to print the Bike Radar logo and stick it in the car window!!!!!
I'll see if I can scan the map and stick the route on it for you over the weekend.

Rich

rottitera02

Cheers Rich, i got all that, just looked at it on google and no prob finding it, by the way how long is the route, i recall you mentioning around 18 miles is that right?

Will keep my eyes on my email inbox for the map also.

Cheers.

Frostys

Wicked2627 wrote:

Cheshley wrote:

Pretty long drag up from the station through Bamford (I think so anyway). If you can get somewhere central in Sheffield, and I can borrow another bike rack from a mate, I might be able to pick you up on the way through town.

Hi Chesley - I live practically in the city centre so that would be really useful but only if you have space - don't worry if not.

Regards
Raj

I'll have a couple of spaces on my rack and will be coming from Doncaster through Sheffield if you need a lift

wicked2627

Frostys wrote:

Wicked2627 wrote:

Cheshley wrote:

Pretty long drag up from the station through Bamford (I think so anyway). If you can get somewhere central in Sheffield, and I can borrow another bike rack from a mate, I might be able to pick you up on the way through town.

Hi Chesley - I live practically in the city centre so that would be really useful but only if you have space - don't worry if not.

Regards
Raj

I'll have a couple of spaces on my rack and will be coming from Doncaster through Sheffield if you need a lift

Thanks pal - that would be good as long as i'm not putting anyone out. Obviously i'd give petrol money as it saves me cycling for miles (and getting lost) at ridiculous hours on a Sunday morning Esp with mountain bike tyres and my lack of fitness!

riggsy81

think I may make an appearence... if my ankles ok from when I bust it by then...

sparrowlegs78

I'm sorry but I think we'll have to back out of this one, Hubby gave himself a hernia at work yesterday so we'll not be able to ride any technical stuff until he's been stuck back together
I'm a bit upset on both counts
Caz xxx

Cheshley

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

I'm sorry but I think we'll have to back out of this one, Hubby gave himself a hernia at work yesterday so we'll not be able to ride any technical stuff until he's been stuck back together
I'm a bit upset on both counts
Caz xxx

Sorry to hear that Caz, hope Hubby recovers quickly.

sparrowlegs78

Even bought the map of the area before I knew today lol....typical .
Thanks Cheshley
Caz xx

rottitera02

snow
risk
Friday 05th Feb 1°c 8°c 0mm 0% 0% View full forecast
Saturday 06th Feb 0°c 8°c 0mm 0% 0% View full forecast
Sunday 07th Feb -1°c 5°c 0mm 52% 0% View full forecast
Monday 08th Feb -3°c 3°c 1mm 72% 0% View full forecast
Tuesday 09th Feb -4°c 4°c 0mm 75% 0% View full forecast
Wednesday 10th Feb -6°c 4°c 1mm 85% 10% View full forecast
Thursday 11st Feb -7°c 2°c 0mm 0% 6% View full forecast
Friday 12nd Feb -5°c 4°c 1mm 95% 0% View full forecast
Saturday 13rd Feb -3°c 3°c 1mm 70% 0% View full forecast
Sunday 14th Feb -3°c 3°c 2mm 75% 0% View full forecast

If you look on 12th feb the snow risk is predicted at 95%, hope this all clears for the 28th, have to keep an eye out on forecast chesley....... :?

Frostys

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

I'm sorry but I think we'll have to back out of this one, Hubby gave himself a hernia at work yesterday so we'll not be able to ride any technical stuff until he's been stuck back together
I'm a bit upset on both counts
Caz xxx

Sorry to hear that Caz hope hubby gets better soon and maybe we'll see ya on the next one.

Richie63

The ride photos got removed when I changed my albums around so here they are again



I'll leave the cat out this time around

Cheshley

rottitera02 wrote:

snow
risk
Friday 05th Feb 1°c 8°c 0mm 0% 0% View full forecast
Saturday 06th Feb 0°c 8°c 0mm 0% 0% View full forecast
Sunday 07th Feb -1°c 5°c 0mm 52% 0% View full forecast
Monday 08th Feb -3°c 3°c 1mm 72% 0% View full forecast
Tuesday 09th Feb -4°c 4°c 0mm 75% 0% View full forecast
Wednesday 10th Feb -6°c 4°c 1mm 85% 10% View full forecast
Thursday 11st Feb -7°c 2°c 0mm 0% 6% View full forecast
Friday 12nd Feb -5°c 4°c 1mm 95% 0% View full forecast
Saturday 13rd Feb -3°c 3°c 1mm 70% 0% View full forecast
Sunday 14th Feb -3°c 3°c 2mm 75% 0% View full forecast

If you look on 12th feb the snow risk is predicted at 95%, hope this all clears for the 28th, have to keep an eye out on forecast chesley....... :?

I have a charity ride on 13th March (see link below) that I will have to get up and ride whatever the weather so this could be good 'bad weather' practice. I've never ridden in snow so it could be a fun day

@Caz, pretty sure this won't be the only time we do this so hang onto that map and maybe we'll see ya next time.

Frostys

rottitera02 wrote:

snow
risk
Friday 05th Feb 1°c 8°c 0mm 0% 0% View full forecast
Saturday 06th Feb 0°c 8°c 0mm 0% 0% View full forecast
Sunday 07th Feb -1°c 5°c 0mm 52% 0% View full forecast
Monday 08th Feb -3°c 3°c 1mm 72% 0% View full forecast
Tuesday 09th Feb -4°c 4°c 0mm 75% 0% View full forecast
Wednesday 10th Feb -6°c 4°c 1mm 85% 10% View full forecast
Thursday 11st Feb -7°c 2°c 0mm 0% 6% View full forecast
Friday 12nd Feb -5°c 4°c 1mm 95% 0% View full forecast
Saturday 13rd Feb -3°c 3°c 1mm 70% 0% View full forecast
Sunday 14th Feb -3°c 3°c 2mm 75% 0% View full forecast

If you look on 12th feb the snow risk is predicted at 95%, hope this all clears for the 28th, have to keep an eye out on forecast chesley....... :?

hmmm that looks erm.... interesting :shock:

At least the ground will be nice and firm for easier rolling lol

Does anyone own a St Bernard... just in case

Cheshley

No, but Richie63 has a rather scary cat!!!!!

Forecast may look dodgy, but look at the amounts expected, 1mm, 2mm....... Hardly blizzard conditions.

rottitera02

Cheshley wrote:

No, but Richie63 has a rather scary cat!!!!!

Hmmm, i think i would be inclined to agree with you on the 'scary' cat of richie63's

It's scarier than my rottweiler !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(':shock:')

sniper68

We were around there today and 99% of the snow is now gone.Certain areas are now very boggy/muddy...so it's business as usual

Frostys

ibbo68 wrote:

We were around there today and 99% of the snow is now gone.Certain areas are now very boggy/muddy...so it's business as usual

Excellent normal service has been resumed.

best take the cityslickers off then....

rottitera02

Frostys wrote:

ibbo68 wrote:

We were around there today and 99% of the snow is now gone.Certain areas are now very boggy/muddy...so it's business as usual

Excellent normal service has been resumed.

best take the cityslickers off then....

Leave the slickers on........you'll have more fun !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rottitera02

ibbo68 wrote:

We were around there today and 99% of the snow is now gone.Certain areas are now very boggy/muddy...so it's business as usual

Hey ibbo68, being a regular around there yourself what tyres do you find are most suited to the terrain ??

sniper68

rottitera02 wrote:

ibbo68 wrote:

We were around there today and 99% of the snow is now gone.Certain areas are now very boggy/muddy...so it's business as usual

Hey ibbo68, being a regular around there yourself what tyres do you find are most suited to the terrain ??

I use High Rollers Super tacky 42a front and 60a rear and have done for the past couple of years.A few guys i ride with use Minions.I also found Kenda Nevegals(stick-E) to be a good all year all rounder.

davewalsh

rottitera02 wrote:

davewalsh wrote:

28th of Feb is fine by me, I'll be there.
I've also got space in the car if anyone needs a lift from the Wigan / Bolton area.

Davewalsh. am in southport and going too, fancy meeting up for a convoy? am not to far from you, where exactly are you?

I'm from Aspull, about 5 mins from J6 of the M61. If you're going up the A59 to Preston to join the motorway, we could meet at Rivington services ?

rottitera02

davewalsh wrote:

rottitera02 wrote:

davewalsh wrote:

28th of Feb is fine by me, I'll be there.
I've also got space in the car if anyone needs a lift from the Wigan / Bolton area.

Davewalsh. am in southport and going too, fancy meeting up for a convoy? am not to far from you, where exactly are you?

I'm from Aspull, about 5 mins from J6 of the M61. If you're going up the A59 to Preston to join the motorway, we could meet at Rivington services ?

Yeah rivvy services is ok for a meet, what time you expect to be there ?

EDIT.....Have just looked on googlemaps at m61, it's easier for me to go thru wigan and into aspull to j6 than going all the way to preston, i know the area quite well (am a coach driver!)
Don't worry, i won't be turning up in a coach !!!!!!!!! What time you leaving Aspull ??

We might as well swap moby numbers thru a pmessage ?

Cheshley

rottitera02 wrote:

ibbo68 wrote:

We were around there today and 99% of the snow is now gone.Certain areas are now very boggy/muddy...so it's business as usual

Hey ibbo68, being a regular around there yourself what tyres do you find are most suited to the terrain ??

Big fat knobbly ones........ I've just treated myself to 2.4 Conti Mountain Kings, heard good things about em and heard bad things about em, but at £10 each I thought the only way to find out was to try em.

Initial reports are that they were a bugger to get on the rims!!!!!!