Post by: Deano on 09 October, 2017, 11:57:08 pm
I'm planning to take a tent, and the bunk rooms usually go fast, so book early and book often if you want a bunk bed. It's £30 for a bunk, including breakfast.
I'll plan another one in February. Let me know if there's any preference on date - OD said late Feb worked, so I'll go with that unless there are any objections.
However, as it's peak Christmas party period, and there's always other stuff going on, it may be wrong for other reasons.
I've also suggested either the now-traditional Friday night, or the Saturday night, as Saturday would mean everyone who works your trad Mon-Fri would have the full Saturday to ride up, but trains back on the Sunday are generally more restricted.
January is also doable - maybe someone can check when it's likeliest to snow up there, as Dale really wants to camp in the snow.
February - I've put this as an option since fboab suggested it (something to do with dry January?)
There it is. Take your pick, but please note that a December date would not preclude a date later in winter :)
Post by: Oscar's dad on 10 October, 2017, 04:49:02 am
Post by: mrcharly-YHT on 10 October, 2017, 08:12:21 am
Just voted for February, the later in the month the betterer.Is that because there is more chance of snow?
Post by: phantasmagoriana on 10 October, 2017, 08:40:58 am
Just voted for February, the later in the month the betterer.Is that because there is more chance of snow?
Snow does sound fun. It would give me an excuse to ride the MTB!
I voted January because I could only pick one option - but anything other than 15th December would work.
Post by: D.A.L.E. on 10 October, 2017, 11:42:10 am
(http://tanhillinn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/article-1240267-07BFC783000005DC-328_634x420.jpg)
Post by: Polar Bear on 10 October, 2017, 12:13:49 pm
Post by: sojournermike on 10 October, 2017, 01:15:31 pm
Would be needing the studded tyres for that!
Be fine on a file tread...
Post by: yorkie on 10 October, 2017, 04:15:55 pm
There wasn't much snow at that point, some time in the early/mid 90's, although we did meet the snow plough coming back down. The driver did inform us that it was rideable to the top, but if we had been in cars he would have told us to forget it!! :-D
We had spent new year at Grinton YHA and the roads weren't too bad, apart from trying to get back up the hill to the hostel from the pub - 25% gradient, with sheet black ice across the road & cattle grid!! :thumbsup:
Post by: Deano on 10 October, 2017, 09:42:10 pm
It's looking like the weekend of the 15th/16th December, then another date in late February. A silly solstice ride appeals to me.
Post by: Polar Bear on 10 October, 2017, 09:50:38 pm
Post by: Kim on 10 October, 2017, 10:08:15 pm
Post by: D.A.L.E. on 10 October, 2017, 10:33:23 pm
Post by: yorkie on 11 October, 2017, 12:31:44 am
Alright, who voted for ALL OF THEM (apart from Dale)? ;D
Ah, that might have been me!
Gives me more chance of aligning with a better couple of days, health wise.
Friday 15th works for me, rather than arriving on the Saturday, as I am at work fairly early Sunday morning as we're hosting a round of the Yorkshire Cycle Cross series and I will inevitably wind up running the sign on desk!
Post by: phantasmagoriana on 11 October, 2017, 09:00:26 am
Post by: Karla on 11 October, 2017, 09:18:17 am
Alright, who voted for ALL OF THEM (apart from Dale)? ;D
It's looking like the weekend of the 15th/16th December, then another date in late February. A silly solstice ride appeals to me.
C'est Moi, monsieur.
I'm not fussy, I think I can make all those dates. Bear in mind that if you put one late in December, I might not arrive until 2018 anyway. The 16th works for me and would avoid having to make arrangements not to work in the middle of nowhere that day.
I'm trying to see if I can make the 15th work. Work thing is at lunchtime, so I expect we'd be done by 4, which might give me enough time to run home, get bike and jump on a train...there's a 16.40 which would get me to Kirkby Stephen for 19.09. Hmm...
Aah, so you want to join the 'riding up Tan Hill in the dark' club?
Post by: Oscar's dad on 11 October, 2017, 03:47:04 pm
Just voted for February, the later in the month the betterer.Is that because there is more chance of snow?
I do have studded tyres for Fred O:-)
Post by: L CC on 12 October, 2017, 10:46:22 am
It's cheap enough we can do all of them... and the chef knows what I eat now :D
Post by: Socks on 12 October, 2017, 11:26:14 am
Post by: Graeme on 14 October, 2017, 05:44:28 pm
[Edit] What I mean is that I hope to be able to camp on the Friday night and travel home on the 16th... and I do believe I can rearrange my day off to cycle up there during daylight on the 15th.
Post by: sojournermike on 14 October, 2017, 08:41:00 pm
This must confirm the first of a series. Deano?
Post by: Deano on 14 October, 2017, 08:44:52 pm
Post by: Kim on 14 October, 2017, 08:53:22 pm
I'm a bit of wimp when it comes to snow and ice, having had a couple of falls in those conditions.
My thoughts exactly. I've gone right off falling off my bike, and my asthma's traditionally rubbish at low temperatures which doesn't play well with massive hills.
Reluctant to buy expensive train tickets for a trip that I'm likely to have to wimp out of. Maybe when it's camping weather again...
Post by: phantasmagoriana on 14 October, 2017, 10:25:53 pm
Post by: Graeme on 15 October, 2017, 05:59:01 pm
Post by: sojournermike on 15 October, 2017, 09:46:43 pm
I've moved my day off to the 15th, so with a day's holiday I can make this. Really looking forward to this as it is a 'silly idea'. (The only proviso is that if I'm required to conduct a funeral I'll have to come along late on Friday.)
Are you planning on riding from Walton? Chapeau if so!
Also looking forward - and hoping 'weather' doesn't change that
Post by: Graeme on 16 October, 2017, 08:38:12 am
Post by: L CC on 16 October, 2017, 02:03:16 pm
Booking a twin room- bollocks to that camping malarky.
Post by: Graeme on 19 October, 2017, 10:58:24 am
Post by: sojournermike on 21 October, 2017, 01:38:31 pm
Will be a steady ride up.
Post by: Canardly on 25 October, 2017, 07:53:17 pm
Post by: Deano on 05 November, 2017, 09:33:25 pm
Anyone else? It's gorgeous up there in winter. The low sun (and it's never high at that time of year) reveals the cuts and scars in the landscape in a way you don't see at any other time of year.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4445/38165488542_275ec3ced9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/219y75w)
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4458/38165567922_c1cb68e0ab_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/219yvF9)
That was a cold night - Sleightholme Beck had frozen when I nipped back down the track to Darlo in the morning.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4493/37486698744_48356d30ce_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Z7z8w9)
Post by: yorkie on 05 November, 2017, 09:53:31 pm
I'll be booking a bed in one of the bunk rooms though, slipped disks and camping mattresses don't mix very well at the best of times (last time I camped, I could barely walk the following morning!)
Post by: Oscar's dad on 06 November, 2017, 05:38:20 am
Post by: D.A.L.E. on 06 November, 2017, 10:01:03 pm
I can't remember who it was at the last ovrnighter I was talking to about this bike, but this is the one I saw in Amsterdam!
Post by: Deano on 06 November, 2017, 10:12:29 pm
Ah go on then, you've talked me in to it! :-)
I'll be booking a bed in one of the bunk rooms though, slipped disks and camping mattresses don't mix very well at the best of times (last time I camped, I could barely walk the following morning!)
:thumbsup:
Book early in that case. It can fill up quickly!
Post by: yorkie on 06 November, 2017, 10:17:48 pm
I booked it this evening, there's no other bookings in the bunk rooms yet.Ah go on then, you've talked me in to it! :-)
I'll be booking a bed in one of the bunk rooms though, slipped disks and camping mattresses don't mix very well at the best of times (last time I camped, I could barely walk the following morning!)
Book early in that case. It can fill up quickly!
Yet!!
Post by: mrcharly-YHT on 06 November, 2017, 10:23:29 pm
Post by: sojournermike on 06 November, 2017, 10:24:57 pm
I booked it this evening, there's no other bookings in the bunk rooms yet.Ah go on then, you've talked me in to it! :-)
I'll be booking a bed in one of the bunk rooms though, slipped disks and camping mattresses don't mix very well at the best of times (last time I camped, I could barely walk the following morning!)
Book early in that case. It can fill up quickly!
Yet!!
Thank goodness soneone's booked one - if it's properly cold then you'll have several people taking refuge on your floor
Post by: yorkie on 06 November, 2017, 10:27:51 pm
I booked it this evening, there's no other bookings in the bunk rooms yet.Ah go on then, you've talked me in to it! :-)
I'll be booking a bed in one of the bunk rooms though, slipped disks and camping mattresses don't mix very well at the best of times (last time I camped, I could barely walk the following morning!)
Book early in that case. It can fill up quickly!
Yet!!
Thank goodness soneone's booked one - if it's properly cold then you'll have several people taking refuge on your floor
Post by: Deano on 06 November, 2017, 10:29:13 pm
Post by: mrcharly-YHT on 07 November, 2017, 09:04:53 am
It got down to minus 11 when I camped there in January (see photos above). I'ĺl have the same kit :smug::o
Might have to rethink my camping gear and see if I can fit a warmer sleeping bag in my pannier.
Post by: Karla on 07 November, 2017, 11:52:20 am
Post by: Steve GT on 07 November, 2017, 04:37:57 pm
Does your route there and back involve any COR?
Post by: Steve GT on 07 November, 2017, 05:35:03 pm
Myself, Graeme and Yorkie are booked into the 6 bunk dorm. There are only three spots left if you wanna be one of the cool kids! The 8 bunk dorm is COMPLETELY EMPTY though, so there's plenty of space if you want to hang out with the losers instead.
I have decided to inflict my snoring and farting on you lot.
You have been warned. 8) :P
Post by: yorkie on 07 November, 2017, 06:42:10 pm
That reminds me, must pack the earplugs!Myself, Graeme and Yorkie are booked into the 6 bunk dorm. There are only three spots left if you wanna be one of the cool kids! The 8 bunk dorm is COMPLETELY EMPTY though, so there's plenty of space if you want to hang out with the losers instead.
I have decided to inflict my snoring and farting on you lot.
You have been warned. 8)
Post by: Deano on 07 November, 2017, 09:49:00 pm
What time do you plan to leave Darlo Dean?
Does your route there and back involve any COR?
Brilliant! It'll be great to have you along, Steve.
Yes to both - lots of offroad on the route I've vaguely planned there. It'll be the Sleightholme track, some other tracks, and hopefully a visit to God's Bridge (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God%27s_Bridge). I've been to the Devil's Bridge (https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=48852.msg1136273#msg1136273), so I feel I should complete the set.
I was thinking of setting off at 9-ish to take the full day, second breakfast in Barnie, and get there in good time to pitch the tent in daylight. Dunno if any of that works for you - I'm not planning anything mega-technical, but I don't know the trails apart from Sleightholme (which you can do on pretty much any bike). I expect some trudging across bogs.
Sleightholme track again on the way back.
Post by: Steve GT on 08 November, 2017, 06:50:22 am
I will skip coming up to Darlo and keep to the tarmac.
Hopefully win the KOM prize by riding up from Menston.
Post by: L CC on 08 November, 2017, 03:16:27 pm
Sh1t!Myself, Graeme and Yorkie are booked into the 6 bunk dorm. There are only three spots left if you wanna be one of the cool kids! The 8 bunk dorm is COMPLETELY EMPTY though, so there's plenty of space if you want to hang out with the losers instead.
I have decided to inflict my snoring and farting on you lot.
You have been warned. 8) :P
I booked before I saw this :)
I'm COR-ing from Bish-Vegas. Train to Bish, Bash across the moors. What could possibly go wrong?
Post by: Steve GT on 08 November, 2017, 04:31:33 pm
Sh1t!Myself, Graeme and Yorkie are booked into the 6 bunk dorm. There are only three spots left if you wanna be one of the cool kids! The 8 bunk dorm is COMPLETELY EMPTY though, so there's plenty of space if you want to hang out with the losers instead.
I have decided to inflict my snoring and farting on you lot.
You have been warned. 8) :P
I booked before I saw this :)
I'm COR-ing from Bish-Vegas. Train to Bish, Bash across the moors. What could possibly go wrong?
There were only 2 places left when I booked, so I was wondering who had booked the other bed.
I will behave if there is a woman present.
Post by: sojournermike on 08 November, 2017, 06:03:52 pm
Ta Dean.
I will skip coming up to Darlo and keep to the tarmac.
Hopefully win the KOM prize by riding up from Menston.
I'm riding up from Harrogate, via tarmac, if you want to tag along. I'm not riding south to Menston first... Planning on riding across to Appletreewick and Grassington if they're on you're route, with breakfast a Kettlewell.
Mike
Post by: Steve GT on 09 November, 2017, 10:44:16 am
What time are you planning to get to Kettlewell?
Post by: Graeme on 09 November, 2017, 01:31:16 pm
Post by: Peter on 11 November, 2017, 12:33:22 pm
I was at the computer, just about to book my train tickets when I found out - at least this time I won't be wasting the tickets!
Peter
Post by: sojournermike on 11 November, 2017, 11:35:37 pm
Sounds like a plan Mike.
What time are you planning to get to Kettlewell?
Probably aim for about 1200, leaving home at 9ish and reckoning on 3 hours for 37 gentle miles.
Plan then to head up Littondale and over the tops to Garsdale Head and creep up on the Inn from behind so to speak. Of course, a more direct route is possible via Fleet Moss reverse, Buttertubs and up Stonedale. May be time and light dependent, though I do have lights.
Expecting to head home by rolling down the dale to Grinton, over to Letburn then Middleham, Masham, Grewlthorpe, Kirby Malzeard, Ripon and back roads home.
Mike
Post by: Graeme on 12 November, 2017, 05:22:29 pm
Post by: mrcharly-YHT on 20 November, 2017, 09:45:03 pm
Post by: sojournermike on 20 November, 2017, 10:09:37 pm
Post by: mrcharly-YHT on 20 November, 2017, 11:15:12 pm
That's a pretty typical day atm and weekend are similar. The new owner wasn't kidding when he said 16hour days.
Post by: Steve GT on 14 December, 2017, 03:15:15 pm
Post by: sojournermike on 14 December, 2017, 04:37:19 pm
I need to work tomorrow, so I wont be able to make it.
Unfortunately me too. Two pitches in one week is too many...
Post by: Graeme on 14 December, 2017, 05:28:11 pm
Post by: Deano on 14 December, 2017, 05:56:48 pm
Here in Darlo it's been pissing down and now it's icing over...
Post by: Graeme on 14 December, 2017, 06:01:41 pm
Post by: yorkie on 14 December, 2017, 06:13:12 pm
Post by: Graeme on 14 December, 2017, 06:15:23 pm
Post by: yorkie on 14 December, 2017, 06:17:01 pm
Post by: mrcharly-YHT on 14 December, 2017, 06:19:31 pm
Wish I was going but I'll be working all weekend again.
Post by: sojournermike on 14 December, 2017, 08:16:52 pm
Will try for third time lucky in the spring and look forward to pics on Sunday. Enjoy all.
Post by: Karla on 14 December, 2017, 08:20:07 pm
Post by: Graeme on 14 December, 2017, 09:19:35 pm
I'm pretty frustrated actually - was looking forward to seeing you all.
:(
Post by: L CC on 14 December, 2017, 09:59:06 pm
Post by: Kim on 14 December, 2017, 10:00:38 pm
Post by: Deano on 15 December, 2017, 10:45:06 am
Post by: D.A.L.E. on 15 December, 2017, 11:29:22 am
Post by: Graeme on 15 December, 2017, 12:28:18 pm
Having said that... The food here is good and they have rooms. What does Tan Hill have to offer that I don't have sat here. Fire, beer, food, bed... Oh wait. I know. Friends... Looking forward to hearing everyone's adventures when we meet later.
Next question for me is... Arkengarthdale or Muker/Keld.
Post by: Graeme on 15 December, 2017, 12:40:29 pm
Post by: Deano on 15 December, 2017, 12:54:39 pm
Post by: yorkie on 15 December, 2017, 02:14:40 pm
In other news, anyone know of a source of inexpensive 7-speed screw-on freewheels? Preferably ones that only freewheel in *one* direction? Ta!!
Post by: L CC on 15 December, 2017, 02:26:06 pm
My thoughts go out to fboab who has hadatwo visitations out there in the cold.
I didn't have a spare tube and my patches wouldn't stick.
Also- I wasn't actually having any fun.
I'm now at home. And will shortly be working, where at least I will feel like I have achieved something.
Post by: Socks on 15 December, 2017, 02:37:00 pm
My thoughts go out to fboab who has hadatwo visitations out there in the cold.
I didn't have a spare tube and my patches wouldn't stick.
Also- I wasn't actually having any fun.
I'm now at home. And will shortly be working, where at least I will feel like I have achieved something.
Commiserations - it is bad enough here at sea level, must be arctic on the moors.
Post by: Deano on 15 December, 2017, 03:04:33 pm
My thoughts go out to fboab who has hadatwo visitations out there in the cold.
I didn't have a spare tube and my patches wouldn't stick.
Also- I wasn't actually having any fun.
I'm now at home. And will shortly be working, where at least I will feel like I have achieved something.
Buggeration.
Looks like it'll be me, G and (possibly) bunbury. Cosy!
Post by: Socks on 15 December, 2017, 06:02:19 pm
Looks like it'll be me, G and (possibly) bunbury. Cosy!
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Chapeau - you've earned your beer
Post by: Graeme on 15 December, 2017, 09:33:13 pm
Mmmm. The fire is good. :)
Post by: Graeme on 16 December, 2017, 12:05:40 am
Post by: Kim on 16 December, 2017, 12:06:08 am
Post by: Torslanda on 16 December, 2017, 12:19:16 pm
Post by: Karla on 16 December, 2017, 04:40:21 pm
Bunners made it! 4pm from Darlo in the dark and down the A66. Rewarded with steak pie and beer.
Mmmm. The fire is good. :)
I didn't go *all* the way down the A66. I did stick to the A67 for most of it ... (https://www.strava.com/activities/1316103442)
Post by: Deano on 17 December, 2017, 04:04:54 pm
1. It's actually quite hard to get to Tan Hill - we had the place to ourselves, and were outnumbered by the staff.
2. The reason why everybody thinks American Werewolf in London was set/filmed at Tan Hill.
3. The landlady is actually called Louise. Except when she's Tracy.
4. You didn't necessarily need studded tyres.
ETA 5. If you can't find it, Bunbury is probably sat on it.
...amongst other things. You really should have been there.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4636/27333211139_51a50e1306_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HDkRp2)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4643/27333242609_1975bac0bf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HDm1KB)
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4592/38400304594_ec6691cbeb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21viAH9)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4729/38228586485_2870a0b0fc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21f8uU6)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4733/38228640285_5b2e9c5bf3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21f8LTF)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4595/24249609367_49a09dae84_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CWRA2e)
The rest are here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/30024450@N04/albums/72157691126575575
Post by: Canardly on 17 December, 2017, 04:38:25 pm
Post by: Chris S on 17 December, 2017, 04:45:21 pm
1. It's actually quite hard to get to Tan Hill - we had the place to ourselves, and were outnumbered by the staff.
Probably why the place always seems to be For Sale/Recently bought/Struggling.
It's never struck me as a viable business. A place run at a loss by someone who can afford that - hell yes, but as a living - not so sure.
Anyway - as a cycling venue, it rocks! Stunning looking pictures Deano :thumbsup:
Post by: Deano on 17 December, 2017, 04:46:49 pm
Post by: Kim on 17 December, 2017, 04:47:21 pm
Post by: phantasmagoriana on 17 December, 2017, 05:01:54 pm
Post by: marlan on 17 December, 2017, 05:06:25 pm
Great pics.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Chris S on 17 December, 2017, 05:06:56 pm
The current owners have had it since 2005, though, and they're only selling cos they want to retire.
Best part of a Million. Wanna go halves? ;D
Post by: Deano on 17 December, 2017, 05:47:35 pm
Post by: Torslanda on 17 December, 2017, 05:48:35 pm
Post by: Chris S on 17 December, 2017, 05:53:44 pm
I like the idea - but reading about the Stag and Hen parties from this:
https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2017/08/03/Britain-s-highest-pub-is-for-sale-19-things-about-the-Tan-Hill-Inn
I changed my mind. I forgot you have to actually have Other People there. Fuck that.
Post by: Graeme on 17 December, 2017, 10:16:17 pm
http://balancingontwowheels.com/2017/12/winter-adventure-into-the-wilderness/
Post by: mattc on 18 December, 2017, 12:14:16 pm
What an absolutely brilliant couple of days. Thank you Deano, Karla. :)Looks gorgeous!
http://balancingontwowheels.com/2017/12/winter-adventure-into-the-wilderness/
But
"My spiked tyres were giving me confidence on the descent of the Long Causeway, Dean had Fat-Bike tyres… but Greg had ridden out on somewhat narrower rubber with a slight tread. We had a distinct diversity to our choices of bike and tyre.
"
Did Greg have studs in those skinny tyres, or he did just descend with a lot more faith than the rest of the group??
Post by: Karla on 18 December, 2017, 12:24:01 pm
What an absolutely brilliant couple of days. Thank you Deano, Karla. :)Looks gorgeous!
http://balancingontwowheels.com/2017/12/winter-adventure-into-the-wilderness/
ButFlippingBy 'eck, the surfaces didn't look too welcoming:
"My spiked tyres were giving me confidence on the descent of the Long Causeway, Dean had Fat-Bike tyres… but Greg had ridden out on somewhat narrower rubber with a slight tread. We had a distinct diversity to our choices of bike and tyre.
"
Did Greg have studs in those skinny tyres, or he did just descend with a lot more faith than the rest of the group??
The tyres were 35 mm G-Ones (https://www.merlincycles.com/schwalbe-g-one-allround-performance-raceguard-folding-gravel-tyre-700c-100498.html?utm_campaign=googlebase-GB&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shopping&utm_term=Road+Bike+Tyres&ucpo=39493&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyZquvcaT2AIVrrvtCh1bFQkmEAQYAyABEgL46_D_BwE), no studs. He descended rather slowly - and you won't be surprised to hear that the puncture-fixing photo was a result of a snakebite from running them too low.
Post by: Oscar's dad on 18 December, 2017, 01:42:55 pm
What an absolutely brilliant couple of days. Thank you Deano, Karla. :)
http://balancingontwowheels.com/2017/12/winter-adventure-into-the-wilderness/
Smashing write up! :thumbsup:
Post by: Graeme on 18 December, 2017, 01:52:47 pm
What an absolutely brilliant couple of days. Thank you Deano, Karla. :)Looks gorgeous!
http://balancingontwowheels.com/2017/12/winter-adventure-into-the-wilderness/
ButFlippingBy 'eck, the surfaces didn't look too welcoming:
"My spiked tyres were giving me confidence on the descent of the Long Causeway, Dean had Fat-Bike tyres… but Greg had ridden out on somewhat narrower rubber with a slight tread. We had a distinct diversity to our choices of bike and tyre.
"
Did Greg have studs in those skinny tyres, or he did just descend with a lot more faith than the rest of the group??
The tyres were 35 mm G-Ones (https://www.merlincycles.com/schwalbe-g-one-allround-performance-raceguard-folding-gravel-tyre-700c-100498.html?utm_campaign=googlebase-GB&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shopping&utm_term=Road+Bike+Tyres&ucpo=39493&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyZquvcaT2AIVrrvtCh1bFQkmEAQYAyABEgL46_D_BwE), no studs. He descended rather slowly - and you won't be surprised to hear that the puncture-fixing photo was a result of a snakebite from running them too low.
35mm really! Wow. Mine were 35mm and I thought yours were a fraction of the width.
Of course, you'd have had more pressure in your tyres of I hadn't lent you a self-disassembling pump. #smilie
Post by: Graeme on 18 December, 2017, 01:53:20 pm
Post by: Paul H on 19 December, 2017, 01:21:09 pm
Post by: muddypete on 27 December, 2017, 08:15:19 pm
I'll plan another one in February. Let me know if there's any preference on date - OD said late Feb worked, so I'll go with that unless there are any objections.
A belated Merry Christmas Everyone :thumbsup:
Have any dates been set for a Feb outing to Tan Hill? Late Feb works for me too (Sat 24/Sun 25 Feb?): the previous week-end is Chinese New Year and November is far too long to wait for fireworks. :D
Post by: D.A.L.E. on 05 January, 2018, 08:17:36 pm
That shot is a banger. Get it on Instagram and rake in the likes.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4733/38228640285_5b2e9c5bf3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21f8LTF)
Post by: L CC on 07 January, 2018, 08:50:33 pm
Third of a series. I'm going with Friday the 15th then another sometime in February.
Have we got a date yet? We've ordered studs....
Post by: Deano on 10 January, 2018, 09:06:48 pm
Post by: Oscar's dad on 11 January, 2018, 09:18:57 am
I think we should ask OD when he can make it up to the (hopefully) Frozen North. OD?
Its kind of you to think of me. Realistically it probably won't be until March so please crack on with your planning.
Post by: Karla on 11 January, 2018, 09:27:25 am
Did I see someone mention the 23-4th Feb upthread? That weekend would work for me.
Post by: D.A.L.E. on 05 February, 2018, 04:57:20 pm
Post by: phantasmagoriana on 06 February, 2018, 11:43:41 am
So... February?
Yes, is anything happening? I need some motivation to actually ride my bike at some point! :-\
Post by: Karla on 06 February, 2018, 11:50:30 am
Feb 23rd-4th is currently free for me, how about you guys?
Post by: L CC on 06 February, 2018, 12:18:21 pm
Post by: phantasmagoriana on 06 February, 2018, 12:26:30 pm
Post by: Karla on 06 February, 2018, 02:47:05 pm
If there are only the three of us then at least it'll be as many as last time.
Post by: yorkie on 06 February, 2018, 06:35:43 pm
I don't have a problem riding a bike at the moment, just climbing hills - and Tan Hill is at the top of a blimming big hill!
tl;dr: Maybe!
Post by: D.A.L.E. on 06 February, 2018, 06:38:21 pm
Post by: Deano on 06 February, 2018, 10:35:10 pm
Ha, that was easy ;D
You think? I've had to ignore this for a month to get someone else to organise it.
Post by: Karla on 07 February, 2018, 09:11:01 am
Post by: Karla on 07 February, 2018, 11:17:31 am
Attending
Karla
Phanta
fboab
...
...
YOU!
Maybe
yorkie
D.A.L.E.
Post by: Kim on 07 February, 2018, 01:14:53 pm
(Not coming. In my defence, I'm going camping.)
Post by: D.A.L.E. on 07 February, 2018, 02:01:10 pm
Post by: Karla on 08 February, 2018, 09:52:55 am
May I suggest changing the subject line - or starting a new thread - in order to attract more interest?
(Not coming. In my defence, I'm going camping.)
Good idea! That'll require Deano to edit the thread title ...
Post by: mr ben on 08 February, 2018, 12:48:30 pm
Graeme's account is excellent, and tempts one out of hibernation, but for me it's balanced by a sense of self-preservation, a prior sort-of-commitment, and the fact that if the weather was similar I'd have a bike configuration error.
Post by: L CC on 11 February, 2018, 08:08:35 pm
Post by: Deano on 11 February, 2018, 10:54:06 pm
Hopefully see you there Dale. I've still got some books for you so hopefully can fob you off with those too.May I suggest changing the subject line - or starting a new thread - in order to attract more interest?
(Not coming. In my defence, I'm going camping.)
Good idea! That'll require Deano to edit the thread title ...
Or start a new thread. Then you can link the event in the calendar, and no one will have to wade through x pages to find the meat.
Post by: Socks on 12 February, 2018, 06:46:32 pm
Post by: sojournermike on 16 February, 2018, 12:32:30 am
Hope the weather is kind and all enjoy
Post by: D.A.L.E. on 19 February, 2018, 11:08:42 pm