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Title: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 04 December, 2018, 05:40:25 pm
I'm proposing this as the sort of thing we did a couple of years ago.

The choice is the weekend  Thurs 24th to Mon 28th Jan or Thurs 31st Jan - Mon 4th Feb. They are obviously pensioners' weekends.

It's £18 pppn. Booking an entire dorm for 10 costs £180 so no point in doing that.

Please express a preference!
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Kim on 04 December, 2018, 05:46:13 pm
Previous thread here (https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=93686.msg1978344#msg1978344), for those whose memories need a refresh.

Pocket anemometer on standby; I can do either weekend.

Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Wowbagger on 04 December, 2018, 06:24:58 pm
Either weekend is OK for me too.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: andrewc on 04 December, 2018, 06:43:08 pm
Either weekend is fine for me as well.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Ruthie on 04 December, 2018, 07:04:23 pm
I can’t make this. Have fun, all!
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Jurek on 04 December, 2018, 07:26:01 pm
Will this be on the common?
That's a mere 20 minutes ride from here.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Canardly on 04 December, 2018, 08:57:43 pm
Either week end  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 04 December, 2018, 09:02:41 pm
Quote from: Jurek on 04 December, 2018, 07:26:01 pm
Will this be on the common?
That's a mere 20 minutes ride from here.
Underground, overground, yacfering free...

Oh, wrong common, sorry.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Butterfly on 04 December, 2018, 09:41:10 pm
We are being evicted moving house by the 19th January. There is little chance that we will know which way up we are by either of those dates, but you never know. I'd like to make it.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Wowbagger on 04 December, 2018, 10:31:31 pm
Quote from: Jurek on 04 December, 2018, 07:26:01 pm
Will this be on the common?
That's a mere 20 minutes ride from here.

Oh, there's a Clapham in London and its environs, isn't there? I was forgetting. I was, of course, referring to the Important One in Yorkshire. See also Kilburn and Richmond. :P
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Wowbagger on 04 December, 2018, 10:44:59 pm
I suggest, given the absence of anyone stating a preference for one or other of the weekends, that we go for the second one and book our own places. This, hopefully, will give the Clariflies the opportunity to sort themselves out.

Bob, I will be very happy to accept your hospitality and drive up on the Thursday. IIRC it's steak night at the Gamecock in Austwick...

http://www.claphambunk.com/reservation/ shows the website.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: andrewc on 04 December, 2018, 10:56:28 pm
Quote from: Wowbagger on 04 December, 2018, 10:31:31 pm
Quote from: Jurek on 04 December, 2018, 07:26:01 pm
Will this be on the common?
That's a mere 20 minutes ride from here.

Oh, there's a Clapham in London and its environs, isn't there? I was forgetting. I was, of course, referring to the Important One in Yorkshire. See also Kilburn and Richmond. :P


We are Common People https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcBH4C5RtR8
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Pedaldog. on 05 December, 2018, 12:29:28 am
's my Burfdi on the 24th but I can do either week. Family might have sneaky ideas for the 24th so the 31st is prolly better for me.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: JBB on 05 December, 2018, 05:23:15 pm
Can't do the second one, audaxing.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Jurek on 05 December, 2018, 06:31:26 pm
Quote from: Wowbagger on 04 December, 2018, 10:31:31 pm
Quote from: Jurek on 04 December, 2018, 07:26:01 pm
Will this be on the common?
That's a mere 20 minutes ride from here.

Oh, there's a Clapham in London and its environs, isn't there? I was forgetting. I was, of course, referring to the Important One in Yorkshire. See also Kilburn and Richmond. :P
.... is the correct answer  :P :P
ETA : I knew about Richmond, but not Kilburn - every day is a school day, thank you :thumbsup:
Unfortunately, there is no Fryup within the boundaries of the M25.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Canardly on 07 December, 2018, 05:51:22 pm
Have sent a reservation request. Suggest peeps don't leave it too long as viewed the wrong year at first and was fully booked the same time last year.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: andrewc on 09 December, 2018, 02:04:43 pm
Was that for the 2nd weekend Bob ?

Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Canardly on 09 December, 2018, 08:32:01 pm
Yes but iinterestingly have not had a response. Has WB booked?
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Canardly on 10 December, 2018, 05:48:50 pm
Sue posted a form to me today.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Blodwyn Pig on 10 December, 2018, 06:07:38 pm
Unfortunately, I am unable to attend, as I have another winter weekend , with the West Kent DA CTC, at Wilderhope Manor YHA , nr Wenlock Edge, on the weekend 8/9/10 FEB,  so much as I would love to, I also love being with my woman. ;)
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: sojournermike on 10 December, 2018, 06:34:54 pm
Quote from: Jurek on 05 December, 2018, 06:31:26 pm
Quote from: Wowbagger on 04 December, 2018, 10:31:31 pm
Quote from: Jurek on 04 December, 2018, 07:26:01 pm
Will this be on the common?
That's a mere 20 minutes ride from here.

Oh, there's a Clapham in London and its environs, isn't there? I was forgetting. I was, of course, referring to the Important One in Yorkshire. See also Kilburn and Richmond. :P
.... is the correct answer  :P :P
ETA : I knew about Richmond, but not Kilburn - every day is a school day, thank you :thumbsup:
Unfortunately, there is no Fryup within the boundaries of the M25.


When they held me prisoner in Walthamstow there were regular Fryups at Tommy's Tuck In
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Wowbagger on 10 December, 2018, 07:03:42 pm
Quote from: Canardly on 09 December, 2018, 08:32:01 pm
Yes but iinterestingly have not had a response. Has WB booked?

I haven't booked. About to catch up - I've been away in the Far North (Manchester) attending contrasting concerts. Where are we up to?
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Wowbagger on 10 December, 2018, 07:08:00 pm
At the moment the preference is 2:1 in favour of the first weekend. The 1 was me. I don't mind which weekend it is. But - Bob, you say you have requested the second weekend but not had booking forms yet.

Can we make an executive decision at this point and stick with it? 1st Weekend! Everyone OK with that? ;)

I have the form on my computer as Sue emailed it to me.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: andrewc on 10 December, 2018, 07:15:47 pm
I think Bob has already booked for the 2nd weekend, unless I'm reading things wrong ?
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Canardly on 10 December, 2018, 07:55:12 pm
Happy to go with the first week end but I did indicate second to Sue as I thought we were waiting for the Clalrionettes to see if they could come. The first week end it is then and will fill the form out accordingly. House is topsy turvey atm due to new carpet installs so no pc all day.

Email and response today.


Thanks Sue. We have decided to move it to the week before with at least two of us staying on the Thursday night as well. i.e. Thurs 24th Jan to 4th Feb. 28th Jan  (having had a vote to obtain a preferred week end). Will get a form in the post tomorrow and will sort the deposit by credit transfer.
 
regards
 
Bob
 
> On 12/12/2018 15:10:31, Sue Latimer (sue@claphambunk.com) wrote:
> > Hi Robert,I forgot to mention, that on the Thursday night I only have 1 dorm and the small room available, apart from that all rooms are available for the rest of the weekend.Many Thanks,Sue
>
>


As I said they get booked up quickly.

>
>
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Wowbagger on 12 December, 2018, 07:47:02 pm
I'l print the forms and go with the first weekend as well.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Wowbagger on 13 December, 2018, 03:16:50 pm
Executive decision taken. I've booked 4 nights commencing Thurs 24th Jan, Dormitory 1. I transferred £72 to the bank account detailed in Sue's email and sent an email/text combination to confirm who I was etc.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Canardly on 13 December, 2018, 06:25:59 pm
Filled the form in but missed post. Have transferred 50% deposit to account referred to. Sue knows we are coming on the first week end above.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Wowbagger on 14 December, 2018, 02:15:50 pm
Sue was asking who this Bob Hadfield bloke was. I told her I'd no idea.

We may well be joined by Alison (Littlewheel). She is likely to being her camper van rather than stay in the hostel.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: andrewc on 14 December, 2018, 02:35:13 pm
I'll try to get a booking done tonight.   Is it online ?  I've seen references to paper forms , which is rather quaint.....
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Canardly on 14 December, 2018, 02:42:27 pm
Andrew have emailed yourself and Kim a copy.  It is a bit of a tortuous way of doing things but I imagine they are trying to avoid stag/hen parties etc. Remember its for the earlier week end.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019
Post by: Wowbagger on 14 December, 2018, 03:33:15 pm
Quote from: andrewc on 14 December, 2018, 02:35:13 pm
I'll try to get a booking done tonight.   Is it online ?  I've seen references to paper forms , which is rather quaint.....

The form has Sue's bank details so you can do a transfer. I just included all the details asked for in the email. I texted her my bank details so she knew which payment was mine.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Pedaldog. on 15 December, 2018, 01:23:20 pm
I just mailed Sue, can't get through on the phone and unable to sort out the booking forms. Asked her to mail me the idiots guide to booking the 24th, 25th and 26th. Hope I can get sorted.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 16 December, 2018, 01:56:50 pm
Sent an email yesterday , no response as of yet.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 16 December, 2018, 02:19:10 pm
Okay, I've emailed Sue the details and made a BACS transfer, offering to send a physical form if they really need a signature.  And sorted out some train tickets to and from Lancaster.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 18 December, 2018, 09:07:37 am
Acknowledgement received, now to sort out leave & transport.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 18 December, 2018, 11:41:07 am
+1
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 18 December, 2018, 12:46:19 pm
Unfortunately transport to Lancaster involves a combination of Northern Fail (who appear to be cancelling every 2nd train) & Virgin  :(    Or train to Clapham itself via Leeds, which is Northern Fail all the way.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 23 December, 2018, 09:11:08 pm
Tried to book tickets via the WestCoast site & none of the available trains showed as having bike reservations available.  I guess I'll have to go down to Lime St & speak to a Human.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 23 December, 2018, 11:03:13 pm
Push comes to shove I will take the car up and pick you up at mutually convenient point.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 28 December, 2018, 12:50:00 am
Rail tickets booked. I should be arriving at Lancaster at 12:07 on Friday.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 04 January, 2019, 07:31:22 pm
I reckon this thread deserves a bump.  Looks like there's still room at the inn...
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Ruthie on 04 January, 2019, 09:31:58 pm
Toying with the idea of coming for the first three nights.  It might just be possible.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 04 January, 2019, 09:37:41 pm
It would be lovely to see you!
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 04 January, 2019, 09:50:26 pm
They'll even provide bedding, so you don't need to forget your sleeping bag  ;)   :-*
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Ruthie on 04 January, 2019, 09:55:43 pm
Yeah my face is doing something weird now  :D
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 04 January, 2019, 10:10:36 pm
Do we have any plans for while we are there ?  Up that lovely "cycle way" Simeon took us last time, the one surfaced with boulders ?
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 04 January, 2019, 11:50:16 pm
Would be great to see Ruthie and Marcus. I am upfrit to go up top and wander a al Simeon  Subject to weather etc etc. Need to change tyres. You will remember part of the last ride was much flatter .....ahem nudge nudge... and included cafes. If you are feeling keen there is always that bastard hill at Settle. Quote 'how old are you Canardly?'
If Kim brings her usual planning apparatus there should be plenty of opportunity to sort some day rides out. Remember OS maps include digital copies now.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 04 January, 2019, 11:52:31 pm
How did PD get on?
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 08 January, 2019, 10:12:17 pm
Its a pity PB and Mlle PB will not be there.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Pedaldog. on 08 January, 2019, 11:00:38 pm
Not going to be in a fit state for this. Enjoy, I'll try for the next one.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Ruthie on 09 January, 2019, 05:11:12 pm
Can't do it, I'm afraid.  Working till 9pm the night before and catching a train to Wales on the 28th, early.  I hope there are more of these in the future, I miss everyone.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 09 January, 2019, 07:10:22 pm
Oh that is a shame.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 09 January, 2019, 07:14:47 pm
Unlike.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 09 January, 2019, 08:23:30 pm
Quote from: Ruthie on 09 January, 2019, 05:11:12 pm
Can't do it, I'm afraid.  Working till 9pm the night before and catching a train to Wales on the 28th, early.  I hope there are more of these in the future, I miss everyone.

Pick a date for a weekend somewhere and I'll try and get the cats herded!
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 18 January, 2019, 11:31:10 pm
So , 4 of us ?   We few , we happy few, we band of cyclists....
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 19 January, 2019, 12:10:12 am
I think Alison (Littlewheel OTP) might be joining us, but if she dies I think she will be in her camper van with her small dog. But I'm not 100% sure she's coming. There's also an outside chance that Peli & Woolly might be around, but due to various things, their decision will be a late one and would almost certainly be for part of one day only.

But 4 will work.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 19 January, 2019, 12:12:40 am
I've been working on a functional respiratory system, with some success, so I'm still coming.  Looks like it might be a bit cold (studs may be prudent?), but can't be any worse than it was at Tan Hill.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 19 January, 2019, 02:14:08 pm
Well we could have gone cave dangling at Ingleton* but I don't think they do it in the winter. I don't have any studs, nobblies any good?

* Rumour has it that they don't charge you for the bosuns' chair on the way down.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 19 January, 2019, 02:19:44 pm
I think nobblies may be a good idea generally, if we're roughstuffing.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 19 January, 2019, 03:42:04 pm
For interest:
https://whitescarcave.co.uk/opening-times-and-prices
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 19 January, 2019, 04:01:24 pm
Game cock menu
https://www.gamecockinn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Gamecock-Menu_2018_web.pdf
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 19 January, 2019, 07:33:39 pm
Hmmm.. spikes or knobblies, I’ll see what the weather is like on Wednesday or so.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 21 January, 2019, 12:51:24 pm
Tomorrow's forecast for Settle is for a lot of snow and the temperature ranging from 2°C to -1°C. I think you can safely say that on the tops it will be quite a bit colder, and probably snowier, than in the town.

It looks as though it will warm up for the weekend, with some nice heavy rain all day Saturday. Sunday should be sunny with a maximum of 3°C.

I will get my mountain bike out of the garage later today and give it a "once over". I will also be bringing walking boots & poles. I think that taking a bike onto the tops could be challenging in a way he haven't experienced before.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 21 January, 2019, 01:50:04 pm
The forecast for Ingleborough looks a bit exciting, too.

Challenging weather is traditional, no?  At least snow and ice makes for better Rule 9 photos than 50mph wind.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 21 January, 2019, 01:59:52 pm
Subject to Plantar Faciitis I am up for a bit of walking. Getting up Long Lane if snow covered would be a bit too exciting however. There is a 4.5 mile waterfall walk at Ingleton which looks quite interesting dunno if snow rules that out. I think I might even have some waterproof overtrousers somewhere. I really should think about a mountain bike one of these days. I have swopped out the tourers tyres to 35mm knobblies. Grid ref app for the phone methinks. I seem to remember a very pleasant and lower level section towards the end of a Simeon led ride crossing ancient bridges etc when we stayed at the Dalesbridge, which may make a pleasant walk, .
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 21 January, 2019, 05:36:52 pm
My knees weren't built for walking, particularly downhill. 

OTOH, I'm not arriving until Friday afternoon...
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 21 January, 2019, 06:54:13 pm
Which reminds me I need to swop out the pedals to provide platform and clips.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 22 January, 2019, 10:30:11 am
Ingleborough is looking decidedly white this morning.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 22 January, 2019, 10:42:56 am
I don't think there is anything happening which should prevent us form getting there.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 22 January, 2019, 09:46:50 pm
I suppose I'd better fix the puncture on the MTB & put some pedals on it.  Sorting out some suitably warm clothes might be an idea as well.   
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 23 January, 2019, 09:08:13 am
Yesterday I got the mountain bike out of the garage, rubbed the mould off the saddle, pumped the tyres up and went or a 5 mile ride. I think it might be prudent to lube the chain, but otherwise it's fine. What wasn't fine was the fact that my expensive sealskinz gloves were that useless at 5°C that when I returned my hands were painfully cold.

I was aware that somewhere amongst my possessions is a pair of thickly knitted motor cycle mitten inners. I reckon I've had them since I was about 18. I haven't ridden a motor bike since the winter of 1975-76. Yesterday evening I had a sort-of look for them to see if they still existed. They do, and they haven't been eaten by moths. I reckon they will help if I put them over the top of some thinsulates or something.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 23 January, 2019, 09:32:46 am
Positively balmy later in the week.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 23 January, 2019, 10:09:34 am
Quote from: Canardly on 23 January, 2019, 09:32:46 am
Positively balmy later in the week.


I think you mean Barmy....
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 23 January, 2019, 06:31:58 pm
I think I'll pass on the Ceilidh , and the neeps  :sick:      But I popped a bottle of Highland Park in my shopping bag earlier.


Burns Night Supper and CeilidhJanuary 25, 2019Clapham Village Hall, Cross Haw Ln, Lancaster LA2 8DZ, UKHaggis and Neaps Supper, Ceilidh with the Batty Moss Ceilidh Band, Bar.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 23 January, 2019, 06:35:02 pm
I've put some Talisker in my luggage...
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 23 January, 2019, 07:00:48 pm
One of these looks the biz , but I doubt I'd get it on the train.  https://www.icetrikes.co
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dxm6DqhWoAANAQD.jpg)
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 23 January, 2019, 11:37:37 pm
If walking is a possibility I'll have to venture into the loft to find a daysack.  That's an expedition in itself.  :-\
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 24 January, 2019, 09:26:09 pm
The New Inn has a new landlord and landlady, as of yesterday. We are currently into our 3rd pint of Landlord.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 24 January, 2019, 09:59:14 pm
How's the weather ?  It's not cold in Liverpool but a but drizzly.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 24 January, 2019, 10:02:08 pm
Quote from: andrewc on 24 January, 2019, 09:59:14 pm
How's the weather ?  It's not cold in Liverpool but a but drizzly.

Good question.  My bike is currently shod with Ice Spikers, which would seem completely unnecessary at this point, but I'm concerned about Sunday, and indeed Monday morning (I've got a 10:57 train out of Lancaster, so no hanging around waiting for the roads to thaw).
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 24 January, 2019, 10:16:18 pm
What you need at this time of year are retractable training wheels,  first sign of ice & down they go to make you nice & stable.  Might interfere with the panniers though....
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 24 January, 2019, 10:19:36 pm
There is thawing snow. Rain forecast for tomorrow. We are thinking about riding to ingleton and looking at waterfalls.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 24 January, 2019, 10:44:20 pm
I lied. The whisky I brought was also Highland Park, but a “special” involving the word “Dragon”.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 24 January, 2019, 11:18:45 pm
Mine is "Viking Honour".  Inna fancy bottle.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 24 January, 2019, 11:45:57 pm
Executive decision: I'm going to leave the studs on.  I'll take Good Training™ and a guarantee of warm weather over falling off.

Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 24 January, 2019, 11:56:24 pm
I've found the Garmin & the train tickets  :thumbsup:    I should be arriving at Lancaster at 12:07 if the stars align correctly.   The 7 minutes between trains at Wigan North Western looks a bit iffy though.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 25 January, 2019, 10:26:19 am
At Lime St in plenty of time, but still wondering what I’ve forgotten to pack. You wouldn’t think I’ve been doing this for a couple of decades.
Today’s last minute hassles were breaking a lace on one cycling boot, then having to move all the bikes from the landing into the flat so engineers from a rival telecoms firm could get to the riser & run in some Cat 5.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 25 January, 2019, 11:51:30 am
Andrew: Not sure what your plans are, but I've arrived in Lancaster and am currrently ensconced in the cafe of the big Sainsbury's down by the river.  Going to grab some lunch before setting off up the Lune cyclepath...
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 25 January, 2019, 12:04:45 pm
 :thumbsup:   Will try to find the Sainsburys.   Minor hassle, my ticket was for the 11:38 from Wigan, the chap had reserved the bike on the 12:38.   Sorted with no problem by the helpful Virgin chap at Wigan, who has negative views on dangly bike spaces.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 25 January, 2019, 12:07:47 pm
Okay, I'll wait here for you.  Head for the cycle bridge over the river that takes you to the path to morecambe and you can't really miss it.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 25 January, 2019, 03:15:38 pm
Andrew and I are in Clapham. The Ice Spikers were Good Training, but a bit exciting above 20mph. There is a Nissan Leaf sucking up electrons through the kitchen window...
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: JBB on 25 January, 2019, 11:30:44 pm
I envy you all and trust you have a spiffing time!
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Pedaldog. on 25 January, 2019, 11:44:55 pm
Do they have a Tenty Camper area?
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 25 January, 2019, 11:52:00 pm
There are two bottles of single malt on the table as it’s Burns Night.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 25 January, 2019, 11:53:46 pm
Quote from: Pedaldog on 25 January, 2019, 11:44:55 pm
Do they have a Tenty Camper area?
Not really, no.  It's a small village with limited access.
There area  couple of sites within a mile or two marked on the map.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 26 January, 2019, 08:06:58 am
Canardly and I enjoyed a very fine ride of 24 miles looping through Ingleton, Ribblehead, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Austwick and back to Clapham. The weather was mild and grey with occasional drizzle. Kim and Andrew had been in the bar about an hour before we got back.

There is a wonderful old railway viaduct in Ingleton which used to carry a track which connected Clapham to the main line near Penrith.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 26 January, 2019, 01:40:54 pm
We had an interesting morning twisting our necks & bashing our heads in White Scar Caves, then Peter drove us over to Dent. Currently in the Sun Inn waiting For Cumberland sausage & chips.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 26 January, 2019, 06:13:54 pm
I've just remembered I forgot to post a snoring report for last night.

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Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Pedaldog. on 26 January, 2019, 08:17:12 pm
Quote from: andrewc on 26 January, 2019, 01:40:54 pm
We had an interesting morning twisting our necks & bashing our heads in White Scar Caves, then Peter drove us over to Dent. Currently in the Sun Inn waiting For Cumberland sausage & chips.
Real nice camping site in Dent, C+CC perhaps?
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Pedaldog. on 26 January, 2019, 08:19:21 pm
Quote from: Kim on 26 January, 2019, 06:13:54 pm
I've just remembered I forgot to post a snoring report for last night.

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Due to a Growth on my Esophagus I snore and choke and Hack, Etc, all night. This is the reason I didn't join you for tonight.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 26 January, 2019, 08:43:19 pm
I’ve stayed at the one in the lower part of the dale, before the village a couple of times.  A nice place, but loaded touring can be a bit heroic.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 26 January, 2019, 09:20:46 pm
Quote from: Pedaldog on 26 January, 2019, 08:19:21 pm
Quote from: Kim on 26 January, 2019, 06:13:54 pm
I've just remembered I forgot to post a snoring report for last night.

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Due to a Growth on my Esophagus I snore and choke and Hack, Etc, all night. This is the reason I didn't join you for tonight.
You'd have been in good company...
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Butterfly on 27 January, 2019, 09:58:29 am
Quote from: Kim on 26 January, 2019, 09:20:46 pm
Quote from: Pedaldog on 26 January, 2019, 08:19:21 pm
Quote from: Kim on 26 January, 2019, 06:13:54 pm
I've just remembered I forgot to post a snoring report for last night.

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Due to a Growth on my Esophagus I snore and choke and Hack, Etc, all night. This is the reason I didn't join you for tonight.
You'd have been in good company...

Knowing that company, I'd say your fears are completely unfounded PD. No one would have noticed your contribution. Especially given the reports of alcohol intake last night.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 27 January, 2019, 10:25:07 am
I would like it to be known that I no longer snore* as a result of wearing a CPCP mask.

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*This does not apply when I, maskless, fall asleep randomly in a chair.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Pedaldog. on 27 January, 2019, 11:02:37 am
Unfortunately, the CPAP mask doesn't stop the noise much.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 28 January, 2019, 11:16:54 am
Frosty ride to Lancaster this morning, with enough sheet ice to justify the studs I've been slogging along on all weekend.  Much better views than riding through the drzzly mist on Friday.

I made a rookie mistake with the train booking and this is a Super Voyager (dangly bike spaces) rather than a Pendolino (find a member of staff).  Means more faffing with luggage, as my bodgy rear rack doesn't have seperate rails for panniers and rack bag.

Fingers thawed out, feet a work in progress...
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 28 January, 2019, 07:47:45 pm
Home after a 10 hour journey. I think I stopped to charge 5 times, and also stopped at Canardly's to drop him off. I spent far longer than I intended at the final charge stop, Birchanger Green. When I arrived, both chargers were occupied, one by a PHEV that has a very slow charger, and a taxi. Another guy in a leaf was queueing. That was a right PITA, especially when I found that the taxi was there for 45 minutes and only loaded 7kwh. The Leaf charges 4 times as fast.

A great weekend in excellent company! Far too much alcohol was consumed... back on the wagon now.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 28 January, 2019, 08:42:27 pm
Fans of my Sharknado series will be delighted.  I present Sunday's ride report in "So what actually happened at the weekend?" IRC logs style (I've trimmed out various comments and off-topic lines, and lightly edited for clarity):

 * kim and cycling have had an argument
<kim> yes.  yesterday's ride was a 11.3kph rolling average epic
<kim> it started out, as these things often do, with me telling canardly that his rear QR was undone
<kim> a couple of miles after that we got to the COR section, at which point he chickened out and very sensibly went back to the bunkhouse
<kim> we then proceeded up rather a lot of rocky Up, where i discovered that ice spikers at 60PSI don't grip properly on loose rock
<kim> there was also a ford where Nothing didn't happen
<kim> anyway, it being a nice day for a walk, we eventually got to the road again, and proceeded to malham via a 20% double-chevron extravaganza
<kim> which i impressed myself by being able to ride up, albeit in some ridiculous low gear.  this was a tactical error, because then i was waiting at the top in the 50mph winds
<kim> andrew caught up just after i'd resorted to huddling in the lee of a drystone wall like a sheep to keep warm
<kim> the ride into malham was wind-assisted
<kim> where the cafe was shut, citing 'january'
<kim> so we went to the pub, which was full of dogs and dog propaganda
<kim> and they lost our order due to PEBKAC
<kim> so a free round of compensatory pints later we were low on daylight
<kim> now, there are two routes from malham to settle.  one is a complete bastard of a hill, and the other is a slightly less bastardly approach to the same hill, but about 2km longer
<kim> i proposed the larrington manoeuvre, but wowbagger lead us up the steep one, presumably on account of signposts
<kim> (which strava infroms me i've previously climbed on the brompton, though i didn't realise at the time, because...)
<kim> ...the ludicrous wind was now a headwind
<kim> so the climb took god knows how long
<kim> when i eventually reached the top i decided to carry on into settle before my fingers got too cold to do brakes
<kim> this was the right decision, it was much less windy down there
<kim> 320 million years later andrew, and eventually wowbagger, appear
<kim> wow declares that he's had enough and what's more he badly needs the loo (see above re free beer), so goes off in search of a taxi
<kim> andrew and i finish the ride in darkness, spurred on with comedy battery warning blinkenlight from my cheap chinese MTB light
<kim> also, as i turned right to the bunkhouse, i was overtaken by a taxi...
<kim> (we declared it a draw, though wowbagger was clearly cheating)
<kim> and then this morning i rode to lancaster at -3C.


I expect someone will be along in due course with photos...
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 28 January, 2019, 08:52:05 pm
Point of (possibly too much) Information: the type of loo requirement involving only beer can be assuaged against a dry-stone wall with the wind behind you. This was a far more substantial matter.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 28 January, 2019, 09:13:15 pm

I did for a moment think that Kim's wall sheltering manoeuvre might have been a similar emergency .... :jurek:

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Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 28 January, 2019, 09:17:01 pm
Not in that wind!   :hand:
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 28 January, 2019, 09:19:48 pm
I found that out to my cost when I got some blowback in the face  :sick:
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 28 January, 2019, 09:21:32 pm
Quote from: Kim on 21 January, 2019, 01:50:04 pm
Challenging weather is traditional, no?  At least snow and ice makes for better Rule 9 photos than 50mph wind.

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 28 January, 2019, 09:37:55 pm
I met Kim in the cafe at Sainsbury's & we took the Lune cycle route out of town and then a series of minor roads to Low & High Bentham, and thence over the fells to Clapham,  I was glad to have met her as I found that the sim card in my Garmin was the one for France & Holland, and therefore not much use for navigation.   We arrived at Clapham & I had tea & cake (I've just realised I didn't pay!) , then found Bob & Wowbagger in the bunkroom.    Some beers were consumed & a large amount of curry was ordered from http://www.ms-spices.co.uk (http://www.ms-spices.co.uk) in Ingleton.   As it was Burns Night some single malt also featured in the inebriations ....


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Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 28 January, 2019, 09:59:20 pm
The forecast for Saturday was for lots of rain , so after porridge & toast we piled into Wow's Leaf & scooted silently to https://whitescarcave.co.uk where we were issued helmets & led down into the stygian depths.  As the tallest of our party I think I suffered the most "Ow Fuck" moments in some of the 4ft high tunnels.   This was really interesting , but I'm not at all tempted to take up pot holing.  Cold, wet, dark..... I can get that on one of Wowbagger's rides....      The way the sedimentary rock had flowed had both Kim & myself  flashing back the the bit in "Aliens" where they are searching the nest in the atmosphere processing station, there was even a rock formation that looked like a Xenomorph....    Lots of other rude looking rock formations that would not be out of place in the CDC thread   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy5F8RYsyEA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy5F8RYsyEA)


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Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 28 January, 2019, 10:17:45 pm
Exiting the caves we decided to visit Dent, so took the road up Kingsdale to Deepdale & then down to Dentdale,  I've done this before on the bike, with a camping load, I must have been fit in those days....


Lunch was taken at the Sun Inn http://www.suninndent.co.uk , and was well received by all.


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We turned around & went back the way we came , and went shopping in Booth's in Settle.  I'm from Liverpool, we don't even have a Waitrose, so I was slightly gobsmacked & spent ££ on wine & cheese.


Back to the bunkhouse & we had a very boozy cheese & wine evening.   Kim was appointed "responsible adult" , but we still got through 3 bottles of red wine & about 1 1/2 bottles of single malt  :facepalm:


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Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 28 January, 2019, 10:49:36 pm
For some reason we were up a bit late on the Sunday,  after breakfast we decided to go for a bike ride ...  :facepalm:        It was colder than yesterday & very windy.   We had a nice tailwind at the start... 


Easy road to Austwick and then to Helwith Bridge, where we stupidly rode past a warm Pubbe.  Over the railway line & we took a steep, rocky path upwards.  At this point Bob decided that discretion was the better part of valour, and retreated , with a departing cry of "you're all doomed!"   The path got steeper & rockier & the wind got windier & coldier.   We were walking for a lot of this , until it levelled out a bit at the top.


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We rejoined the road at Sannat Hall Farm, and Kim showed she's not lost her racing fitness by powering up a 20% slope without stopping, the rest of us walked...


After regrouping we followed the insanely steep road down to Malham , you could smell the overheating brakes.    The cafe was closed, so we ended up in The Buck  http://thebuckmalham.co.uk (http://thebuckmalham.co.uk)  which was very busy,  so busy that they lost our order.  After righting this wrong & a round of free drinks it was quite late when we left. 


Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 28 January, 2019, 10:57:55 pm
Quote from: andrewc on 28 January, 2019, 09:59:20 pm
Lots of other rude looking rock formations that would not be out of place in the CDC thread   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy5F8RYsyEA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy5F8RYsyEA)

Yes, I'm sure there was a Devil's Buttplug in there somewhere.  Also skulls, lots of skulls[1].

Interesting seeing it in colour like that.  Suspect the video's a bit over-saturated, but I found the lighting in the cave was frustratingly just below the level required to discriminate colour properly (in as much as I ever can).  I assume they were aiming for a balance between 'spooky cave' atmosphere and enough light to not trip over and be able to see the formations properly, and managed to achieve neither.  I decided that whipping my Petzl out would be bad from...

While the caves are well worth seeing I found the guided tour a bit frustrating.  The way I see it, if you're giving a talk about a cave, there's basically three things you can do:  a) a geology lesson  b) the human history of that particular cave  or  c) point out lots of rocks that look a bit like something SFW if you squint.  While I appreciate that (c) helps to keep things accessible to a mixed audience, I'd have liked a bit more substance.  I suspect the guy's delivery didn't help...


[1] I appreciate that human brains are hardwired to see faces in pretty much anything, but there really was no shortage of material for them to work with.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 28 January, 2019, 11:07:30 pm
We rode to Kirkby Malham , and then turned uphill, we had a side wind, then a head wind.   Kim was in front, Wow behind & I was bringing up the middle.  We passed a fire in a field at the side of the road,  a pile of cut down branches was well ablaze.  The very steep descent into Settle was mitigated by the bastard wind blowing into my face ,  it was almost strong enough not to need the brakes .... almost....   A fire engine with blue lights on came speeding up the road,  perhaps to deal with the fire we'd seen earlier ?   


In Settle we regrouped , and Wowbagger decided to find a loo & then get a taxi back to Clapham.   Kim & I pressed on into the night via Lawkland & Austwick , arriving at the bunkhouse at the same time as Wow.  Bob was there as well, looking suave in a chunky sweater.   


A quick shower & Wow drove us to the Game Cock https://www.gamecockinn.co.uk/ , whose  food was as good as we remembered  :P


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Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 28 January, 2019, 11:10:35 pm
I actually had to pedal downhill at a couple of points at the start of the descent into Settle, lest I drop below stall speed.  Been a while since I had to do that.

As I was somewhat ahead of the group when I encountered it, the possibility that the fire engine was on its way to dig one of you out of a pile of drystone wall did occur to me...
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 28 January, 2019, 11:13:04 pm
Quote from: Kim on 28 January, 2019, 10:57:55 pm
I decided that whipping my Petzl out would be bad from...


It depends upon the audience,  I'm fairly broadminded, but there were children present...
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 28 January, 2019, 11:20:43 pm
Monday, was very bright, very sunny , very cold.  Thankfully the wind had gone.   


Kim left early to catch her train,  the rest of us tidied up & packed our stuff away and then went our separate ways. 


A lovely ride back to Lancaster , with good views over to the snow covered Lake District hills from the B6480 , there was still a fair bit of ice at the side of the road , and several patches where the road was completely covered , luckily my 2.25" tyres just sailed across.  Back into Lancaster & after a coffee & flapjack at the station I booked myself onto an earlier train and was home in Liverpool for 3ish.


More photos at https://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewclark/albums/72157689194297753
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 29 January, 2019, 02:24:51 pm
Quote from: andrewc on 28 January, 2019, 10:49:36 pm
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Good track.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 31 January, 2019, 07:40:43 pm
Old age is creeping in. I forgot to take my Bidons.  ::-) For those that have not stayed there the hostel is a great venue and highly recommended, Sue remembered us from previous visits and we were made to feel most welcome. We had the place to ourselves once the bar had closed.

That track is 'orrible and the camera lies. Feeling somewhat worse for wear for reasons outlined elsewhere,  my cowardice knew no bounds having pushed the 35lb touring bike and pannier up the start of the track illustrated above, with arms extended. It must have been 20% in its early stages. After a time  my stomach was churning and my brain screaming that I would struggle greatly with the rest of the day's ride whcih included a double chevron or two, in addition to which, the wind was  becoming increasingly blustery and was forecast to become stronger later in the day. WCs came to mind with increasing persistence.  I don't think an MTB would have made any difference although disk brakes would have instilled more confidence.

Feeling much better after a  shower and a lie down, my therapy was concluded with the evening visit to the Gamecock which was as excellent as always.

I had, ridden over to Ingleton and Ribblehead with WB on the Friday which was really interesting. Most surprised to find that Ingleton had had a coal mine in the not too distant past and that it also possesses an amazing but redundant viaduct itself. The Cafe under the shadow of this viaduct on the road to White scar does a very fine long bacon roll. When we got to Ribblehead we popped into the Station Inn which is currently being refurbished, so I could obtain some water.  WB started sharing rugger memories with the landlord of the pub ( a rugger player) they quickly became great friends and between them seemed to be naming every rugby player since 1900. I had to bring them to order as time was moving on. Incidentally the pub's men's WC has a magnificent view.

Dentvale is simply breathtaking. The farm buildings along the vale still reflect the original layout of the Viking homesteads dating from the 9th  century. Dent station is for sale.


Wonderful week end in good company.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 31 January, 2019, 10:00:45 pm
I emailed Sue offering to pay for the tea & cake.  She said she'd get me next time.


The bunkhouse is excellent , but next time I'll take a bread knife & corkscrew / bottle opener. These essentials were missing ! Luckily we had Kim & her trusty Swiss Army knife.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 31 January, 2019, 10:04:00 pm
A toolbox full of plumbing equipment wouldn't be a bad idea, either...
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Jurek on 31 January, 2019, 10:06:17 pm
Quote from: andrewc on 31 January, 2019, 10:00:45 pm
I emailed Sue offering to pay for the tea & cake.  She said she'd get me next time.


The bunkhouse is excellent , but next time I'll take a bread knife & corkscrew / bottle opener. These essentials were missing ! Luckily we had Kim & her trusty Swiss Army knife.
My bold.
You travel without either?
It was the one item that I made sure that was always in my (wholly unrelated to cycling) tool kit when travelling to work in
FOREIGNLAND
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: andrewc on 31 January, 2019, 10:13:00 pm
I couldn't find my own SAK before I left.   My Topeak Alien multitool does have a bottle opener though.  When camping I usually do take a proper corkscrew.   It seemed outrageous though, the place is a bloody pubbe! Even Travelodges give you a bottle opener.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 01 February, 2019, 06:15:50 pm
Seems the YACF winter week end weather fairy has been kind to us once again.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 18 February, 2019, 05:45:46 pm
Whilst fishing around in the car today I discovered a chrome-coloured plastic bar-end plug which looks dangerously like one of Canardly's.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 18 February, 2019, 06:23:23 pm
quite possibly........
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Wowbagger on 05 March, 2019, 10:36:28 pm
And a walking pole...
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Canardly on 06 March, 2019, 03:39:55 pm
Also quite possibly.
Title: Re: Clapham Winter Weekend 2019 - 24th - 28th Jan
Post by: Kim on 06 March, 2019, 03:40:52 pm
This could be the new "found this on a ride today" thread...