Author Topic: FNRtSR Carlisle - Newcastle 19/09/2014 (Read 10586 times)

mcshroom · « **Reply #25 on:** 15 June, 2014, 10:27:21 pm »

Actually, would anyone object to moving this forward a week? As always just after I choose a date it clashes with something else.

jogler · « **Reply #26 on:** 16 June, 2014, 02:47:14 pm »

I have no problem with the revised,earlier date

mrcharly-YHT · « **Reply #27 on:** 16 June, 2014, 03:53:18 pm »

I'm trying to figure out why I've gone off overnight rides. Suspect it is something to do with the impossibility of either banking or catching up on sleep afterwards.

mcshroom · « **Reply #28 on:** 16 June, 2014, 11:26:37 pm »

Date moved forward to the 19th

jogler · « **Reply #29 on:** 20 June, 2014, 05:57:09 pm »

Quote from: jogler on 13 June, 2014, 08:57:40 am

atm favourite plan is to drive to Carlisle,do the ride,train back from Newcastle( or ride back ) ddrive home.

Having checked the advance rail fare Plan B will take effect so I need an indication of estimated time of arrival of yacf massif in Newcastle please.

mcshroom · « **Reply #30 on:** 20 June, 2014, 06:27:53 pm »

Last year it was about 8:20.

jogler · « **Reply #31 on:** 20 June, 2014, 06:55:54 pm »

Thanks for that.
I'll sort myself out with appropriate faff & food factor wrt booking return train times.

mcshroom · « **Reply #32 on:** 26 June, 2014, 12:06:28 pm »

Just a reminder that train tickets should be released in the next few days (up to the 17th as of this morning). The train between Newcastle and Carlisle is not very big and you can't pre-book your bike on them, so just be a little wary of relying on the last train over.

Also if anyone fancies making this a longer ride, I'm thinking of riding up round the coast during the day on Friday from near St Bees Head, which would add another (mainly flat) 100km with some lovely views out into the Irish Sea and the Solway. If anyone fancies joining me they would be very welcome. (Oh, and Tynemouth would only be another 15km at the end to make it an entire coast-2-coast

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jogler · « **Reply #33 on:** 26 June, 2014, 02:27:25 pm »

Quote from: mcshroom on 26 June, 2014, 12:06:28 pm

Also if anyone fancies making this a longer ride, I'm thinking of riding up round the coast during the day on Friday from near St Bees Head, which would add another (mainly flat) 100km with some lovely views out into the Irish Sea and the Solway. If anyone fancies joining me they would be very welcome. (Oh, and Tynemouth would only be another 15km at the end to make it an entire coast-2-coast )

Where are you leaving from & what time?

mcshroom · « **Reply #34 on:** 26 June, 2014, 03:25:36 pm »

Leaving from Egremont lunch time to early afternoon. Passing Whitehaven, Workington and Flimby stations en-route (all of which are on the coast). Aim to be in Carlisle about 7pm which should give a few hours in the pub before the night ride

jogler · « **Reply #35 on:** 26 June, 2014, 03:36:42 pm »

Andrew Br · « **Reply #36 on:** 26 June, 2014, 10:59:09 pm »

Quote from: mcshroom on 13 June, 2014, 08:27:38 pm

....... last year Andrew Br ...........was one of the faster riders ............

That's not been said very often

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Chorlton CH massive has been alerted.
I'll keep in touch

mcshroom · « **Reply #37 on:** 26 June, 2014, 11:03:09 pm »

OT - Any news on the Manchester FNRttC?

Andrew Br · « **Reply #38 on:** 26 June, 2014, 11:48:50 pm »

Quote from: mcshroom on 26 June, 2014, 11:03:09 pm

OT - Any news on the Manchester FNRttC?

It's on 1st August and the (not) half-way stop is a 24hr McDonalds.
The route will, subject to dellzeqq's approval, take us higher into the hills but the overall climbing will be the same or even less since we won't be going up-down, up-down ........... quite as much.
We've tentatively planned to do a reccy in July but I don't want to push dz on dates or publicity since he's got a lot on.
I'll put the info on here as soon as I can.

jogler · « **Reply #39 on:** 29 June, 2014, 07:44:26 am »

I'm intending to acquire the answer to the BCQ question in Brampton

Joe.B · « **Reply #40 on:** 29 June, 2014, 12:48:47 pm »

Sounds good, count me in.
I'm away from the UK at the moment and won't be back until the end of August so this will be a great way of building up my riding again after being off the bike for a little while.

jogler · « **Reply #41 on:** 04 July, 2014, 08:00:16 pm »

In consideration of your comment elsewhere relating to your recovery allowing you to lead the ride or otherwise can I ask.....
do you mind if I copy your cue sheet from the OP?

jogler · « **Reply #42 on:** 05 July, 2014, 05:13:36 pm »

I have train tickets

19th Sept depart Blythe Bridge 1821 change at Crewe(arrive1901 depart 2009) arrive Carlisle 2200

20th Sept depart Carlisle 1807 change at Crewe (arrive 1959 depart 2045) arrive Blythe Bridge 2131

at £19 return it's almost like stealing a ride in terms of vfm.

I'll pay the walk on fare at Newcastle to get back to Carlisle.

both journies with bike reservations,naturally, & seat reservations in the same carriage as the bike racks.

mcshroom · « **Reply #43 on:** 05 July, 2014, 05:27:56 pm »

I'm hoping to be riding again by then but by all means take a copy of the route. Andrew I won't be riding the Manchester ride though

jogler · « **Reply #44 on:** 05 July, 2014, 06:00:33 pm »

Quote from: mcshroom on 05 July, 2014, 05:27:56 pm

I'm hoping to be riding again by then but by all means take a copy of the route. Andrew I won't be riding the Manchester ride though

I'm hoping so too.
I'll copy it only if you do not ride.

jogler · « **Reply #45 on:** 06 July, 2014, 01:25:55 pm »

I've just followed the route using the OP link & streetview.

It would be good to do it in daylight some other time to appreciate the views & scenery.It looks like super touring country

mcshroom · « **Reply #46 on:** 06 July, 2014, 01:36:13 pm »

It sticks mainly to the Hadrian's cycle way with some slightly more major road substitutes you can get away with at that time of night. It is indeed lovely touring country

MalRees · « **Reply #47 on:** 14 July, 2014, 11:52:33 pm »

Bugger. Term time. In London...... Will check trains. It's a fantastic ride.

mcshroom · « **Reply #48 on:** 19 July, 2014, 11:25:53 am »

I'm currently in the daft position where I can now drive, but no chance of cycling for a while yet

I'm still hoping to be riding and leading this, but it would be nice to have a back up plan with another cat-herder or two if I can't. Any volunteers?

The flip side is that if I can't cycle, there's more scope for adding a coffee/tea stop somewhere like the top of Greenhead and to have a support vehicle

jogler · « **Reply #49 on:** 19 July, 2014, 11:45:48 am »

Quote from: mcshroom on 19 July, 2014, 11:25:53 am

I'm currently in the daft position where I can now drive, but no chance of cycling for a while yet

I'm still hoping to be riding and leading this, but it would be nice to have a back up plan with another cat-herder or two if I can't. Any volunteers?

The flip side is that if I can't cycle, there's more scope for adding a coffee/tea stop somewhere like the top of Greenhead and to have a support vehicle

Having purchased a lift from Mr.Branson I'm committed to riding & don't mind helping to get other riders lost

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