2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted May 7, 2015 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Ok guys. With only 4 wanting to stay over, we should have a chat about what we all want to do. I'll be out tonight so we can have a word then, but my feeling is that if most want to come back up the road, then I'm inclined to do the same. But if we do not intend to stay, then we don't have to do the ride on Saturday. We could go first thing Sunday, and the roads would be quieter. We could even postpone the whole thing to the following weekend, if that suits more people. robster82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Darryl, Would tend to agree that if the majority are coming back up then it would be best to all do the same thing. I am easy whether it is Sat or Sun. Cheers, Davie Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted May 7, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 If no-one is staying over then how about starting and finishing somewhere in the northern section of the route? (i dont know the area very well so dont know where would be suitable).Overall the same route just a different start / finish and will cut down on the journey time somewhat. robster82 and Darryl Gunson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted May 7, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Jan Yes, makes sense to start at nearest point. I am back in the picture to attend after trading some brownie points. Can probably make Saturday or Sunday. Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted May 7, 2015 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Good idea Jan, and great to have you back on board Paul. Probably the best place to start would be Keswick. Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Makes sense to start in or near Keswick. Stick with the date Darryl otherwise it will not happen ...again ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted May 7, 2015 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 One final question for you all. Given that we are not now staying overnight, shall we do it on Saturday or Sunday? Roads might be quieter on Sunday, but I'm easy either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Sunday would be preferable to avoid football clash, but will happily go with majority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Might be able to swing the Sunday one day trip. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon simpson Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Daryl, Al spoke to me about this. If it's still a day ride why not ride from the pub in Troutbeck; starts with a dual carriageway drag, through Keswick, has kirkstone as the last big one and a drag over 'whatever it's called edge'. Saves driving all the way into coniston thereby saving you 1/2. Hr or more driving each way at least. Maybe more? I'm probably coming along with Al if the Tories of Englandshire haven't executed all the public service workers by then and sold off their teeth and hair. I hear they are opening a smelting plant in Renfrewshire for the fillings. Oh, and a rendering plant for Glasgow City... George, ginty001 and Darryl Gunson 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon simpson Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Saturday is better, it's a long ride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Border will be closed I'm afraid........ At our request! DavieB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted May 8, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Either day for me. Slight preference for Sunday with early start to be home at sensible hour in evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon simpson Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Can we firm up on this? Saturday 6th? Troutbeck pub? its where the route comes onto the A66 and turns left to head for Keswick Start time 8.30 down there? 9 am down there? SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted May 11, 2015 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Myself, Paul, Alex and Alan have expressed a preference for Sunday. For me it just means I can take the car and 4 people and 4 bikes. So, the rest: George, Davie, Al, Martin, Jann, Billy What is your preference? Either way, start time of 8.30 sounds good at the troutbeck pub. McG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted May 11, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Fine with whatever but will need a lift whatever the decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon simpson Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 I'll discuss with Al and Gerry tonight and post up.It's a long ride 110/112 miles - you are lucky if you average 14 mph if its a mixed group (these days I'd be lucky to make 14mph I think!) so that's 8 hours in the saddle an hour or more for breaks.The middle 40 miles took us almost 4 hours. Last time we did it was the same weekend in June, 5 degrees at Troutbeck at 8.30 and we got back to the car about 10 hours later. That's quite a late return for a Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Sunday would be better for me but may be riding a 25 TT if I get some form and a start So ignore me and I will go with the flow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted May 11, 2015 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Simon, I take your point. It will be late back. I'm happy to start even earlier, say 7.30, or just accept it will be an epic day, no different from a sportive or an audax Alan Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazadada Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 I am flexible. There has to be some beer at the end somewhere though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon simpson Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 I'll be there to meet at troutbevk inn at 8.30 ready to ride Saturday 6th June troutbeck on the car parky bit just up from hotel 07854162998 Looks like Daryl etc will be there on sunday 7th Al is tough so he'll be staying down to ride it both days I think Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted May 12, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Daryl i can hopefully make this now. Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted May 12, 2015 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Robbie, can you do either day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Guys, visit to the consultant post op means this will be a no for me now. It's doubtful I'll be back on a bike until June earliest and this would be too much too soon I'm afraid. Gutted! Hope it's sunny for you though. Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted May 12, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Yes Daryl preferably the Sunday but i can hopefully make either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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