Sun 6th Sept -Peak District CoC ride & meet - The Official Thread

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[Steve P]

Most of the steep bits are short!
That route's about 16 miles, maybe nearer 18 using the Blackley Clough descent instead.

Fairholmes over Cut Gate, North America loop & back is also about 18, but could be extended to nearer 30 by including the Cutthroat & Crookhill Fm loops.  Now that would be a ride...

[Electrogiirl]

Sounds immense!  Looking forward to what the day brings.  I was wondering about getting a good ladies fit saddle.  Seen one for about £70, lot of money, but it gets excellent reviews.

I'm up for a good day if we can stop for a nice lunch somewhere as well, my batteries can get charged.

Might be an idea to swop mobile numbers too?  I'll need a postcode and as much of an address as poss. for the sat. nav. so I can find you guys easily I hope!

EG 

[chrissturch]

I'm up for this if I can make it.

1. 07 Mini DH. the perfect XC bike! 

2. Reasonably fit and happy to go longer distances, although down is better than up. I take a while to get up hills, but I blame it solely on the bike.

3. Be coming from Bucks and can get there for any time really.

[Steve P]

I was wondering about getting a good ladies fit saddle.

Thought you loved your saddle?

Fairholmes over Cut Gate, North America loop & back is also about 18, but could be extended to nearer 30 by including the Cutthroat & Crookhill Fm loops.  Now that would be a ride...

Conveniently, after 18 miles you're back at Fairholmes pasty kiosk!  Refuel, drink, feed the ducks, ablute and then another 12 miles (or more  )

1. 07 Mini DH. the perfect XC bike! 

A theory we will do our best to test. 
Better take those Minions off.

[Electrogiirl]

I do love my saddle on the whole, but my posterior was somewhat ... ahem ... after that Trossachs cycle of five ish ish hours (and that's NOT cuz I kept landing on it when I kowped orf my bike - before you ask!!)

[chrissturch]

Already have. Its got Continental mountain kings on it now. Saved a pound in weight.

[w00dy1980]

Gutted that I won't be able to make this as I've just had an operation on my leg and will be off the bike for a good few weeks now.  Make sure you post plenty of pics and hopefully I'll make the next one.

[fly6154]

Gutted that I won't be able to make this as I've just had an operation on my leg and will be off the bike for a good few weeks now.  Make sure you post plenty of pics and hopefully I'll make the next one.

Cant you just remove one pedal and have a go dude.

[w00dy1980]

Genius, never thought of that!  I'll take a spin round the block later and see how it goes...

[Steve P]

Yeah but you'd just go round in circles. 

[w00dy1980]

I'll just stick my spd's on, it'll be sound . 

I haven't been over to the peak district in years as i've been living abroad but like I say if there's another spin organised I'll be there.

[big_tex_uk]

Ladies and Gents are we decided on a route or are we just gonna suck it and see on the day?

Also anyone had any further ideas about a ride the night before if people are coming over to camp??

[Steve P]

Ladies and Gents are we decided on a route or are we just gonna suck it and see on the day?

I'll post some ideas up later tonight.

[Electrogiirl]

Good.  It's not long now ... 

[Steve P]

I'll post some ideas up later tonight.

Got back home today to find decorating frenzy woman had been at it whilst I've been away.  But hadn't finished.  Stuff all over the place.  Only now getting back to the point where I can unpack my stuff!

So route ideas will be posted tomorrow - sorry folks.