November forum ride from Hebden Bridge

[ColinJ]

You got a GPX file of the route please Colin?

Thanks

Here's a copy of it



Okay, I've written a very lengthy description of the route so you don't have any excuses if you come along and find it 'a bit on the lumpy side'! (See my first post)

 

[aJohnson]

Seems like a good hilly route, and some descents that I'll be toddling down. Got a jacket today, so my upper body will be warm and leg warmers should keep my lower body warm.

 

[Garz]

Okay, in honour of my new Sioux name, we will call it - 'Climbs Hills Slowly'!

I thought you said he was 'like a machine' andy?

 

[aJohnson]

I thought you said he was 'like a machine' andy?

I did? I said he wasn't as slow as he describes imo And it'll be 5pounds for the usage of the pump.

 

[ColinJ]

I thought you said he was 'like a machine' andy?

I did? I said he wasn't as slow as he describes imo And it'll be 5 pounds for the usage of the pump.

Now, now, boys! Like a rusty old machine in need of a good oiling perhaps?

 

[colly]

Thanks for the prompt Colin.

There is a month to go before this so if, I say IF, I can get my sorry arse into gear and put in a few miles I will do my best to tag along.

Before I commit though..................does this include the climb up to the comms. tower out of Oxenhope?

Yes I though so ....................you really can be a cruel b****** at times can't you???

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

one slowish brommie rider is in. so if any slower riders are scared don't be, i'll be there to keep you company lol

 

[colly]

one slowish brommie rider is in. so if any slower riders are scared don't be, i'll be there to keep you company lol

Thanks I have a feeling I will need some support.

 

[ColinJ]

There is a month to go before this so if, I say IF, I can get my sorry arse into gear and put in a few miles I will do my best to tag along.

I'll pencil you in! Will (Bokonon) is already on the list but there is no sign of Calum yet - I'll PM him to see if he is up for it.

Before I commit though..................does this include the climb up to the comms. tower out of Oxenhope?

Yes I though so ....................you really can be a cruel b****** at times can't you???

Fortunately - no! It was one of the little features of the original route which had to be cut out when I measured it and discovered that it was about 70 very hilly miles which is too much for a forum ride at the end of November.

I did do that climb a few months back and I agree - it is pretty tough!

We are going straight up the A-6033 climb to Cock Hill, then straight down the other side to Hebden Bridge.

 

[ColinJ]

one slowish brommie rider is in. so if any slower riders are scared don't be, i'll be there to keep you company lol

Assuming we don't have any mechanical problems, I reckon that we will be getting back at close to sunset, so I'd suggest that everyone brings lights even though we shouldn't need them.

 

[Garz]

I did? I said he wasn't as slow as he describes imo And it'll be 5pounds for the usage of the pump.

Hehe, just from our experience yesterday I have now bolted my pump onto the frame and mended that puncture on the old tube. The bike was purring nicely after its clean today then took it for a brisk 22 mile spin.

Yes I know the type (colin) says he's slow etc then laps people like he's on a sunday warm up!

 

[aJohnson]

Hehe, just from our experience yesterday I have now bolted my pump onto the frame and mended that puncture on the old tube. The bike was purring nicely after its clean today then took it for a brisk 22 mile spin.

Yes I know the type (colin) says he's slow etc then laps people like he's on a sunday warm up!

My pump has killed two of my inner tubes. I was surprised how muddy my bike was after yesterdays ride. Aswell as my colourful top

@Colin, you made me get winter kit now I need lights? Grrrr

 

[Garz]

Get a cheapo set from tescos/asda for now aJ (circa £3).

 

[aJohnson]

Get a cheapo set from tescos/asda for now aJ (circa £3).

Yeah that's what I was looking at

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

i would just like to say that i have no problems being left behind on the road as i know the area very well and can bail if it becomes too much on a brommie. tho i have done most of the climbs already. being a lot slower will be more of a problem than finishing. if your ending in a pub, i'll probably get there before last orders!!!