C2C Whitehaven to Sunderland with Bromptons

[bikegang]

Always wanted to do this, but picked the wrong bromtpon (older M3L) ... Not that easy even with 6 speed. Our stops were at Greystoke and Rookhope.. Luckily the weather was perfect.

 

[Pale Rider]

The bike portage pic looks a bit serious - is it because of a missing bridge?

 

[Soltydog]

The river shot reminds me of my recent tour & a route that I planned

I chickened out though, turned round & replanned the route. Chapeau to you guys

 

[Fab Foodie]

Always wanted to do this, but picked the wrong bromtpon (older M3L) ... Not that easy even with 6 speed. Our stops were at Greystoke and Rookhope.. Luckily the weather was perfect.

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Fab!
Any kind of Brompton madness is good madness ....

 

[Cycleops]

Always good to see a Brompton doing what it ought not to. I can almost hear the cussing and swearing as you're going up that gravel track.

Very nice pics.

 

[TheDoctor]

That is fjoerken insane...
And a damn good idea.
*plottens*

 

[Kell]

Seems awesome to me.

Our group of 'lads' is seriously considering doing a weekend that isn't going out drinking given that I'm the youngest and I'm 44.

Talked about doing the C2C and while I have a road bike, two MTBS and a Brompton, I'd like to do it on the Brompton.

 

[mcshroom]

I'm guessing you took the Keswick-Threlkeld trail where the bridges have washed away. Looks like you had fun

 

[bikegang]

The bike portage pic looks a bit serious - is it because of a missing bridge?

Yes, as @mcshroom said, the bridge was down for two years? quite a thrill to cross it with B to carry.

But the descent into tyne and wear the last day was all worth it... Wooohooo!!!

 

[Kell]

I reckon you could have got your Brompton under his leg there.

 

[Sandra6]

Fantastic pics of, what I imagine was , an awesome ride.