Night Ride - Carlisle to Newcastle 27th September 2013

[mcshroom]

Ok your on the list as a maybe - I hope you can make it

As for speed, well er, we have 9hrs to cover around 64 miles, so it won't be fast, and we also won't be leaving anyone behind.

As of now: -

Riding
mcshroom
tiermat
phantasmagoriana
yoav
Telemark
AndrewBr
DaleFTW
CharlieB
Razzle Dazzle
CathyG
DaveL
JonathanB

Maybe
Deano
Martin Archer
DefBref
GmanUK65

 

[GmanUK65]

Will this route be fit for road bikes (will it be all roads)?

 

[mcshroom]

It's not all roads, but the off-road section is actually a tarmac cycle path so it is road bike suitable. For reference, I rode on 25mm slicks last year

 

[GmanUK65]

My normal day off is Monday so I have a few bank holidays saved up, I will check on Tuesday if I can use them. Its also pay day for me on 27th so getting a train to Carlisle shouldn't be a problem.

 

[GmanUK65]

You can place me on the definite list. I only need to find and book a train that can take my bike as well. What time are you planning to set off from Carlisle?

 

[GmanUK65]

If I know of anyone who is not on this forum but is interested in taking part shall I bring them along? If I can, I will mention them a few days before the event

 

[mcshroom]

HI GmanUK65

We are setting off at 11pm from Carlisle, and by all means if others want to join then they will be welcome. I will warn there may be quite a few riders on the last train from Newcastle as anyone coming up from York/Northalleterton etc. will be coming that way but the guards are usually pretty good. at fitting extra bikes.

 

[mcshroom]

bump

 

[GmanUK65]

I dont understand what you mean by bump but this post has reminded me that I now have second thoughts of doing this ride so you can take me off the list

 

[mcshroom]

Hi, no worries.

Bump is just posting to get the thread back on the latest posts list (bumping it up the list)

 

[Pumpkin the robot]

I am afraid I will not be able to make it. Last Thursday I went into the back of a van and destroyed my carbon frame.



My face didnt fare much better either!

 

[dellzeqq]

crikey, Martin! That's bad!

 

[CharlieB]

So sorry to hear that. GWS.

 

[Telemark]

hmmm ... looks like there might be a slight headwind ...
Carlisle (Friday) & Newcastle (Saturday) predictions from the Met Office

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[GmanUK65]

I cant make my mind up to do it or not to do it. I think its going to be a spur of the moment thing. I'm pretty skint this month (Spent too much last month)