Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (England?)

[Chew]

More the merrier Dyffers :D

If we end up with the route i have in mind, i'll post some details up later.

[Blackhound]

Paul / Matt that all looks good. Catch up at BB all being well, but Matt's route should work.

[FLV]

Hi All, If you dont mind another joining in I may be able to attend this one. I cold possibly ride straight in from Glossop and meet out there somewhere.

Hopefully I'll meet a few of you at the BB200

[Blackhound]

Should be fine FLV, maybe meet at pub Chew mentioned and ride to bivy spot together.

[Blackhound]

Chew & myself spoke at BB and emailed each other since. Chew has a basic route as a gpx file we can send anybody interested with a few extra's I know we can use depending on weather and peoples enthusiasm on the day.

Plan is to meet at a cafe near Sheffield at 1200 for a 1300 start on 8th December and ride out from there to a pub and onto a bivvy spot.

PM either Chew or myself for details.

[Chew]

Right then you lot, the English Winter Bivi Gala will be as follows

The plan is to meet here, from about 12ish at the cafe, have a brew, chat and a glance at the map*, with the aim to depart around about 1ish
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=43 ... 84976&lm=0

As with most good adventures there isnt much of a plan, apart from some riding, a pub stop and sleeping under the stars.

Everyones welcome, just bare in mind the conditions, and bring some lights (it'll be dark by 4)

*can someone bring one

[Dyffers]

I'm going to be a DNS unfortunatley.

Excuses: riding in Wales the weekend before / realised how far I'll have to drive home on Sunday evening / starting new job on Monday 3rd so doubtful I can get an early finish on Friday...the list is long enough to throw the towel in.

Hope it goes well.

[Mike]

Is this going ahead still and is it the same weekend as the welsh gala guys?

[Chew]

Yes, everythings still going ahead. Same weekend as the Welsh lot.

Not sure who's comming along yet, but think its myself, Kevin and a few of the Derby based lot, unless theres a few quiet lurkers around

[Blackhound]

Derby contingent is Markenduro, Martin and myself. Also 99percentchimp & his mate are meeting in Sheffield.

[chris n]

Not sure who's comming along yet, but think its myself, Kevin and a few of the Derby based lot, unless theres a few quiet lurkers around

Not me anymore, sorry - Nephew's birthday and imminent kitchen re-fit means I've run out of brownie points. Have a good 'un.

[adjustablewench]

so gutted - won't be able to make the bivi, various issues but the main one being childcare.

will keep my eye on the plans though and if I get a chance to ride out and say hi I will - or maybe just meet you fir a coffee and lend you a map!

gutted

[Blackhound]

OK Ione, at least you will be warm & dry!

[Chew]

That's a shame Ione, but hopefully you sneak out for a cuppa

[99percentchimp]

A few shots from a chilly ride into Derbyshire - great weekend and a good mix of weather. Icy roads and the world's largest pork scratchings. Great company and a great ride. Cheers to AW for some local knowledge and coming out to see us off.

Full set of shots here http://www.flickr.com/photos/99percentc ... 258982602/.

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Dec Bivvy - Long Causeway to Stanage by 99percentchimp, on Flickr[/url]

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Dec Bivvy - Traversing below Crow Chin, Stanage 3 by 99percentchimp, on Flickr[/url]
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Dec Bivvy - one for Slugwash (not roadkill?) by 99percentchimp, on Flickr[/url]

[gairym]

Oooooh, looks like some perfect weather for it.

Splendid effort folks!

[Blackhound]

Rained all night and strong wind up the valley leading to a clod start. It was a 3 cuppa ride back to Sheffield!

The intrepid foursome at the start, thanks to AW for taking on photographer duties:


PC081171 by blackhound59, on Flickr

[adjustablewench]

glad you all had a good time - looked lovely in the pictures. I wssnt actually ignoring the emails but just been preparing for my little man's surgery. He is now in theatre so have a few hours to fill :-/

Will hopefully see you for the hell an back - opps sorry El an back!