Yorkshire Tdf - Details

[Chew]

Looking like there could be rain on the Friday night, but then Scorcio........ It'll be reet nice

http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/E ... /long.html

There are a few sheltered bits near to Ilkey, but its mostly moorland. If anyone has a larger tarp can they bring it along as I've lent mine out.

Zolug - give us a shout if you're around. Saturday night we'll probably end up in Hebden for a pint (its all downhill along the canalside from Littleborough) and then may end up somewhere around Stoodly Pike. Sundays spectating may be Cragg Vale/Ripponden Bank.

[composite]

Looking like there could be rain on the Friday night, but then Scorcio........ It'll be reet nice

http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/E ... /long.html

There are a few sheltered bits near to Ilkey, but its mostly moorland. If anyone has a larger tarp can they bring it along as I've lent mine out.

Zolug - give us a shout if you're around. Saturday night we'll probably end up in Hebden for a pint (its all downhill along the canalside from Littleborough) and then may end up somewhere around Stoodly Pike. Sundays spectating may be Cragg Vale/Ripponden Bank.

I have a Rig7 and Rig3.5. I can bring both and lend one if required.

[Chew]

I have a Rig7 and Rig3.5. I can bring both and lend one if required.

That would be marvelous. Saves me getting drizzle on my face.

[composite]

No worries.

Just to confirm all meals are planned to be in cafes and pubs right? If so I won't bother bring a stove.

[Chew]

Yes that's the plan.

Pub stops on Friday and Saturday and I'm sure we'll pass other places if we get peckish

[MM-on-POINT]

Hi all,
I would like to tag along on this trip if possible please.
Reading the earlier post about the trains would mean the same as the rest I would need to car pool if possible, a t the very least on the homeward bound trip Sunday.
I am based in Marford between chester and wrexham if any one going and has space I would of cause pay my way.
If any one can help please let me know?

Hope to see your all on the weekend

[Chew]

Hi all,
I would like to tag along on this trip if possible please.
Reading the earlier post about the trains would mean the same as the rest I would need to car pool if possible, a t the very least on the homeward bound trip Sunday.
I am based in Marford between chester and wrexham if any one going and has space I would of cause pay my way.
If any one can help please let me know?

The more the merrier

Mark (99percentchimp) was planning on coming along. He's from your part of the world so drop him a line and see what the score is.
If not i'll see what else may be possible.......

[barney]

Hi Chew,

I'm parking the car somewhere near Uppermill with JohnClimber and we're doing a bit of a XC route to eventually make our way to Cragg Vale.

Would be nice to meet up with you guys? I'll drop you a PM to see what your rough schedule is if that's ok.

cheers

[99percentchimp]

Still planning on being there but maybe only Friday evening as I was thinking of stopping with a mate in Sheffield on Sat night. Will follow up with MM-on-P and see if we can work something out - off work on Friday so can get over for lunchtime Friday I hope.

Have a MASSIVE tarp from sea kayaking days if that helps... think king size double and a bit - I can throw that in for communal space if needed?

[Chew]

Just watching t' Otley road races.

Think we're good for tarps thanks.

Easy for you to peel off on Saturday evening once we reach Hebden and a pleasent hours ride down the canal back to mine.

MM I'll happily give you a lift to Manchester on the Sunday if that would help you get home?

[Zippy]

Chew, what's your poison of choice?

[99percentchimp]

Easy for you to peel off on Saturday evening once we reach Hebden and a pleasent hours ride down the canal back to mine.

MM I'll happily give you a lift to Manchester on the Sunday if that would help you get home?

Cheers Chew - sounds good.... I could get MM-on-P from drop off in manchester on way back across from Sheffield on Sunday evening... will get in touch to discuss.

[barney]

Chew/MM/99

I'll be heading back to the Wirral on Sunday, If we manage to meet up I'll gladly drop you off in Chester or nearby?

Drop me a PM to arrange if you like

[Chew]

Chew, what's your poison of choice?

Not really much of a drinker, especially during the day, but i'm sure you get get me a pint at the pub

Barney/Mark/MM - sounds like we may have a plan comming together. I was thinking that the train restrictions wouldn't be in operation south and West of Manchester, hence my offer to drop you off there.

Just back from the Otley road races. I bit busy and 5 deep in people at some points, so we may need to get to our spot quite early to get a good view

[MM-on-POINT]

Thanks guys,
That makes me in for this weekend.
I am free after the school run in the morning friday so could just get train to chews for the meet and then on the sunday.... I happy to take up the offers to get me home
Just let me know who and when. Thanks

[Chew]

To be fair i'd check the train situation as i'm only guessing

Plan is to meet at mine or noon for a 1pm depart.
Halifax/Sowerby Bridge/Brighouse stations are all fairly close, some may be easier to get to than others (ie avoiding Hebden Bridge)

PM me your email and i'll send through some options tomorrow

[99percentchimp]

MM - I can pick you on the way to Chews on Friday morning... Sounds like Barney can get you home - no train needed. I have a couple of bike racks on top of the car. Will pm you mobile number and we can work out logistics (I'll be coming along the A55 from North Wales, so can skirt south of Chester before heading for the M56 and on to Yorkshire)... how's that sound?

[Zippy]

Think we're good for tarps thanks.

This a big communal one a whole group of tramps will shelter under

I'll bring my little E-wing which I'm hoping will keep me out of trouble, but I've not had much practice with it really... Weather looks hit and miss, reckon bringing a waterproof now
Tested my bike today for the first time, all on road to work though - nothing fell off, so that's good. How flinty is it en route? If it is flinty, I should probs put a different rear tyre on ; otherwise should be good to go providing I can pack this evening.

Can't wait

[Chew]

None flinty. Its mainly gritstone around here so nothing sharp for the tyres to worry about, but your drivetrain will love it when it rains.

Weathers looking like showers on Friday, although we'll have a nice tail wind and fingers crossed it'll blow over. After that it should be nice and sunny Sat & Sun.
http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/E ... _hour.html

Anyone got a radio that they could bring? Thinking about being able to pick up 5 live, so we have some idea whats going on.

[MM-on-POINT]

All sorted for lift up and just pm Barney for lift back.
Looks like we will have fun.

Oh whilst I have a audience please leave me at the back on any hills I have a guaranteed method for getting up all hills it called "dead slow but up and over eventually"

[Zoglug]

Oh whilst I have a audience please leave me at the back on any hills I have a guaranteed method for getting up all hills it called "dead slow but up and over eventually"

Dont worry, you wont be the last up them! That honour will be mine on Saturday