Northern Winter Bivi - DELAYED START

[Chew]

Ok, all set for this years Northern Winter Bivi.

Social ride for the short and cold days. Everyone welcome especially if you buy me a drink

What to expect:
30ish km on the Saturday and some more on the Sunday
A few hills, probably a bit of pushing and a bit of swearing
Evening food and refreshment in the pub

When:
Saturday 12th December

Meeting Point:
Stubbing Wharf, HX7 6LU
Noon meet for 1pm start
No parking in the pub carpark please. Cheeky parking available nearby or its a 5 min ride from the train station.

No idea what the weather will be like so come prepared, and you'll need a set of lights.

[Zippy]

Hmm, this is about equidistant to the Wales one...

[Wotsits]

Decent grub in the Stubbings!

Might be able to make this

[Chicken Legs]

I am interested in joining you for the NWB.
As a bonus it could save me one hour each way in the car

[Artie Fufkin]

Aye, count me in Chew!
Hopefully we will get some good riding in on the Sunday, instead of getting soaked.
Looking forward already, might even buy you that drink!!!!

[Blackhound]

I am out this year as off to a little gig on Sunday night in that there London

[atk]

Should be able to make this!

[Zippy]

I am interested in joining you for the NWB.
As a bonus it could save me one hour each way in the car

You talking to me? I'd be up for lift sharing if that's what you mean

[GregMay]

Seeing as this is less than 1km from my front door I should probably attend :)

I can possibly offer some couch surfing space for the Friday night if people want to maybe pre-ride on the Friday night?

[mikehowarth]

Count me in for this!

[Pyro]

I'm a 'maybe', but will keep watching!

[Single Speed George]

allso a maybe ... allso this is the south as its past Preston ...

[Zippy]

allso a maybe ... allso this is the south as its past Preston ...

"The North" means North of Watford Gap, Innit.

[Chicken Legs]

I am interested in joining you for the NWB.
As a bonus it could save me one hour each way in the car

You talking to me? I'd be up for lift sharing if that's what you mean

Yep, I am up for a car share, might be up for a pre ride as well.

[ianfitz]

Sounds good to me.

Greg can you pencil me in for some Friday floor space?

[JohnClimber]

Very interested in joining, need to check nearer the time with xmas planning etc.

[GregMay]

Sounds good to me.

Greg can you pencil me in for some Friday floor space?

Should be fine ianfitz - it'll be the spare bed :)

[matt147]

Hi all I'm new to this forum and bivvying/bike packing lark but I'm eager to get out and give it a go. I have the bike and the bags and a bit enthusiasm can anyone give me any advice on what to put in the bags? I'm keen to join this ride as it's pretty local any advice much appreciated

[Bearbonesnorm]

can anyone give me any advice on what to put in the bags?

Everyone will have different opinions Matt, so you might not end up that much wiser I'd suggest sending Chew a message and asking his advice as he knows the route, etc, etc ... he's very friendly and doesn't usually bite.

[matt147]

Cheers I'll do that. I've got the basics just dont want to end up carrying a load of stuff I don't need

[Mike]

I might be up for this ill see what AW is doing...shame it's not a different date from the Welsh one I could do both then

[adjustablewench]

I hope to be up for this too - if my head doesn't fall off or do anything crazy before then :)

[Mike]

Sorry chew. I'll be attending the Welsh contingency now for hopefully an extended version

[GregMay]

Looks like my brother in law is getting a surprise trip to the UK for that weekend. Wife has said I can still go ride, but may not make the bivi part. We shall see.

[Single Speed George]

well have put this on my calendar now so will defiantly come, obviously it is a while away but just got a couple of gear related questions,
will we need food for tea/ cooking equipment or does evening food at the pub mean on the bivi night or when we get back ?