More the merrier Dyffers :D

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Chew wrote: 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.

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

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

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

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]

Oooooh, looks like some perfect weather for it.

Splendid effort folks!

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

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!