A 3-loop forum ride from Hebden Bridge (28/50/54 miles)

[Fiona N]

Fi I am pretty sure there's no trains between Preston and Carlisle after noon on Sat - AFAIK they are closing that line between noon Sat & noon Sun every w/e in April.

Thanks Christopher for the heads-up - I'd noticed the buses around the station at Oxenholme at the weekends but hadn't really joined the dots.
I'll just have to cycle from Preston - no big deal when there's a bit more light in the evenings now.

 

[Fiona N]

I've PMd you and Fiona my ride-time mobile number.

Thanks Colin
And sorry I replied to Christopher before reading your post. I'm mulling over the Keighley train option - I'm not sure I want to be cycling in the dark back from Dent though when I'm tired, although it would be good practice for Audaxing
But, either way, don't alter the route on my account when I'm dithering

 

[Bokonon]

It's got about 600m at 15%, quite a lot at about 10% and and a couple of sections of 20%. It averages 12.5% for 1.8 km.

So in other words it is pretty much flat?

The improved weather makes me want to get the summer bike out, so if I can get that sorted and I can get my boiler going again (it cut out for some reason last night) I'll join you.

 

[ColinJ]

[Damn forum software - I was trying to reply to all of you but I'm being forced to do it in multiple posts!]

coughing all evening,wake up this morning and I can hardly walk

Think I've pulled a muscle in my back

Looks like I'm out for Saturday

Ouch - I think it would be wise to give it a miss Paul - hard luck!

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See, you go and organise a ride where it sounds like I might actually survive and it's on a weekend that I'm down south!

Have fun.
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Next week is Spring Into The Dales but I'll organise something for the following weekend. probably the Sunday though unless there was a majority for the Saturday.

Flippin rear gear cable snapped this morning

It always happens doesn't it, but at least it happened before the ride not on it! You'll be able to replace it in time won't you?

 

[ColinJ]

Oh dear, I'd swap that for my troubles though. Play in the free hub is my latest theory, so will be taking it to the bike shop as soon as they have a spare slot, 50/50 for this now.

Now, now - no excuses - you've got a back-up bike! That killer hill is at the end and is optional. I don't think there is anything else that you'd struggle on.

This sounds to me like a recce ride for the "Over The Edge Bike Ride" which is coming up on Sunday 22 May.
It's virtually the same route - albeit without any cafe stops.

Maybe 40% of it, but about 60% will be different.

Can't join you this time as i'm off to Knott End again to sit in the sun & have some brilliant fish & chips for lunch at that cafe where we stopped.

Enjoy

And there you were saying that you didn't eat Fish & Chips normally! I must admit, they looked nice but I enjoyed my all-day veggie breakfast so I'm not complaining.

Potts all you need for that is a 10mm allen key (or is it 8?), a freehub lockring tool, a new freehub and some gumption. you'd have it done in 20 minutes.

I'll even lend you't tools if you want.

You tell 'im! And possibly 'elp 'im too before he does any more damage mis-tweaking the bike!

 

[phil_hg_uk]

It always happens doesn't it, but at least it happened before the ride not on it! You'll be able to replace it in time won't you?

Yes, I have just striped down the bike and replaced both gear cables and 1 brake cable would have done both but 1 of the cables I ordered is stuck with royal mail somewhere, stripped down and cleaned the rear cassette and cleaned the chain.

The only problem I have now is it wont index on the smallest rear cog so I have arranged to pop into the LBS later today and they are going to see if they can get it to index.

 

[ColinJ]

Thanks Christopher for the heads-up - I'd noticed the buses around the station at Oxenholme at the weekends but hadn't really joined the dots.

I'll just have to cycle from Preston - no big deal when there's a bit more light in the evenings now.

Thanks Colin

And sorry I replied to Christopher before reading your post. I'm mulling over the Keighley train option - I'm not sure I want to be cycling in the dark back from Dent though when I'm tired, although it would be good practice for Audaxing

But, either way, don't alter the route on my account when I'm dithering

I'm glad that you are still coming. The number of confirmed participants has otherwise shrunk to, er, me! Lots of possibles who might melt away at the last minute ...

If you do decide on the Keighley train it would just be a question of whether any of us still had the energy to ride up the hill with you. It would take about 30 minutes or so, maybe 40 if we are tired and taking it easy. After that it is mainly downhill to Keighley and all downhill back to HB apart from a flat half mile or so on top of the hill.

It's got about 600m at 15%, quite a lot at about 10% and and a couple of sections of 20%. It averages 12.5% for 1.8 km.

So in other words it is pretty much flat?

Yes, the killer hill is pretty much flat apart from the killer parts of it!

The improved weather makes me want to get the summer bike out, so if I can get that sorted and I can get my boiler going again (it cut out for some reason last night) I'll join you.

I've managed without a working bolier for about 8 months now so you can cope without it for a week or so can't you?

Don't forget that colly might be coming so check with him first before jumping on the train!

Calum - what are you up to? He's not paying attention to the forum - I'll text him!

 

[ColinJ]

Yes, I have just striped down the bike and replaced both gear cables and 1 brake cable would have done both but 1 of the cables I ordered is stuck with royal mail somewhere, stripped down and cleaned the rear cassette and cleaned the chain.

The only problem I have now is it wont index on the smallest rear cog so I have arranged to pop into the LBS later today and they are going to see if they can get it to index.

Very good!

So, does the bike fit in the back of the car okay?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Very good!

So, does the bike fit in the back of the car okay?

No idea been too busy fixed the thing, I tell you I just couldnt believe it when I saw that half snapped cable this morning, I am sure I will make it fit

 

[ColinJ]

Calum - what are you up to? He's not paying attention to the forum - I'll text him!

Blimey, these youngsters can text-type fast!

It took me about 4 minutes to send my text and he managed a full reply in about 30 seconds! (Yes, I was using predictive mode!)

He should turn up on this thread soon!

 

[Svendo]

This sounds to me like a recce ride for the "Over The Edge Bike Ride" which is coming up on Sunday 22 May.
It's virtually the same route - albeit without any cafe stops.

Can't join you this time as i'm off to Knott End again to sit in the sun & have some brilliant fish & chips for lunch at that cafe where we stopped.

Enjoy

Gordon

The lanes above Sowerby bit after going up Cragg Vale is similar to the Over The Edge (OTE) route, although Colin's route turns left onto Mirey lane then crosses Steep Lane. The OTE goes straight on into Sowerby then left on Pinfold lane/Sowerby lane/Scout lane which is where Colin's route joins it again after turning right on Cat or Clunter's (tee hee) lane.

The mystery third loop climb could be Heptonstall Hill like OTE; but could be a couple of other climbs out of Hebden, maybe even Church Lane/Bank Terrace/Glen View Road/Rawtenstall Bank (also known as Mytholm Steeps), possibly going up Savile Road first instead which is slightly more forgiving.

I think I'm on childminding duties that day, so my availability is in doubt I'm afraid. I've got your number Colin so if I do join in I can call you.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

So, does the bike fit in the back of the car okay?

Yes it does complete with front wheel attached, it is in the boot now and will be on its way to the LBS for index fiddling shortly.

 

[ColinJ]

The lanes above Sowerby bit after going up Cragg Vale is similar to the Over The Edge (OTE) route, although Colin's route turns left onto Mirey lane then crosses Steep Lane. The OTE goes straight on into Sowerby then left on Pinfold lane/Sowerby lane/Scout lane which is where Colin's route joins it again after turning right on Cat or Clunter's (tee hee) lane.

Oh! I found a route for OTE on Bikely and that went all the way down to Sowerby Bridge, up Tuel Lane and a long stint back on the A646. I thought that was a bit main-roadsy for a charity ride!

There were a couple of definite mistakes on it where the route did a u-turn so I reckon whoever posted it had logged it from his GPS and had a poor sense of direction on the day of the ride!

The mystery third loop climb could be Heptonstall Hill like OTE; but could be a couple of other climbs out of Hebden, maybe even Church Lane/Bank Terrace/Glen View Road/Rawtenstall Bank (also known as Mytholm Steeps), possibly going up Savile Road first instead which is slightly more forgiving.

I think I'm on childminding duties that day, so my availability is in doubt I'm afraid. I've got your number Colin so if I do join in I can call you.

It would be nice to see you, but you don't need to call - just do what you always do - chase and catch us!

Yes it does complete with front wheel attached, it is in the boot now and will be on its way to the LBS for index fiddling shortly.

See ya Saturday then!

 

[potsy]

Now, now - no excuses - you've got a back-up bike! That killer hill is at the end and is optional. I don't think there is anything else that you'd struggle on.

You tell 'im! And possibly 'elp 'im too before he does any more damage mis-tweaking the bike!

Thanks for the offer Dan, unfortunately I didn't see it until after I got back from the lbs.
Verdict is either a Kapput freehub and possibly cup and cones too, the difference in fixing it and replacing it like for like is about £15 so have provisionally gone for a new wheel to be fitted tomorrow afternoon.
The other alternative is to strip it down, order new freehub(3 days) then re-assemble it all with possibly new bearings as well.

At first they were struggling to fit me in until the "20th which would have meant I might miss SITD, it does get busy in there.

So I should be available Saturday albeit on the heavy hybrid, unless by some miracle the bike is ready by 5pm tomorrow, doubtful as I can't take it in until after 2pm.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Just got back from LBS and I am now indexing ok on the rear mech only tried it on the turbo but seems ok I will try to get out tomorrow morning again if I can just to check it is ok.