ABC Towns and Villages
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steveindenmark
Legendary Member
But learn to read a map. I cycled 40km to get B and then realised there is a B 3km from work. I through it on the way home sometimes. :0(
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As Shanks said "Some think its a matter of life and death. Its more serious than that"
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As Shanks said "Some think its a matter of life and death. Its more serious than that"
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The Bystander
Über Member
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- Northamptonshire
I withdraw River Jordan as it seems to have been the catalyst for the tone of some recent posts.
I thought the river may be contentious which is why I asked for a ruling. I did think it might fall within the definition of “inventive” as an exception for “difficult ones”. In other respects I have taken the “rules” seriously.
The river post received a number of likes and @User9609 initially seemed to be OK with it but subsequently rolled back suggesting it qualified only as a bye anyway.
This started out as a light-hearted challenge in the photo gallery section of the forum with some humour and a relaxed attitude towards its goals. Perhaps it should be moved to the challenges section with firmer rules and formal points. Either way I’m out.
I thought the river may be contentious which is why I asked for a ruling. I did think it might fall within the definition of “inventive” as an exception for “difficult ones”. In other respects I have taken the “rules” seriously.
The river post received a number of likes and @User9609 initially seemed to be OK with it but subsequently rolled back suggesting it qualified only as a bye anyway.
This started out as a light-hearted challenge in the photo gallery section of the forum with some humour and a relaxed attitude towards its goals. Perhaps it should be moved to the challenges section with firmer rules and formal points. Either way I’m out.
EltonFrog
Legendary Member
That’s a shame, I was cool with it. I’m sorry that you feel that way, I didn’t think this was all that serious, just a bit of fun.
GM
Legendary Member
- Location
- North of the river
Nabbed my F today, going for the G, H, I and possibly the J next week seeing as it's going to be mild.
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
I thought River Jordan was funny. Wrong to include it. But funny.
It is for fun and it is a challenge. It certainly isnt serious. I had a 60km ride to get 2 villages. If people are putting in the effort, everyone should. Otherwise what is the point.?
Your bike in front of a town or village sign
Its village or town signs. It cannot be much clearer than that. Its Reivers post and so he is the decision maker.
It is for fun and it is a challenge. It certainly isnt serious. I had a 60km ride to get 2 villages. If people are putting in the effort, everyone should. Otherwise what is the point.?
Your bike in front of a town or village sign
Its village or town signs. It cannot be much clearer than that. Its Reivers post and so he is the decision maker.
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EltonFrog
Legendary Member
[QUOTE 5538442, member: 9609"]totally happy with it myself too, the very very last think I want this to be is 'rules based'
there is no competition and when needs must you have to be inventive, nobody is judging anyone - certainly not me.
My round is going to be far from pure, i'm not doing them all from home (in fact i virtually never ever cycle from home) and I have already used a farm for the Q
so get yourself back out there and get the next letter done
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Unless you’re lucky enough to be able to spend all day in the saddle ( I’m not) I would think it would be virtually impossible to get all from cycling from home. My self inflicted rule is to at least cycle some miles to the first sign post.
there is no competition and when needs must you have to be inventive, nobody is judging anyone - certainly not me.
My round is going to be far from pure, i'm not doing them all from home (in fact i virtually never ever cycle from home) and I have already used a farm for the Q
so get yourself back out there and get the next letter done
[/QUOTE]Unless you’re lucky enough to be able to spend all day in the saddle ( I’m not) I would think it would be virtually impossible to get all from cycling from home. My self inflicted rule is to at least cycle some miles to the first sign post.
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
I cycle from home or on the way home from work. But as long as your riding your bike when you get to the sign I think thats all part of the game. I think its good to see the bike with the sign though.
NorthernDave
Never used Über Member
- Location
- The real Northern Powerhouse
Well, after over a month I've finally got the next three letters in, although it was a bit off the usual routes for two of these:
Dunkeswick:
East Keswick:
And Follifoot:
I've got a couple of G's to choose from and H shouldn't be a problem although I'm struggling to think of an I...
EltonFrog
Legendary Member
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Good effort. Well after three weeks without any new letters I am off on a big haul tomorrow. Going to be a long day out but looks like fine weather for it. GPS track loaded. Clothes ready. Camera ready. Snacks ready. Bike prepped.
EltonFrog
Legendary Member
Have a great day out.
NorthernDave
Never used Über Member
- Location
- The real Northern Powerhouse
Yep, Ilkley is looking most likely, but I think I'll have a shufti at the map to see how I can best combine it. Or I could just get the train there...
Might get a G for Garforth tomorrow, but haven't decided where I'm going yet.
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Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Thanks likely pushing daylight at the end, but have Dynamo lights and camera has flash so not a problem.
EltonFrog
Legendary Member
I’ve lost track, where are you up to so far?
