Forum ride - Hebden Bridge to Waddington, Sun 29th January

[ColinJ]

Aw Colin, now you have gone and spoiled my fun, was going to sit at the back with you and watch Helen and Potsy. Mind you she will be riding her fixed and it is heavier than most of the bikes the blokes will be riding, think that evens it out? I'm sure Potsy won't shirk the challenge from a mere slip of a lass.

Oops, sorry!

Potsy was only being playful, but I think he would have got a bit of a shock when Helen got into her stride (pedal stroke)!

He walked up the Roman Road climb the first few times we did it last year, but he gradually got fitter as the months passed year and by the final time we went up it, he was just spinning happily and pulling away from me. It was a joy to behold, at least it would have been if I hadn't been chewing on my lungs at the time!

 

[oldfatfool]

I thought it was meant to be flat this ere ride................

 

[Pennine-Paul]

My multi-geared bike is still not rideable, so it's fixed, single-speed or nothing for me

I'll be on my s/s so you'll not be alone pushing up the steeper hills

 

[ColinJ]

I thought it was meant to be flat this ere ride................

Flatter than most of our rides, but not flat! We will be maxing out at about 239 m (above Manchester Road/Rossendale Road lights, Burnley) rather our usual 434 m (Cock Hill, Keighley Road, A6033).

 

[aJohnson]

Heh, Hebden Bridge and flat don't seem to work together from what I've experienced.

Back home now so as long as I manage to get some fitness back I'll definitely be there, what time are we meeting? 9?

 

[oldfatfool]

Heh, Hebden Bridge and flat don't seem to work together from what I've experienced.

Thats just Colin, if he stuck to guided tours round the car park even Potsy wouldn't complain.

 

[Edge705]

Well done on getting out today Pennine-Paul, tubbycyclist and dan_bo, but I think putting off the ride was the right thing to do. It looks as though we will get more riders next weekend than we would have had today - weather-permitting, of course!

Rider list

• ColinJ
• potsy
• oldfatfool
• aJohnson
• I like Skol
• dan_bo
• totallyfixed + Helen

Possibles

• Svendo (?)
• Littgull (?)
• Pennine-Paul (?)
• Edge705 (?)

Right then I wont be able to confirm until Thursday but If I come I will be at the Picnic Centre what time would you boys and Girl be there for?

 

[potsy]

Was hoping you'd know I was joking about racing Helen, you lot.
I am well aware of her exploits

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Was hoping you'd know I was joking about racing Helen, you lot.
I am well aware of her exploits

Hey you cant chicken out now Ive got 50p on you to win

 

[potsy]

Hey you cant chicken out now Ive got 50p on you to win

How much headstart do I get?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

How much headstart do I get?

How many days do you need ?

 

[ColinJ]

Back home now so as long as I manage to get some fitness back I'll definitely be there, what time are we meeting? 9?

We are aiming to set off at 09:00 so best to get here at 08:45 ish.

Right then I wont be able to confirm until Thursday but If I come I will be at the Picnic Centre what time would you boys and Girl be there for?

I would guess about 11:00. That's assuming a low average speed, but I think it is probably realistic given my lack of fitness and the undulations that we will tackle. I'm assuming that weather conditions are not too bad and that nobody has any mechanical problems. If you say that you are coming but we get to Spring Wood before you, I will text you to see where you are and we can ride towards you since we will be doing the same route as you in reverse.

 

[Calum]

Poo bum fart, i'm working 9-6 on Sunday. How inconsiderate of the rota staff?! Looks like it'll be a solo ride on Saturday this weekend. Shame I can't make it, as it feels like ages since i've done a forum ride!

 

[ColinJ]

Poo bum fart, i'm working 9-6 on Sunday. How inconsiderate of the rota staff?! Looks like it'll be a solo ride on Saturday this weekend. Shame I can't make it, as it feels like ages since i've done a forum ride!

Mini-NWP on Saturday, 18th Feb?

 

[Ajay]

Right then I wont be able to confirm until Thursday but If I come I will be at the Picnic Centre what time would you boys and Girl be there for?

Hi Edge, I've met Colin and the group on the road by Longridge Fell on a ride last year which worked out well.
I fancy giving this one a go, meeting at Whalley, then back to Lancaster after Waddington via Chipping or the Trough (if I'm feeling brave).
If you fancy meeting up on the road to Whalley that'd be cool - let me know when/where you'll be crossing the A6.

Colin, add me as a "meet en route"