England : Cumbria Fred Whitton 2013
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jazzkat
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- The Cumbrian Riviera
pretty much anywhere up here in the lakes is hilly with the exception of the far north (north of the A595) which isn't technically the lakes anyway. You don't have to look too far to find a grueller!
Low wood - That's Bigland hill, two good ways up that, from the north -Brow edge road and from the west - Low wood. A nice rolling descent into Cartmel too.
I used to ride it a couple of times a week for 'training' 
Low wood - That's Bigland hill, two good ways up that, from the north -Brow edge road and from the west - Low wood. A nice rolling descent into Cartmel too.
I used to ride it a couple of times a week for 'training' Low wood - That's Bigland hill, two good ways up that, from the north -Brow edge road and from the west - Low wood. A nice rolling descent into Cartmel too.
That's the one! It's on the return leg on the Wrynose or Bust sportive - I found it harder than Wrynose pass itself as it's towards the end of the route and seems to go on and on..
I heard people referring to it as Bigland hill however on the maps it's shown as Low wood (road).
jazzkat
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Its a tough one with fresh legs lol. I find its one of those hills that if you look up its so disheartening you want to stop, I think not being able to see the summit does that, so for me its eyes a meter ahead of the front wheel and commence grinding
Markymark13
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How's everyone's training going? Been a bit hard to get out recently so been hitting the turbo hard. Was really looking forwards to the Lakeland loop next week for a good warm up and shake down so hope it isn't postponed. Any locals able to say what the snow conditions are up in the lakes right now?
jazzkat
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Kirkstone only opened yesterday, I think. Hardnott and Honister were still closed this morning according to the local radio.
I was up in Grasmere/Ambleside/Windermere today and while there was a few patches of snow in the fields the roads are all clear. It might not be so clear at any altitude though
Markymark13
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Cheers for that. Fingers crossed it will go ahead then if we dont have any more snow and a bit of a melt!
danielstucke
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Just been canceled
Was doing it myyself. Up there for the weekend to visit the parents so will do a big ride of my own instead.Markymark13
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Just been canceled
It's only been postponed, not cancelled. Think I will go for the Keswick start on the 21st rather than the august date as that way it can still be a shake down for the Fred a fortnight later. You?
danielstucke
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Probably August actually, too busy for another trip up in a few weeks time
danielstucke
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I like the picture showing why they've postponed it, Wrynose:
http://epiceventsmanagement.wordpress.com/2013/04/03/lakeland-loop-spring-and-summer/
danielstucke
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Did my own Lakeland Loop as FW warmup today. http://app.strava.com/activities/47715068
Still work to do, was dead on my bike at the nd of that, can't imagine doing the two big climbs and 30 more miles after that. I'm thinking t-total for the last month as part of my training!
Still work to do, was dead on my bike at the nd of that, can't imagine doing the two big climbs and 30 more miles after that. I'm thinking t-total for the last month as part of my training!
Hi done the 2011 Fred,weather was wet for best part of day, descents very tricky, seen some bad crashes, so caution is rqd, don't eat to much at second feed station, I did after arriving cold and wet, and straight after the stop, is quite a climb urghhhh, do the training and its a superb day enjoy