Open to Offas Ride

[Matthew_T]

I am still a maybe. My transport will be solved a few days before the actual ride. I am all prepared but just need to know if the fam are doing anything on that day.
I have just got home from France so we are all in the after-holiday state (ie tired). I am a likely/possible situation though.

 

[pubrunner]

I am still a maybe. My transport will be solved a few days before the actual ride. I am all prepared but just need to know if the fam are doing anything on that day.
I have just got home from France so we are all in the after-holiday state (ie tired). I am a likely/possible situation though.

It'd be great if you could make it Matthew; I did the route today and had a cracking ride in glorious sunshine. I'll probably add a mile or two on to the route (it'll be pretty flat), just to show the start of the Wayfarer's Path.

For more on the Wayfarer's path :

http://walksfromthehand.wordpress.com/2011/08/22/llanarmon-the-wayfarers-llandrillo/

http://www.cyclingnorthwales.co.uk/pages/wayfarer.htm

An excellent description here, regarding the area which comprises a large section of our ride . . .

http://singletrackworld.com/trailguide/uk/wales/berwyn-mountains/

"Most people completely by-pass the area in a desperate dash for Snowdon or the sandy shores of the coast. Some may stop to visit the Dr Who museum at Llangollen but more often than not they completely miss the secretly shrouded heights of the shadowing Berwyns. For others, a day trip and an ice cream besides either Bala or Vyrnwy lakes affords a closer glimpse of these wild but friendly Celtic beasts. Thankfully though, this leaves the very core of the mountains relatively untouched, and charmingly unvisited. A trait that leads to the area being the least populated region in the whole of England and Wales, and one of the last true wilderness areas in the UK."

If you can make it, you'll have a great time; plus, you get to meet the likes of Crackle (inimitable wit), LukesDad, Banjo & Al-Fresco - great fellas, one & all !

*** Oh yes, sadly, I can no longer offer accomodation on the Friday night before the ride - I'm off to a birthday party; Saturday is fine, though ***

 

[lukesdad]

I rode up through Shropshire on the way to Manc. What's with all the union jacks everywhere ?

 

[Matthew_T]

It is looking unlikely that I will be able to come.

My dad just said that he doesnt have the money for the fuel and that it is a bit cruel on him to have to do over 4 hours of driving in a day just for me.

Sorry Pubby.

 

[pubrunner]

It is looking unlikely that I will be able to come.

My dad just said that he doesnt have the money for the fuel and that it is a bit cruel on him to have to do over 4 hours of driving in a day just for me.

Sorry Pubby.

Sorry to hear that, Matthew !

Shame no-one else from North Wales is interested - you might have been able to cadge a lift.

Be aware that I'm possibly/probably organising another jaunt in September - approx. 60 miles, with a few hills bunged in !

Hopefully, we might see you then, or possibly at another ride.

All the Best !

 

[Matthew_T]

Sorry to hear that, Matthew !

Shame no-one else from North Wales is interested - you might have been able to cadge a lift.

Be aware that I'm possibly/probably organising another jaunt in September - approx. 60 miles, with a few hills bunged in !

Hopefully, we might see you then, or possibly at another ride.

All the Best !

Sure, sorry about this time though. Next time maybe.

 

[al-fresco]

Unfortunately I took a tumble on Monday and separated my shoulder. I'm off to the fracture clinic this morning but I think I'm more of a 'doubtful' than a 'definite.'

 

[pubrunner]

Unfortunately I took a tumble on Monday, on my way home from the pub and separated my shoulder. I'm off to the fracture clinic this morning but I think I'm more of a 'doubtful' than a 'definite.'

AAArgh !!!

How many times have I told you, drinking and cycling doesn't mix !

Where did you take the tumble ? I hope that they've put sand on the road, to clear up the blood .

I bet you were on the fixie.

 

[theclaud]

AAArgh !!!

How many times have I told you, drinking and cycling doesn't mix !

Where did you take the tumble ? I hope that they've put sand on the road, to clear up the blood .

I bet you were on the fixie.

F**k! Why didn't anyone tell me this before I became addicted to both?

 

[lukesdad]

Change of plan I shall be comming by car, getting ear ache at home for time away cycling. LM says I'm getting to old for it !

 

[pubrunner]

Unfortunately I took a tumble on Monday and separated my shoulder. I'm off to the fracture clinic this morning but I think I'm more of a 'doubtful' than a 'definite.'

More importantly . . . . . . . how's the bike ?

 

[rich p]

Change of plan I shall be comming by car, getting ear ache at home for time away cycling. LM says I'm getting to old for it !

She has more sense than her husband

 

[theclaud]

She has more sense than her husband

She has something in common with Mrs rich p , then...

 

[theclaud]

Pubbers, to save me going back through the thread, can you update us on the plan - meeting place, time, vague idea of the route etc, in case anything has changed? I'm hoping to make it but it will involve hopping on a train or two and, as mid-Wales doesn't really do public transport and we appear to be starting in the middle of nowhere , my timing will need to be good. I'll be on my slowish bike.

 

[pubrunner]

can you update us on the plan - meeting place, time, vague idea of the route etc, in case anything has changed?

Meeting place = my shack - which is in Trefonen

Time = 10am (ish) on Saturday, 11th August

Route = Approx. 46.40 miles, a few hills { I think Al-fresco said 3,000ft climb) & a fast section in the middle . . . . . . . I went round on my on recently, and did it in 3 hours and 9 minutes, with no stops. There is nothing as testing as The Devil's Staircase.

Stops = tea & cake after just 6 miles, pub stop in Llanarmon DC.

. . . . . . . we appear to be starting in the middle of nowhere