Spring Into The Dales 2011

[zacklaws]

is it possible to change the instructions to a left/right kind of way instead of the 'head East, head West' type?

Does this information display on the top edge of the map? If so you may find that if you turn off the data field in the map display then it will stop. I have a similar one on the Edge 800 and I got rid of it.

On the Edge 800 it will tell you to turn left or right, but to do so I have to download a course from Bikeroutetoaster and tick the option "add course point warnings" and also give it the distance that I want to be prewarned. I do not bother with it because I find on my model that a black box appears in the center of the display and covers over the map at the crucial point of turning, so I prefer to just follow the arrow on the map

 

[skudupnorth]

Hi
Im meeting another cyclist at Milnrow 7.20, to get to Hebden in time for a cuppa and some biscuits. I could wait for you at The Gallows at the top of Kiln Lane. If I'm not there, just ride on - I'll either be late, or not coming.

No idea what time I'll be at Todmorden

I'll more than likely be on a black road bike with a rack pannier bag n gaurds and wearing a Manchester Wheelers jersey

Noticed Im in the slow group. I got round in 5 hours 43 minutes in 2007 though I know its gonna take me longer this year. Im hoping to get round in 6 1/2 to 7 hrs ? Best keep me in the slow group this year for sure. See you all on Sunday !!!!!!!!!!!!

The weather is looking excellant !!!!!!!!

John

I'll keep an eye out for you John around Tod,I'm on a black Spec Sirrus Hybrid wearing shorts and t-shirt (not in to lycra ! ) I've just taken the panniers and guards off for the ride so it's a stripped lightweight racer now...NOT !
See you Sunday at some point
Steve

 

[ColinJ]

John - you might be better going with faster riders because I'm sure that we will be as slow as last year which was 8 hours-ish pace. See what you think. You could set off with the faster riders and if the pace gets too much for you, drop back and see if we catch you.

Like you, I've done it in just under 6 hours in the past but I'm 3 stone heavier now and haven't got the miles in my legs to go any faster this year than last. There are several other CC riders coming who are currently at about the same level as me.

Anyway, it should be a fine day out whoever we all end up riding with. I've done it by myself a couple of times and still had great rides.

Now it's time to convert my rear wheel back to 9-speed for my Basso. I's a pain only having one working wheel for two bikes and having 9-speed on one and 10-speed on the other!

It is also time for a new chain, and maybe jockey wheels too. I think I've got a spare pair somewhere. Hopefully the cassette will be okay with the new chain.

 

[skudupnorth]

What time are we meeting up for the signing in scrum ?

 

[zacklaws]

What time are we meeting up for the signing in scrum ?

I like to get there as early as possible to sign on, then leisurely get ready back at my car, before going down about 15 minutes before the start

 

[phil_hg_uk]

The directions you get on the word document they send you I have cut some up into 4 cards and laminated them incase it rains if anyone would like a set let me know and I will knock them up.

 

[skudupnorth]

The directions you get on the word document they send you I have cut some up into 4 cards and laminated them incase it rains if anyone would like a set let me know and I will knock them up.

You mean someone has forgot to order sunshine for Sunday ??? I'll have a set please if you don't mind

 

[phil_hg_uk]

You mean someone has forgot to order sunshine for Sunday ??? I'll have a set please if you don't mind

Done

 

[skudupnorth]

Done

Cheers buddy,look forward to the day

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Yes it should be good I have never done a proper paid for ride before.

 

[skudupnorth]

Yes it should be good I have never done a proper paid for ride before.

Same here,really looking forward to it and getting out with the CC gang again

 

[potsy]

You mean someone has forgot to order sunshine for Sunday ??? I'll have a set please if you don't mind

Me too please Phil, the garmin is taking some getting used to and I would like a back up in case Colin zooms off up the hills

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Me too please Phil, the garmin is taking some getting used to and I would like a back up in case Colin zooms off up the hills

Done

I did some just because it is always a good idea to have directions just in case you never know.

 

[skudupnorth]

Which car park are you all meeting in ? or should i just loiter near the start ? Plus what time for the meet up ?

 

[ColinJ]

Yikes!

Thank God I spotted that ... I'd have been forcing most of my weight down on that on the fast right hand bends on Sunday and would have been standing on it for the steep climbs!