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Old August 8th 05, 07:59 PM
Mac
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Hi guys!

I was just wondering if anyone has ridden upto the top of Winter Hill near
Bolton?

Woady


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Old August 8th 05, 08:59 PM
Tony Raven
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Mac wrote:
Hi guys!

I was just wondering if anyone has ridden upto the top of Winter Hill near
Bolton?


Yep and there are some challenging downhill runs off the top near the
transmitter. You are not supposed to ride there though.


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Tony

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Old August 8th 05, 09:00 PM
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"Tony Raven" wrote in message
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Yep and there are some challenging downhill runs off the top near the
transmitter. You are not supposed to ride there though.


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Tony



Ok, thanks.

I was just wondering if it's possible to get up there!

Woady


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Old August 8th 05, 09:38 PM
Pete Whelan
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Mac wrote:
"Tony Raven" wrote in message
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Yep and there are some challenging downhill runs off the top near the
transmitter. You are not supposed to ride there though.


--
Tony




Ok, thanks.

I was just wondering if it's possible to get up there!

Woady


it's essentially a private farm road, with the transmitter station in
its own compound. just beware of the sheep trying to nick your bike


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Old August 10th 05, 02:50 PM
The Luggage
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Mac wrote:
Hi guys!

I was just wondering if anyone has ridden upto the top of Winter Hill near
Bolton?


Up it - no. Round it - yes, frequently when I lived wi' mi Mam an' Dad.
The (road) descent to the Black Dog at Belmont is excellent - slightly
bendy to give extra thrills. I remember overtaking cars down there when
I was younger. The 1:6 uphill to get there from Rivington was a bit of
a killer. Got my best speed (~45 mph) going down in though!

The Luggage

 




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