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Bmw 2004 -2 Details!
The route details are as follows.... Lake District Bridleways: For the new or infrequent visitor to Cumbria please note that the terrain dictates the general type of riding which tends to be Mountain Unicycling rather than trail or cross-country riding. The majority of bridleways are on the hills or over high passes, consequently there are lots of Mountain routes some of which can be a little steep. We have tried to pick a variety of routes to suit all tastes but all will require some riding uphill or walking depending how good you are at riding up hill. MAPS – English Lakes OS – SE i.e. Explorer OL7 English Lakes OS – NW i.e. Explorer OL4 SATURDAY – Kentmere Garburn Pass One of the top five routes in Cumbria. Linear in nature, up to a pass from Troutbeck to about 1200ft (may require some walking depending on how much uphill you have done before) and over the top down to Kentmere, turn around and go back again. The downhill westbound i.e. the return is easier than eastbound which has a few technical sections. The hardest parts on The east side: http://gallery.unicyclist.com/album...urn_Pass_East_2 One of the hardest sections on the west: http://gallery.unicyclist.com/albuq99/Image005_4 Kentmere has a high number of bridleways in and out of the valley. Therefore for those who are looking for a long cross-country route, Garburn Pass could be used to access Kentmere and devise one of the numerous circular routes possible. However, we cannot attest as to the quality of all of the routes around Kentmere. For those wishing a fun day of easier non-technical non-steep riding we would recommend Claife Heights on the west side of Windermere. Numerous routes are possible including a longer circular one with plenty of short sections of interest to play on along the way as well as a swim in the Lake at the end if desired. SUNDAY- Borrowdale Honister to Grange Starts off with easy flat-ish cross country going along the side of the valley the reaches Castle Rock which starts the rocky (hard in places) descent which then leads down to the River Derwent. Then it's time to have a nice swim/chill out. When ready Ride/walk back up to castle rock and start the xc singletrack part again. I would advise experienced riders to take this route if they like the sound of it, it's a nice ride with a lot of everyhting in it including a swim! (My prefered route out of the options) Some of the rocky slightly stepped sections after Castle Rock: http://gallery.unicyclist.com/album...r_to_Grange_141 Skiddaw Downhill Simple – walk to summit and ride down non-technical but steep in most places. Start from Latrigg car park (preferable) or for the greatest amount of downhill, the A66 and the first layby east of roundabout signed to Carlisle and Bassenthwaite. A great route for those who are fans of steep but not technical riding. Just before the steep parts come on Jenkin Hill: http://gallery.unicyclist.com/albur18/18_G Skiddaw House - Whitewater Dash - Blencathra Centre- Lonscale Fell A cross-country route (fairlyrare in Cumbria for obvious reasons) which is very varied in character. Please BEWARE of the cliff edge when riding or walking under Lonscale, we wouldn't want any deaths now would we . Return from Blencathra Centre to Latrigg car park is via tracks and footpaths (map useful). A nice XC route mostly fairly easy but very pleasant and has some more interesting sections. Tim finding his suicidal side: http://gallery.unicyclist.com/albur...riaMuni19703_27 Big Si on the white-water dash side: http://gallery.unicyclist.com/album187/MTB_072 Latrigg – Mostly footpaths and tracks but easy gently trails both up and around Latrigg More details to follow inclding accomidation, don't worry..coming soon but we're trying to find a good enough campsite for royalty like yourselves... Thanks Aaron Feel free to post opinions on route choice etc. -- pluto - Muni obsesive www.freeborn.co.uk www.cumbriamuni.com www.sixsixone.com one or two wheels + a mountain = fun ------------------------------------------------------------------------ pluto's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3986 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/34964 |
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Thanks for the info. Sounds excellent! I'm particularly looking forward to tackling Garburn Pass again on the Saturday, and the Sunday ride sounds good too. see you there Rick -- rick_else - unofficial level 7 rider ------------------------------------------------------------------------ rick_else's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/7143 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/34964 |
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You won't be tackling it...you'll be nailing it!!! I am also looking forward to both rides...gonna be good! So who's coming??? So far I know of: -Simon -Myself (Aaron) -Ric -Mark L -Kyle from Kendal -Joe Marshall -Sarah -Joe and John Baxter -The Brampton lot (you know who you are!) -Paul Royle -Steve Coligan if he can get off his big arse! (u comin steve?) Not a bad list so far..but who else!!??? Thanks Aaron -- pluto - Muni obsesive www.freeborn.co.uk www.cumbriamuni.com www.sixsixone.com one or two wheels + a mountain = fun ------------------------------------------------------------------------ pluto's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3986 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/34964 |
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It sounds great, if a bit beyond my ability, still that's what pads are for right? I'm trying to persuade Kelly to come along, but I think she might be busy. I'll mention it at hockey too. See you all soon, Paul -- paul royle - Newbie ------------------------------------------------------------------------ paul royle's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/5572 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/34964 |
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Yes, thats the attitude! indeed thats what oads are for, after falls to be able to continue riding preferably without injury It would be nice if the both of you could come... Look forward to seeing you there. Aaron -- pluto - Muni obsesive www.freeborn.co.uk www.cumbriamuni.com www.sixsixone.com one or two wheels + a mountain = fun ------------------------------------------------------------------------ pluto's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3986 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/34964 |
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Ooh.. BMW04. Cool. I'll have to dust of my Muni.. practice my gracefull falling off trick and find my helmet. Havent gone muning 4ages. I hope I can make it. Who else is thinking of going? If ne ones thinking of coming from the north east.. i might b able to give them a lift. Seeyus. Teemotee -- tiMunieer - Comfort in round ------------------------------------------------------------------------ tiMunieer's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3675 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/34964 |
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Thanks for that Aaron. Yes, I'll be there. Don't forget to bring along some of your minders - you'll need them! Looking forward to the weekend - it should be a good one, especially if I get the chance to get my own back on you Aaron. Yes, I haven't forgotten. Just watch your back mate. Brakes are also good for us oldies with bad knees! They also make me go slower so that Aaron can keep up. lol See you all there, Steve -- steve.colligan ------------------------------------------------------------------------ steve.colligan's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/292 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/34964 |
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Yup, I'll probably be coming. I'm just a bit worried, there are too many people on that list who obviously haven't heard about this 'gravity' thing that affects most people. Ah well, should be fun. John -- johnhimsworth - Nullus Anxietas What if the hokey cokey really is what it's all about? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ johnhimsworth's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/1788 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/34964 |
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Cool, looks like some fun rides. Can't wait for it. Joe -- joemarshall - dumb blonde ------------------------------------------------------------------------ joemarshall's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/1545 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/34964 |
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johnhimsworth wrote: *I'm just a bit worried, there are too many people on that list who obviously haven't heard about this 'gravity' thing that affects most people.* Without gravity we wouldn't be able to laugh at Aaron going uphill... Phil -- phil - ex-studenty type "Cattle Prods solve most of life's little problems." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ phil's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/915 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/34964 |
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