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.


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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Cool, looks like some fun rides. Can't wait for it.

Joe


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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


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