MTB ride 19th May

[NickScull]

I have volunteered to lead the MTB ride on the 19th in the dales area, and since the only route I know well is from Reeth, that's where it will be.

I know Reeth sounds a long way away, but it's quite quick in a car, by taking tha A1 to Catterick and then some fast roads over the firing ranges. I can give directions to anyone else driving and I can take up to 3 passengers.

The route I know is a figure 8 based on Reeth, with a longer gentler loop first taking in Gunnerside Gill and not too technical. Then a second short sharp one over Fremington Edge with a lovely descent to reward you for the push to the top. Even this I would rate as less technical than the Dalby red route.

Please join the thread if you are interested. We should be able to put together a route for the day which meets everyone's requirements.

I suggest we meet there at 10, which would have me leaving York at 8.30.

The full route is 35 miles and takes around 5 hours at a reasonably steady pace, including stops for food, photos and recovery.

It is 95% the one described here http://www.mtbbritain.co.uk/Swaledale_round_route.html

So who's coming?

Nick

[Rob]

Nick, count me in
R

[ChrisC]

I will be there if my bike has been re built by then which it should be.

Chris

[Rob]

Good news is that we have a new recruit coming along, so that's 4. Anybody else?

Could we consolidate into 2 cars?
Suggest meeting in the car park of the garden centre on the A59 just after the outer ring road. 0830?

[NickScull]

Sounds like a plan.

Anyone who wants to go straight there, we will be aiming to be leaving Reeth green at 10.

Nick

[ChrisC]

Its touch and go for me because the bike shop is waiting for some brake parts which should be with them tomorrow allowing me to collect my bike after work.

[NickScull]

What's the score Chris? Bike fixed?