Overnight ride to Ullswater and back
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:08 pm
1830 start from Square on Saturday week (30th Aug). Quite a bit of interest following the previous post. Some FAQs:
How far is it Rob? About 390km, depending on how many times we get lost and how much we want to exaggerate...
Is it hilly Rob? At times, but we do climb Kirkstone from its easier side.
Will I need lights Rob? There's 9 hours of darkness to contend with so you'll need a fair bit of battery power and back up lights. You'll need to be able to see as well as be seen (if you get my drift). Some fluorescent stuff would be sensible.
Will it get cold Rob? Check the weather forecast, but remember your body does funny things at 4 in the morning and you may need more layers than you'd expect.
When will we get back Rob? I'm guessing that we'll be back early to mid afternoon, but depends a lot on the weather. I don't propose riding for a "time" - this ride is all about being self reliant, working as a team and looking after each other. Everyone will have bad patches and we must help each other through.
What do I need to carry Rob? Lots of food and water. There're 90 dark, hilly miles between Skipton and Penrith when there will be no shops/cafes open. I'd strongly suggest bringing some appetising food - snorting a line of Gel in the early hours may not be a pleasant prospect! Am seriously considering porting my cotton-duck number by Carridice.
Will I get wet Rob? Now you're just being silly.
How far is it Rob? About 390km, depending on how many times we get lost and how much we want to exaggerate...
Is it hilly Rob? At times, but we do climb Kirkstone from its easier side.
Will I need lights Rob? There's 9 hours of darkness to contend with so you'll need a fair bit of battery power and back up lights. You'll need to be able to see as well as be seen (if you get my drift). Some fluorescent stuff would be sensible.
Will it get cold Rob? Check the weather forecast, but remember your body does funny things at 4 in the morning and you may need more layers than you'd expect.
When will we get back Rob? I'm guessing that we'll be back early to mid afternoon, but depends a lot on the weather. I don't propose riding for a "time" - this ride is all about being self reliant, working as a team and looking after each other. Everyone will have bad patches and we must help each other through.
What do I need to carry Rob? Lots of food and water. There're 90 dark, hilly miles between Skipton and Penrith when there will be no shops/cafes open. I'd strongly suggest bringing some appetising food - snorting a line of Gel in the early hours may not be a pleasant prospect! Am seriously considering porting my cotton-duck number by Carridice.
Will I get wet Rob? Now you're just being silly.
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