Andy Gray Memorial Ride (No women or puffs)
Crew:
The Magnificent 7….
Big Nic, Kersh, Dave Harrison, Eric, Coley, Duncan, El Pud
Route:
Meet @ Rainbow Bridge, Lidgetts Lane, Rainow, Smith Lane, Jenkin Chapel, Pym Chair (West), Foxlow Edge, Errwood, Goyt, Pym Chair (East), Windgather, Taxal Edge, Kettleshulme, Moorside, Bowstones, Sponds, Brickworks, Pott Shrig, Bolly, to finish @ Lord Clyde.
Stats:
> 20 miles
> 1100m of climb
3h 50m ride time
Calories burned > 2000 per head
Weather:
Clear and dry but cold. Slight easterly wind. Sub zero throughout. Some icy spots.
Full on man’s ride. Target of 3000′ of climb well exceeded. 4 major climbs providing access to some memorable off-road descents in perfect “tundra” conditions. 3 punctures (Coley X 2, Dave X 1). Kersh off & cramp. Minimum faffing but stops for refuelling and hot toddies at Bowstones.
Pub arrival at 10.50pm. A TNR record?
No food but crisps and two pints of Bombardier & Deuchars well deserved.
Dieting women folk scared off by Calorific Conversations….
Piccys to follow.
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