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| From Commute shots 2009 |
9th November …on the way in…very cold morning but brilliant sunrise. Last of the sunshine …after this point it was foggy all the way to work
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| From Commute shots 2009 |
12th October on the way home
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| From Commute home photos 12th October 2009 |
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| From Commute home photos 12th October 2009 |
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| From TNR 05-11-2009 Damp Squib |
Crew:
El Pud, PTD, EL Pres, Eric, Doog, Coley, Stunt, Trevor Chinese Lumens Jackson, Joe, Salad Dodger, Big Dan.
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| From TNR 05-11-2009 Damp Squib |
+Pub Shaun
Route:
Buxton Road zig zags, teggs nose, Leathers Smithy, Hardingland, Crooked Yard Road to Walker Barn, Bull Hill Lane to Rainow, Back of Kerridge Ridge, Redway, Lord Clyde, Springwood.
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| From TNR 05-11-2009 Damp Squib |
Conditions:
Rain giving way to low cloud & mist, very wet & muddy.
Stats:
A faff free night but missing GPS geekery
Notes:
A ridgy route to get good views of fireworks – shame about the low cloud.
Teggs nose descent difficult to find in the fog!
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| From TNR 05-11-2009 Damp Squib |
Properly winter wetness
Some very slippery grassy/muddy bits – Right answer Eric (mud tyres), Wrong answer Mr T (virtually bald tyres!!)
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| From TNR 05-11-2009 Damp Squib |
PTD & Dan manage to get temporarily lost on kerridge ridge
Al Fresco Duchars at the Lord Clyde
Burnt Caramel Black Sheep, followed by excellent pedigree & Cumberland ale at the Springwood.
TJ & PTD compare notes on the $80 lights – impressive performance & even better value!
Shaun returneth…and gets hip tips from Eric
Stunt shows bare cheeked evidence of the dangers of rowing and a red haze descends on the ROI’ers!
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| From TNR 29-10-2009 Four for slackness & mud |
Crew A:
Bernard & Pete, Coley, Joe Lavelle, Dukinfield Dunc.
Crew B:
Eric, Salad Dodger, 3sheds, Luc .
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| From TNR 29-10-2009 Four for slackness & mud |
Route:
Tythy, Middewood Way, Redway, Reverse Kerridge, Bull Hill, Walker Barn, Chazza, Narnia, Hardingland, H-Extension, Langley, Church House.
Conditions:
Slippy & Muddy underfoot
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| From TNR 29-10-2009 Four for slackness & mud |
Notes:
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| From Edited 22-10-2009 Danniversary 2 – Croker Hill via the West Face |
Crew: Dan (a.ka. Mowgli), Joe, 3sheds, Luc, Salad Dodger, Croxy, El Pud, Coley, TJ & Mark
In Da Pub: PTD
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| From Edited 22-10-2009 Danniversary 2 – Croker Hill via the West Face |
Route : Halfords Muster Point – South Park – Moss Estate – Moss Lane – The Moss – Footy Pitch – Lowes Lane – Woodhouse End Rd – Over the Railway – Towpath to Fool’s Nook – Croker Hill via undergrowth and its West Face – The Gritstone Trail Descent – Ryles Arms
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| From Edited 22-10-2009 Danniversary 2 – Croker Hill via the West Face |
Conditions:
Mild and dry…but a fresh breeze on Croker Hill
Stats:
http://connect.garmin.com/player/16866803
About 12 miles
1 bottle of Gin
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| From Edited 22-10-2009 Danniversary 2 – Croker Hill via the West Face |
Notes :
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| From Edited 22-10-2009 Danniversary 2 – Croker Hill via the West Face |
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| From TNR08-10-2009 Two Tribes to the Highwayman |
A team Crew : Salad Dodger, Eric, 3Sheds, Bernard & Pete, Coley and Henry, The Poynton Posse (Tj & Mark), El Pres, Luc
Route : Barracks Lane, Old Buxton Rd with Blakelow Zig Zags, WindyWay House, Walker Barn, Chazza plus extension, Ascent to Shining Tor Cafe, Pym Chair via “Yorkshore Northshore”; Jenkin Chapel , Higher Rainow – Highwayman.
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| From TNR08-10-2009 Two Tribes to the Highwayman |
Conditions: Cooling very fast in the dips, very clear, little wind, orange-red moonrise .
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| From TNR08-10-2009 Two Tribes to the Highwayman |
Notes:
3sheds chainsnap in the middle of crossing the silk road 🙁 ! en route to the muster point
Yorkshire Northshore claimed a few victims….punctures a plenty
Really clear night and now wind – ideal
Highwayman very welcoming, good food, good beer (Lancaster Bomber etc) and eye-pleasing service
TJ ‘s addiction for lighting geekery continues
El pres gave the OK for the Pudding Order 🙂
Big Dan and PTD do Pikey Old Lady impersonation
Highwayman narrowly beats Hanging Gate as best pub in terms of return journey for the Tythy Crew..Blaze Hill is fun if you are a Lancaster Squadron up 😉
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| From TNR08-10-2009 Two Tribes to the Highwayman |
B team Crew : El Pud, Big Nick, Duncan, Kersh, Joe, Big Dan, PTD
Route : Something involving reverse Danebower and a Kersh puncture
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| From TNR 01-10-2009 Biddulph with Banjos |
A twin centre night – Hillbillies to Biddulph with Minibus Return, + Traditional Local Ride.
Hillbillies Report:
Crew: El Pud, El Pres, Salad Dodger, Joe, Mark, Big Dan, Stunt, Doog, Luc & Ryan
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| From TNR 01-10-2009 Biddulph with Banjos |
Route: Old Leek Road to Fools nook, Canal to Bosley Locks, Road to Cloud, Descent from Cloud, Timbersbrook, Biddulph Common, Biddulph Park, Congleton Edge, Talbot.
Stats: 18.6 Miles, 1840Ft Climb, 1 Puncture (Mark), Offs for Pete & El Pud
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| From TNR 01-10-2009 Biddulph with Banjos |
Conditions: Mild & Still with Dusty trails!
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| From TNR 01-10-2009 Biddulph with Banjos |
Notes: High Tempo on the flat to the cloud, El Pud gets concerned by a potential frame death rattle – only to find its lack of lubrication on the seatpost clamp! Fantastic conditions for decending from the cloud.
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| From TNR 01-10-2009 Biddulph with Banjos |
A few tricky stiles to negotiate, Pete treats us to Rusty Nails & Pie for his birthday. An Owl for the eye spy books before doing Congleton edge and arriving at the Talbot for excellent nosh & beer and condiments delivered par excellance! Cheap night due to the lack of “Cheshire food tax”. El Pres earns yet more adulation by driving the bus home.
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| From TNR 01-10-2009 Biddulph with Banjos |
Local report:
Crew: PTD, Eric, Phil & Coley
Route: Hurdfield Rd, Kerridge Ridge, Ingesley vale, Oakenbank Lane,Rainow, Smiths Lane, Bridleway to Jenkins Chapel, Lamaload, Rising Sun, Canal to Sutton Hall.
Notes: An Eric Adventure Production, Muddy into Jenkins Chapel, No food at Rising Sun, an excellent outing!
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| From TNR 24-09-09 Grate Danes |
Crew:
El Pres, El Pud, G, Big Dan, Stunt, Salad Dodger, Eric, Dukin Dunc, Men of Poynton – Trevor J, Mark & Phil 3, Kershaw Irregulars Chris 2 & Joe
Route:
New Buxton Road, Walker Barn, Charity, Wildboarclough, A54, Gradbach, Dane Valley, Wincle, Hanging Gate.
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| From TNR 24-09-09 Grate Danes |
Conditions:
Dry & Clear, cool later.
Stats:
http://connect.garmin.com/player/14248954
16.3 miles, 2500 ft climb, 2500 Calories
2 Chain breaks (Chris 2 & Joe?)
1 lighting Faff (Eric)
3 Offs ( El Pud 2, Phil 3 1)
Numerous dabs!
Notes:
Crew boosted by reinforcements from Poynton & Kershaw
Super sunset over the Cheshire plains as we ascent the Buxton road.
Yellow canoe helmeted cyclist & friend make the grind up to charity more interesting.
Trails drier than a dry thing – great route when it’s like this.
Eric repeats his lighting faff – but trevors duct tape to the rescue!
Pete entertains with cheeky audio clips 😉
Good night for wildlife – at least 2 badgers, 2 donkeys & a field of bullocks
Phil 3 shows how to fall off into water & stay dry(well other than hands & feet!)
Dane Valley still tricky even when dry – but good fun!
Killer climb to Hanging gate made up for by excellent Hydes, Hello Boys & top homemade burgers!
iphone & GPS geeky comparisons for stats
Race around Ireland relay logistics too confusing to follow after 3 beers
5pb..(or did the axis of evil get to 6?)
Cold on the way home.
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| From TNR 24-09-09 Grate Danes |
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| From TNR 17-09-2009 You are nicked |
Crew :EL Pud, El Pres, Salad Dodger,Kersh, PTD, Big Nic, Big Dan, Luc, The Doog
En route : Dukinfield Dunc
In da Pub: Coley, Mawds
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| From TNR 17-09-2009 You are nicked |
Route : Barracks Lane, Buxton New Rd, Shining Tor Cafe, Goyt Valley descent, Footpath to access rd, fire-road to (almost) Taxal. Over the ridge to Kerridge . Climb to Pot Shrigley Rd. Descent to Bolly and the Vale 🙂
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| From TNR 17-09-2009 You are nicked |
Weather : Fine & dusty dry …no mud on the bike 🙂
Notes :
Pete wins the sprint to Shining Tor Tea Rooms …with a head start !
1 girly off and 1 proper off for Pete on descent into the Goyt
We were summarily “nicked” by a plain-clothes parkie on the exit from the goyt valley bottom foot-path .
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| From TNR 17-09-2009 You are nicked |
El Pud puncture and Dan’s chain bust meant we had to shorten the route & escape back to Bolly via a gut wrenching climb out of Kettleshume
The Vale was a top choice …massive quality nosh and local beer …including Czech Lager brewed locally ?
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| From TNR 17-09-2009 You are nicked |
El Pud decided that “keeping a bit for later” meant that he could feed the family for a week 😉
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| From TNR 17-09-2009 You are nicked |
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| From TNR 10-09-09 Mellor Moor Dans Way |
Crew: El Pud, Salad Dodger, Big Dan, Dukinfield Dunc, El Pres, Trevor Jackson, The Doog, 3Sheds, Croxy
Pub : Kersh
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| From TNR 10-09-09 Mellor Moor Dans Way |
Route: Classic MM Circuit from the White Horse in Disley
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Conditions: Well drained & fairly pleasant.
Notes :
While most arrived at the WH by car, Dunc El Pud and Capn Dan all biked it from Macc – good behaviour !
Feels like stunt double has not been around for ages
Pete faff again for the 2nd week running – this time bust chain within sniffing distance of the pub (thanks to 3sheds and El Pud for repair assistance)
Badger chasing on the swoopy singletrack back into Disley
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| From TNR 10-09-09 Mellor Moor Dans Way |
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| From TNR 10-09-09 Mellor Moor Dans Way |
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| From TNR 10-09-09 Mellor Moor Dans Way |
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| From TNR 10-09-09 Mellor Moor Dans Way |
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| From TNR 10-09-09 Mellor Moor Dans Way |
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| From Dans breakfast Surprise 9th September 2009 |
Out of bed before 6am 🙁
Muster at BL in the dark 🙁
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| From Dans breakfast Surprise 9th September 2009 |
Up to Charity for the sunrise over the C& F 🙂
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| From Dans breakfast Surprise 9th September 2009 |
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| From Dans breakfast Surprise 9th September 2009 |
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| From Dans breakfast Surprise 9th September 2009 |
Misty ascent to Nessit with bacon Butties courtesy of Dan 🙂
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| From Dans breakfast Surprise 9th September 2009 |
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| From Dans breakfast Surprise 9th September 2009 |
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| From Dans breakfast Surprise 9th September 2009 |
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| From Dans breakfast Surprise 9th September 2009 |
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| From Dans breakfast Surprise 9th September 2009 |
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| From Dans breakfast Surprise 9th September 2009 |