Sun 12th Sept run

[Sooty09]

I have just had a great weekend riding. Today was especially scenic and enjoyable, I would like to repeat the run and share it with others on Sunday 12 Sept.
Im proposing to start from Otley cafe at 10.30 am and run through Lothersdale and the Trough of Bowland to Glasson Dock for lunch. The return route is along the north of the Forest of Bowland to Slaidburn and then over Pendal country and the Forest of Trawden finishing at Allan Jefferies new shop in Shipley.

Its about 130 miles and took us 6 hours to complete at a leisurely pace. Its tight going in places, narrow lanes and some are a bit rough, just right for GS bikes.
If you like to get your knee down or ride the lanes like its a leg of the Dakar this run is not for you. Its slow and steady but dont be fooled in to thinking its too easy, most of the lanes need 100% concentration.
Scenery, riding pleasure and good company are the objectives for the ride.

I will post a GPS copy later. If anybody is interested I can supply Way points for riders to complete the route using their own Garmin Sat Navs, meeting at a few vantage points along the way.

 

[Jacal]

Yes please, as long as it's not too challenging

 

[Sooty09]

Its tight going in places, narrow lanes and some are a bit rough, just right for GS bikes.

Sorry if it reads like an off road ride. The lanes I propose are all tarmac (or were before bits started breaking off and grass growing through) They are challenging but thoroughly enjoyable and with care suitable for any rider.

 

[maz]

Why oh why did I book to go to lightwater valley on the 12th!

Have fun =D

 

[thebiker]

I am out with the lads from work the day before so will not be able to come this time (will do if the ride is cancelled on the 11th)

 

[Jacal]

Sorry if it reads like an off road ride. The lanes I propose are all tarmac (or were before bits started breaking off and grass growing through) They are challenging but thoroughly enjoyable and with care suitable for any rider.

Count me in

 

[Cuprinol Man]

If you like to get your knee down or ride the lanes like its a leg of the Dakar this run is not for you. .

Did you have anyone in mind Sooty?

 

[Sooty09]

Did you have anyone in mind Sooty?

No one in particular, I'm a slow rider and have found a pace Im comfy with, I can ride slower but if I push for long at a higher speed I become sloppy, especially if Im following somebody.
I have organised a few run outs and the faster riders say the same happens for them in reverse, riding slow becomes too tedious and concentration levels fall.
I hope by giving an indication of the pace in advance it avoids any dissapointment for the fast riders and gives the slower or less experienced riders a day out.

 

[Cuprinol Man]

I agree, well said.

 

[Roddos]

Looks a great route ...room for one more?

 

[Beth]

Great fun meeting you and Judith last time Martin, I'd really love to come along on this one (phoo may be on the East Midlands weekend, if not, he'll prolly be along too)

 

[neilflash]

interesting i might be able to convince the other half to do this one as long as its not raining or any other excuse

 

[Sooty09]

The attached Garmin GPS map is the route for Sunday.
Im hoping other riders will be able to load it onto their sat navs and be a few self sufficient riding group with meetings at convenient points, if not we can ride in a column with six or seven riders, any more and we need to use the drop off marking system.

I have marked on the route several re-group points. These allow us to all get together and socialise for a few minutes, most have toilets and a café.
The route is 137 miles starting at Otley riverside café at 10.30.
The lunch point is Glasson docks, the sea lock end of the Lancaster Canal. There are a few cafés and a Pub.
Afternoon tea at Slaidburn then back to Allan Jefferies new shop in Shipley where we all go our own way.

This route follows the original map

 

[Buz]

No one in particular, I'm a slow rider and have found a pace Im comfy with, I can ride slower but if I push for long at a higher speed I become sloppy, especially if Im following somebody.
I have organised a few run outs and the faster riders say the same happens for them in reverse, riding slow becomes too tedious and concentration levels fall.
I hope by giving an indication of the pace in advance it avoids any dissapointment for the fast riders and gives the slower or less experienced riders a day out.

Hi Sooty09, its nice to read this and to realise I'm not the only one who doesn't want to go at break neck speed everywhere, seeing as I have only passed my test 15 months i realise i'm no natural biker and see danger that lots of bikers dont seem to see, the ones who have been biking since their teenage years

 

[marknshaz]

No one in particular, I'm a slow rider and have found a pace Im comfy with, I can ride slower but if I push for long at a higher speed I become sloppy, especially if Im following somebody.
I have organised a few run outs and the faster riders say the same happens for them in reverse, riding slow becomes too tedious and concentration levels fall.
I hope by giving an indication of the pace in advance it avoids any dissapointment for the fast riders and gives the slower or less experienced riders a day out.

Hi Sooty

We would like to come along ....not too late to join in?

 

[Beth]

Having met you I cannot call you sooty (it has all kinds of connotations)

Me and phoo will both definitely be along now (he'll download the route into the satnav or whatever it is you blokes do). I'm really looking forward to this one, first outing in company for my little 650, see you Sunday

 

[coyotedave]

Me 2

Hope its not too late as to upset your plans. I'd like to make one in on this ride out.
Did some of your route the other week when i went over to Blackpool.

Dave.

 

[Roddos]

Im hoping other riders will be able to load it onto their sat navs and be a few self sufficient riding group with meetings at convenient points

Hi

Any one going from Sheffied/South yorks area is welcome to join me at Squires before following the route out and meeting Sooty09 at Glasson Dock for dinner

 

[CeeBee]

Hi Everyone, just joined the club after having a word with Steve at Allan Jeffries today, hope its ok if I come along.
Cheers CeeBee

 

[Sooty09]

All set for tomorrow,all welcome. Bring a map or load up your GPS. The weather forcast is good.
Start at 10.30 from Otley cafe, its worth being early to sample the very cheap food or at least enjoy a 30p cup of tea.
Anybody meeting us a Glasson we will arrive at about 1.00 pm
If you need to contact me tomorrow I will have my mobile switched on,
Phone number 0791-4043661, its not hands free so a text is better.

Sooty09 (Martin)
Gray F800GS