Then there were three...
...and that's not a Genesis reference for the older members of the community. Didn't manage to pull an IFB posse together really, more like a deputy and a couple of dead-beats normally found propping up the bar in the saloon.
Not the most inspiring of days, misty and damp:
The posse's headed north to bring some kind of law to Cocklaw Fell, weapons in holsters.
No signs of life over the top, just a lad out with his 'uncle', riding a flat shock wanting a high-pressure pump.
Down towards Sadgill, just before the sharp left to Kentmere.
Then over the top, cold and misty, for the ripping descent to Stile End.
Now some eejits have suggested we're doing this the wrong way round.
Well, this is what it looks like doing it clockwise - you get a better class of rider going that way, dontcha think?
But back to our route, which is modelled on Harry Potter's scar:
It's grim up north:
I would have taken photos of the descent, but I was enjoying myself too much.
This is by the turn-off for Dubbs Reservoir, smooth and fast draws you into a a rocky right-hand bend - mind the step!
Then it's over the moors on the long way back to Staveley, almost Industrial:
and to finish off with, a SFB-style obligatory water-splash:
Leaving one final question - which way round is best?
Well, I think we need to do it both ways in a day to find out.
Anyone want to form a posse?
Comments
I'm up for doing it in reverse, but I will pass on doing it both ways in a day!!!
Good day out and the weather was better than it looks.
Posted by: shaman | December 30, 2006 08:13 PM
Lovely shots pieman! I'm utterly gutted
Posted by: Routemartin | December 31, 2006 02:28 AM
Simon? employing all the rules!!!!!!!!!!! of payback which is the best? However, I'm up for the double!
Posted by: Routemartin | December 31, 2006 02:37 AM
Speaking with Nopies today, he has a route in mind that does the Garburn Pass in both directions.
Now I'm up for that one!
Just need to set a date.
Posted by: shaman | December 31, 2006 02:01 PM
I'd be up for a "do it both ways" route.
I'll bring my animal repellent.
Posted by: terrahawk | December 31, 2006 08:02 PM
Mine's a double Garburn on the rocks - shaken not stirred!
Posted by: Nopies | January 1, 2007 10:25 AM
I'll do this, but we'll need to get a date set well in advance. It's difficult for me to get time of at a couple of day's notice y'see.
Anyone want to suggest a date?
Posted by: terrahawk | January 2, 2007 04:06 PM
Friday's are a bit of a problem for me. Busy work wise until Feb. However, could do a Saturday.
Usually no problem for me to take a day off at short notice or change plans and work if weather bad.
So basically I'm letting somebody else make a decision!!!
But at least you know my preferences
Posted by: shaman | January 2, 2007 10:47 PM
Let's do it on a weekday in February then.
Thursday 8th. How about that?
Posted by: terrahawk | January 4, 2007 12:08 PM
Thursday 8th Feb is good for me - can someone give me a lift? You coming along Shaman?
Posted by: Nopies | January 6, 2007 09:16 PM
I should be OK. Will confirm on Monday
Posted by: shaman | January 7, 2007 01:17 PM
I can give you a lift if you're stuck. You'll be absolutely fine as long as you can put up with my riveting conversation and late-80's thrash metal.
If we can get another couple of "yays" from the back, I'll book the 8th Feb off.
Posted by: terrahawk | January 7, 2007 10:12 PM
I'm OK for the 8th and have booked the day off.
Posted by: shaman | January 8, 2007 08:30 AM
Nice one Shaman - I'll book the day off tomorrow!
Something to look forward to that's not too far off!
Posted by: Nopies | January 8, 2007 06:29 PM
woohoo!
Mr Sparkle - will your hand be ok by then?
Martin? Warren?
Posted by: terrahawk | January 8, 2007 08:00 PM
Andy???
Posted by: terrahawk | January 8, 2007 08:02 PM
So thats 1hr 52mins more daylight
I'll try and make it :~)
28 Dec 2006 08:25 15:56 7h 30m 34s
8 Feb 2007 07:42 17:05 9h 22m 17s
Posted by: Routemartin | January 9, 2007 11:33 PM
Can't do the 8th now :~( could do the 15th
Posted by: Routemartin | January 16, 2007 11:50 PM
I'm ok for the 15th.
Whatever really.
Posted by: terrahawk | January 18, 2007 10:47 AM
I'll need to check - I've booked the 8th but I may be able to change. I'll find out tomorrow.
How about you Shaman?
Posted by: Nopies | January 18, 2007 07:08 PM
15th is good with me
Posted by: shaman | January 18, 2007 11:54 PM
OK - I've changed my holiday. We'll go on the 15th and no crying off at the last minute!
I'm sick of approving all these comments - someone start a forum thread please!!!
Posted by: Nopies | January 22, 2007 09:23 AM
meanwhile, over on the forum.....
Posted by: terrahawk | January 22, 2007 07:04 PM