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Cycling challenges
Started by SusannenoZ at 02-05-2007 13:22. Topic has 102 replies.
  
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 02-05-2007, 13:22
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SusannenoZ
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Peak District Training for Cycle India
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I think we have the makings of a peak district training ride (see Cycle India 2007 thread) April seems a favourite, how about April14th Sat or 15th Sun Can we confirm those interested Sarah E; SarahT; Jb5; Steph Bell; Loz; and me Susanne(Sue) anyone else??
Does this look ok for a good circular route? http://www.peakdistrictonline.co.uk/content.php?categoryId=1979 we could meet at the Parsley Hay car park.
Susanne
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02-05-2007, 13:49
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Belle
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Re: Peak District Training for Cycle India
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Thanks for organising this Susanne! Route looks fab - probably the right length although long, long hill at end may be a bit daunting for some of us pensioners! Seriously, though - it is something to work towards and sounds great. Either 14th or 15th is good for me. It will be good to cycle with a group as well.
Stef
www.stefcyclesindia.co.uk
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02-05-2007, 17:08
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sarah e
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Re: Peak District Training for Cycle India
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You're a star Sue....either date ok with me. So long as I can get my bike rack sorted, which shouldn't be a problem. Sarah E
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02-05-2007, 21:12
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Belle
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Re: Peak District Training for Cycle India
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Sarah - I can always give you a lift if that proves a problem. I will have one very soon - it is difficult for me to get onto good routes without cycling miles on roads (I live in Littleover, in answer to a previous enquiry) - you are not far way. I understand that they take two bikes. So worry not!
Stef
www.stefcyclesindia.co.uk
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02-08-2007, 19:47
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loz
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Re: Peak District Training for Cycle India
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hi all, sorry its taken me a while to respond, internet down last few days!!! 14th or 15th should be fine with me, 14th maybe better, at least then we will have sunday to recover before work again monday. also if we stay overnight we can have a few beers!!!!
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02-08-2007, 19:47
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loz
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Re: Peak District Training for Cycle India
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Is anyone looking into accommodation?
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02-10-2007, 14:29
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sarah e
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Re: Peak District Training for Cycle India
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Hadn't really thought of staying over, but probably a nice idea - bit of team building over a glass of wine?!
Have had a quick look, but nothing really shouting out at the moment. Really need an idea of numbers. There is a B&B in Tissington, near to the cycle trail Overfields Farm - no web site though just a phone number. Or were you thinking more of a pub with accommodation? What is everyone else wanting to do? Sarah E
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02-10-2007, 17:30
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SusannenoZ
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Re: Peak District Training for Cycle India
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Sorry I started all this off, then disappeared! I have come down with the most awful viral infection, completely laid me low for a week! Still feel pretty awful have only made it downstairs today, aprt from visiting the doctors twice, I have no cold or sore throat but the most awful headache & temperature fluctuations, at the moment I don't feel I could stand for 26minutes let alone ride for 26 miles! BUT before I took to my bed I did send for some info on the Peak district and it has loads of details on accommodation, it arrived during the week and I will take a look at it and the map I am happy to stay over, your'e right Sarah though we need numbers can we confirm who we have? By my reckoning we have yesses from
Sarah E
Stef
Loz
Anncie
Susanne
what about SarahT and Jb5 still interested??
Susanne
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02-10-2007, 21:42
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sarahhairdresser
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Re: Peak District Training for Cycle India
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Hey Girls Just to say firstly thankyou to susanne for organising this ride and yes I would be really interested and those dates are good for me too and i wouldn't mind staying over night. Just so we could get together and see how we are all doing.
Yes I'm well up for it
saraht
sarah's doin' india 2007
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02-11-2007, 12:35
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Belle
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Re: Peak District Training for Cycle India
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Hi there - just to say hope you are feeling better Sarah - still Feb. is a time for hunkering down! I am still up for Peak ride and staying over, if you don't mind an intruder (I am doin' December 1st ride). Ashbourne has loads of pubs - how many they take, I don't know but is a thought!
Let me know if you want me to do anything!
Stef
www.stefcyclesindia.co.uk
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02-11-2007, 14:17
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SusannenoZ
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Re: Peak District Training for Cycle India
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That's great, I think there are 6 of us by my reckoning at the mo. (SarahE, Sarah T, Loz, Stef, Ann and me) I have been having a look at accomodation and I am assuming that eveyone wants to make the weekend as resonable as possible. What about staying in a youth hostel there is one at Youlgreave which is very close to the Parsley Hay start of the cycle ride and it looks ok, not one of the YHA most luxurious venues but seems adequate, Youlgreave has pubs etc. for a good meal and we may need to share a big room for all of us but I would be ok with that, we need to get to know each other anyway! You don't have to be a member to book a room but it is £3 more each a night if you are not. making it £17 a night, it has storage for bikes and will provide food if we want it, there is aslo a self catering kitchen. What do people think? they do seem to have ate least 8 vacancies the night of the 14th April. But I think we will need to book pretty quick as it's the Easter hols and the info says its popular. I am happy to book. Would people prefer a bit more luxury/privacy etc.I really don't mind Here is the link anyway!.
http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/peak-district-sherwood/hostels/Youlgreave/index.aspx
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02-11-2007, 14:38
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Belle
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Re: Peak District Training for Cycle India
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Sounds good to me! Quite happy with that! (There is also one at Ilam - Ilam Hall (six miles from Ashbourne) but it looks a bit more isolated!). I am quite happy for you book us in!
Stef
www.stefcyclesindia.co.uk
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02-11-2007, 15:44
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sarahhairdresser
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Re: Peak District Training for Cycle India
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Hi Susanne Yep same as Stef happy with that if your happy to book us in do they want paying up front or when we arrive.
saraht
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02-11-2007, 16:54
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sarah e
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Re: Peak District Training for Cycle India
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Have been up to Parsley Hey this afternoon. Its about an hour from me.....looks OK, from what I could see through the snow! I had written down names of B & B's on the way home, and was thinking that Ashbourne would have been a good place to stop over. Its about 20 minutes from Parsely Hey, with pubs etc.
As far as the route is concerned it would definately be up hill on the ride back to Parsley Hey.....difficulty rating 3 out of 5 apparantly...
Out of the two youth hostels, perhaps the one at Ilam might be better, as it has a restaurant etc.Nice grounds, its a National Trust property. Same price as the one at Youlgreave. Lots more accommodation (some ensuite), which would be useful if others decide to join us.
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