Birch Vale MTB ride Tues 3rd August, 18:30

Birch Vale, The Grouse 18:30 Tuesday 3rd August 2010 MTB

MTB Intermediate
Event Summary

18:30 Meet at The Grouse Pub on New Mills Road SK22 1BX
http://www.frederic-robinson.co.uk/pubs/pub/get.do?pubId=311

Set off 18:40 pm

Bike for 90 minutes to 2 hours

Head to The Grouse, Birch Vale, for refreshments.


What to bring
You will need to bring your own bike and helmet and usual biking gear (hydration, tools, clothes... etc) and don't forget some cash and business cards! Please make your own way to the venue. Please make sure your bike is in working order to avoid delays at the start. Riders must wear a helmet or will not be able to ride with us.

Food at the Pub
Please bring some cash with you if you would like to eat and drink

Provisional Circuit details

MTB - : Intermediate grade.
The route has long climbs mostly off-road, with occasional quiet road climbs. The descents are off-road, rocky, muddy when wet, a couple of drop offs less than 1 foot.

Mountain bike tyres are essential. Front or full suspension is recommended. The group will stop to re-group at the top of the hills and at the bottom of the descents.

Feel free to pass this on to anyone who may be interested in coming along, but please ask them to contact me to confirm their interest.

Please email johnkitching@hotmail.com to confirm your attendance, or call John Kitching on 077668 123 74

Please remember to inform John of your emergency contact details and any relevant medical condition/allergies etc in the case of injury.

Event organised by John Kitching, French law Solicitor of French Law Consultancy

Hayfield route, Motorway, Campsite, Snake Path, Shooting Cabin, Carr Meadow

Hayfield Write-Up 27 July 2010

Despite the summer holiday absences and the wet summer weather, a select few set off up the long climb along Highgate Road. Last time out with Alice and Maria, my derailleur had got entangled in the rear wheel and had bent the rear triangle (again). Thankfully Damo and Rob at Whaley Bridge Bike Factory managed to apply a delicate combination of brute force and precision to get me back off roading in time for the biking networking ride, and this ascent had no such mechanical failures. The further up Highgate Road you get, the more Kinder Scout comes into view, and we could see the cloak of dark clouds creep a retreat over Kinder Downfall, fading like the smoke-trail of a blown out candle. As we reached the top of the “Motorway descent” beneath Mount Famine, the rain clouds gave way to warm sunshine. The descents were in perfect condition: just enough rain to bind the loose dust and stones, but not so much to bog you down. We swooped through the S bends, over the drainage channels and down through the wooded Campsite Descent. Perfect. From here we started the challenging climb up Snake Path winding its way over loose rocks past Twenty Trees and up to the Shooting Cabin. From here we took the classic line across Carr Meadow, rudely disturbing a flustered huddle of Grouse along the way. Approaching the West, we were heading directly into the setting Sun, which made it very hard to judge the boulders and the line, especially as my contact lenses had decided to crease up! We bounced through the final sets of rocks and rutted turns, and then safely over the bridge, filthy and wet, but content. We then rolled down the road and headed back to the Pack Horse, albeit a little too muddy to dare to venture inside. The sun now lighting up the old church tower against the lush green Peak hillsides, what a glorious evening ride. The route is uploaded on this site, and it is a classic if any of those who couldn’t make it fancy trying it out some time.

For information about further events, please see the events calendar on this site, or contact John Kitching at johnkitching@hotmail.com or john@frenchlawconsultancy.com tel 07766812374

Event organised by John Kitching, French Law Solicitor

Event sponsored by www.frenchlawconsultancy.com

Hayfield 18:00 Tuesday 27 July 2010 MTB

MTB Intermediate

Event Summary

Meet at The Visitor Centre (SK22 2ES) car park at 18:30

Set off 18:40 pm

Bike for 90 minutes to 2 hours

Head to The Pack Horse, Hayfield, for refreshments.

Location
We will start from The Hayfield Visitor Centre (by the bus station), Station Road, Hayield, High Peak, Derbyshire SK22 2ES

What to bring
You will need to bring your own bike and helmet and usual biking gear (hydration, tools, clothes... etc) and don't forget some cash and business cards! Please make your own way to the venue. Please make sure your bike is in working order to avoid delays at the start. Riders must wear a helmet or will not be able to ride with us.

Food at the Pub
Please bring some cash with you if you would like to eat and drink

Provisional Circuit details

MTB - : Intermediate grade.
The route has long climbs mostly off-road, with occasional quiet road climbs. The descents are off road, rocky, muddy when wet, a couple of drop offs less than 1 foot.

Mountain bike tyres are essential. Front or full suspension is recommended. The group will stop to re-group at the top of the hills and at the bottom of the descents.

Feel free to pass this on to anyone who may be interested in coming along, but please ask them to contact me to confirm their interest.

Please email johnkitching@hotmail.com to confirm your attendance, or call John Kitching on 077668 123 74

Please remember to inform John of your emergency contact details and any relevant medical condition/allergies etc in the case of injury.

Event organised by John Kitching of French Law Consultancy

Impromptu biking around Hayfield Sat 17 July

If anyone is interested in biking around Hayfield or Birch Vale on Saturday 17 July, please contact John Kitching on 07766812374 or john@frenchlawconsultancy.com

Thanks

John Kitching

www.frenchlawconsultancy.com