Stu Posted July 30, 2017 Author Posted July 30, 2017 Matlock is nearby, could be a good stopping point? We could just do the cat and fiddle there and back 5-6 times. Do you still have to pay for parking in Matlock? The cat is crap Snake pass is better Quote
Lateralus Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) Never been on snake pass!Will ask locally if there's a recommended for that kind of riding time then.Council revoked the bike parking charges for Matlock I believe. Edited July 30, 2017 by Lateralus Quote
Westbeef Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 Matlock is nearby, could be a good stopping point? We could just do the cat and fiddle there and back 5-6 times. Do you still have to pay for parking in Matlock? The cat is crap Snake pass is better I dont think I could choose between either road . I thought I'd read somewhere Matlock charges were scrapped but I can't find that now. Quote
Westbeef Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 Found ithttp://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/bikers-vow-to-return-to-matlock-bath-as-council-scrap-parking-charges-1-8538570 Quote
Stu Posted July 30, 2017 Author Posted July 30, 2017 I was thinking maybe something like this https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/53.1960989,-1.8109942/The+Bull+I'th'+Thorn+Inn,+Ashbourne+Road,+Hurdlow+SK17+9QQ/@53.3620842,-1.9146811,11.83z/data=!4m59!4m58!1m50!3m4!1m2!1d-1.8074839!2d53.192965!3s0x487a2544af246813:0x5ae5606b88962288!3m4!1m2!1d-1.7887859!2d53.1941297!3s0x487a257aa4f4c8df:0xb4e6ecbc09f4537d!3m4!1m2!1d-1.7079747!2d53.2272883!3s0x487a28c77f5c3dff:0x99a3488fe21b2ad5!3m4!1m2!1d-1.7177432!2d53.2784193!3s0x487a294e866811df:0x542aaf839a3a1d04!3m4!1m2!1d-1.6414113!2d53.2787646!3s0x487a29ef1b93e299:0xb725ae2f0c064231!3m4!1m2!1d-1.6642456!2d53.3295825!3s0x487a2a59f9425c37:0x135f4303701c9700!3m4!1m2!1d-1.7192103!2d53.374767!3s0x487bd4aacd947b4b:0xa70f919514cefb11!3m4!1m2!1d-1.9376423!2d53.3404642!3s0x487a337d04cbef49:0x19710218ec1e5f42!3m4!1m2!1d-1.9780574!2d53.3097531!3s0x487a34499a8b32c3:0x10f315ff4b64a5e!3m4!1m2!1d-1.9486333!2d53.2048176!3s0x487a375928863c83:0xb992d347d2dd6941!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a255b246aff95:0x7dc9cce5ceaee0bf!2m2!1d-1.8096783!2d53.1956973!3e0 Quote
Westbeef Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 I mean it's short and sweet but I don't fancy doing a U turn on that road. Quote
Stu Posted July 30, 2017 Author Posted July 30, 2017 I mean it's short and sweet but I don't fancy doing a U turn on that road. Ah! it wont work on mobile open it in a browser if you can Quote
Westbeef Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 I was thinking maybe something like this https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/53.1960989,-1.8109942/The+Bull+I'th'+Thorn+Inn,+Ashbourne+Road,+Hurdlow+SK17+9QQ/@53.3620842,-1.9146811,11.83z/data=!4m59!4m58!1m50!3m4!1m2!1d-1.8074839!2d53.192965!3s0x487a2544af246813:0x5ae5606b88962288!3m4!1m2!1d-1.7887859!2d53.1941297!3s0x487a257aa4f4c8df:0xb4e6ecbc09f4537d!3m4!1m2!1d-1.7079747!2d53.2272883!3s0x487a28c77f5c3dff:0x99a3488fe21b2ad5!3m4!1m2!1d-1.7177432!2d53.2784193!3s0x487a294e866811df:0x542aaf839a3a1d04!3m4!1m2!1d-1.6414113!2d53.2787646!3s0x487a29ef1b93e299:0xb725ae2f0c064231!3m4!1m2!1d-1.6642456!2d53.3295825!3s0x487a2a59f9425c37:0x135f4303701c9700!3m4!1m2!1d-1.7192103!2d53.374767!3s0x487bd4aacd947b4b:0xa70f919514cefb11!3m4!1m2!1d-1.9376423!2d53.3404642!3s0x487a337d04cbef49:0x19710218ec1e5f42!3m4!1m2!1d-1.9780574!2d53.3097531!3s0x487a34499a8b32c3:0x10f315ff4b64a5e!3m4!1m2!1d-1.9486333!2d53.2048176!3s0x487a375928863c83:0xb992d347d2dd6941!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a255b246aff95:0x7dc9cce5ceaee0bf!2m2!1d-1.8096783!2d53.1956973!3e0 Got it on the PC now, looks good to me. Very similar to last year, could even be the same? I assume the same stop . Quote
Stu Posted July 30, 2017 Author Posted July 30, 2017 It is a slightly different route but taking in the snake pass We could use the burger van as a stop off Quote
Tango Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 Fancy dress sorted....... (well, Mandy sorted it)....... Will have to check out the route on the laptop Stu.....no dice on the tablet... Do you want me to run tail-end Charlie again this year?..... Quote
Stu Posted July 30, 2017 Author Posted July 30, 2017 [mention]Tango[/mention] Yes you can bring up the rear if you want I don't have a final route in fact I just quickly knocked that one up Quote
Tango Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 You just knocked one out!.......hey, what you do in the privacy of your own home is up to you!...... Quote
Lateralus Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 I've been given 3 recommendations:77 mile figure of 8 loop through Buxton and Matlock.63 mile loop to Cheadle.65 mile Glossop loop.Will see if there's something which picks up the best bits of these and passes our campsite. Given that we've got all day, any objections to a longer route? 2 hours riding time seems somewhat short, even allowing for a chip stop! Quote
Tango Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 I've been given 3 recommendations:77 mile figure of 8 loop through Buxton and Matlock.63 mile loop to Cheadle.65 mile Glossop loop.Will see if there's something which picks up the best bits of these and passes our campsite. Given that we've got all day, any objections to a longer route? 2 hours riding time seems somewhat short, even allowing for a chip stop! The problem with longer runs is keeping everyone together.......It can be a real strain on the leader.......people also like to get back for a bevvy or 2 while they get their singing togs on..... Quote
Stu Posted July 30, 2017 Author Posted July 30, 2017 I like the look of that first one [mention]Lateralus[/mention] and the second..........and third You won't get just 2 hours out though with the group ride due to stoppages and regrouping it will probably end up more like 3.5 hours or so We don't stay out too long as its wasting valuable drinking time Quote
Lateralus Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 Well I'll defer to your greater experience, but I thought this was a biking weekend! Will plot them all and stick them on the satnav, so at least there will be options. Will share the motogoloco links once done, so whoever's leading has them too. Quote
MR_W Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 I can vouch for snakes pass being epic. One of the most fun roads I've ridden.Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote
Tango Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 Yes......There is some biking......you'll find it between the drinking sessions...... Quote
Westbeef Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 Ordered my fancy dress just now as I nearly forgot!Also - Weather Update 18-20 degrees and no rain as it stands Quote
Tango Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 @[mention]Lateralus[/mention] you could do an extended ride if you wanted.....then anyone that wants to carry on can go with you, and those that want to get back to the campsite can peel off at an agreed place?....... Quote
Lateralus Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 @@Lateralus you could do an extended ride if you wanted.....then anyone that wants to carry on can go with you, and those that want to get back to the campsite can peel off at an agreed place?....... Well that's definitely an option, but I don't want to cause a rift!I have tweaked the Glossop loop to start/finish at the pub; 76 miles/2hrs 20mins in total, including Winnat's Pass, Snake Pass and a ride-by of Chatsworth House:https://www.motogoloco.com/map?route=39755It would also be easy to extend it from Rowsley, going down the B5056 to Fenny Bentley and back via Warslow and Longnor, making it 98 miles/3hours.So, about this drinking. Do you mostly bring your own and sit in the field, or do we prop up the pub's bar for the evening? Quote
Westbeef Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 First night mostly in the field, second night mostly in the bar. That's how last year went Quote
Throttled Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 @@Lateralus you could do an extended ride if you wanted.....then anyone that wants to carry on can go with you, and those that want to get back to the campsite can peel off at an agreed place?....... Well that's definitely an option, but I don't want to cause a rift!I have tweaked the Glossop loop to start/finish at the pub; 76 miles/2hrs 20mins in total, including Winnat's Pass, Snake Pass and a ride-by of Chatsworth House:https://www.motogoloco.com/map?route=39755It would also be easy to extend it from Rowsley, going down the B5056 to Fenny Bentley and back via Warslow and Longnor, making it 98 miles/3hours.So, about this drinking. Do you mostly bring your own and sit in the field, or do we prop up the pub's bar for the evening? I would like the option to do a shorter ride. Quote
Stu Posted July 31, 2017 Author Posted July 31, 2017 @@Lateralus you could do an extended ride if you wanted.....then anyone that wants to carry on can go with you, and those that want to get back to the campsite can peel off at an agreed place?....... Well that's definitely an option, but I don't want to cause a rift!I have tweaked the Glossop loop to start/finish at the pub; 76 miles/2hrs 20mins in total, including Winnat's Pass, Snake Pass and a ride-by of Chatsworth House:https://www.motogoloco.com/map?route=39755It would also be easy to extend it from Rowsley, going down the B5056 to Fenny Bentley and back via Warslow and Longnor, making it 98 miles/3hours.So, about this drinking. Do you mostly bring your own and sit in the field, or do we prop up the pub's bar for the evening? I would like the option to do a shorter ride. As short as last year's? Quote
Hoggs Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 I took the optional ride extension last year. good roads Quote
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