Hardknott and Wrynose 14th June

Only a couple of weeks to go so here are the details for the lake district ride.

The ride itself:

100km / 60miles of tough riding in the lakes, lots of climbing and virtually no flat hence why the distance is relatively modest. Compacts and sausage cogs will be required! Plan is to ride at A pace but no one will be dropped, as discussed at the meeting if there is interest in a seperate group going out then happy to share the route etc. Plan is to start near Newby Bridge and head west then north up to Hardknott, we will then climb Hardknott the tough side with long sections over 20% max'ing at 30% near the top. Then over Wrynose, the easier side but still some 20% bits to get over. We then head to Coniston (where a cafe stop is probable) before cycling through Grizedale Forest back to the cars.

Route and gpx file here: https://www.strava.com/routes/2457234

Timings

I have found a free car park here: http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/newby_bridge_staveley_in_cartmel/  The Gummers How one, only small but we should be OK, if anyone has good local knowledge please let me know. Aim to be parked up by 8/8:15 so we can hit the road by 8:30. Not sure on time home, lots of tough climbs and technical descents which need care if we have a cafe stop then i would guess we would be back at the cars about 2/2:30.

Weather

Hoping we get a scorcher, unlikely in the lakes, however if the forecast is poor (ie lots of rain) then i may call it off as many of these descents will be treachorous in the wet - keep on on this thread for details.

Any questions or comments let me know on a Sunday run or on here.