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Fancy riding a big chunk of stage 1 of the TdF?

stevedepport's picture
Submitted by stevedepport
on Fri, 21/03/2014 - 20:01
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Club Trips and Big Days Out

I saw a route in Cycling Plus starting/ending in Skipton that takes in a big chunk of stage 1. It follows stage 1 from Skipton to Ripon, then leaves it at Ripon to head back to Skipton.

115m(186k) with 7588ft(2313m) climbing.

The route includes all the climbs of the stage, Cote de Cray cat 4, Cote de Buttertubs cat 3, Cote de Griton Moor cat 3.

Cafe stop at the half way point in Grinton.

Skipton is an hour and twenty minutes drive away, aim to get there 8.30, ready to set off at 9am.

How about 20th July, who else fancies it?

enlightenedsmileyyes

 

jessiemomo's picture

Fri, 21/03/2014 - 20:39 — jessiemomo

Yep, I am up for that.

Howie

D N A's picture

Fri, 21/03/2014 - 22:13 — D N A
I'm definitely up for this one Steve. Count me in!!!!!!

I'm bad and that's good. I will never be good and that's not bad. There's no one I'd rather be, than me. (Wreck-It Ralph, 2012)

craig s's picture

Sat, 22/03/2014 - 14:15 — craig s
...like the sound of this
5star's picture

Sat, 22/03/2014 - 20:37 — 5star

please wait for me

it never gets easier , you just go faster

dangerousdave's picture

Sat, 22/03/2014 - 21:35 — dangerousdave
i could ride this ,it would be a little taster for what is to come in Wild Wales so yes i will be glad to tag on ,maybe Jeff and Chris for the B / Nearly A group will also be up forthe challenge
stevedepport's picture

Wed, 26/03/2014 - 08:18 — stevedepport

That's six so far, who else fancies testing themselves over the majority of stage 1? Any Strava hunters fancy testing themselves against the pro's on the three categorised climbs?

enigma darren's picture

Wed, 26/03/2014 - 12:58 — enigma darren

Sounds like a cracking ride. Count me in..  yessmiley

If it hurts me, it must hurt the other ones twice as much. ~ Jens Voigt 

disco dan's picture

Wed, 26/03/2014 - 15:45 — disco dan
Yes.
Kevan Evans's picture

Wed, 26/03/2014 - 17:27 — Kevan Evans

Careful choosing your route over lads.  As you've picked the Sunday of the 'Ironman UK' and there will be a lot of road closures on the bike course loop between Ormskirk and were youre going to.

SNight's picture

Wed, 26/03/2014 - 23:23 — SNight
I'll be up for it. Should have use of the van, so can take myself plus two others
stevedepport's picture

Thu, 03/04/2014 - 08:48 — stevedepport

I will drive and have space for 2 more riders and their bikes, let me know if you want a lift.

Let's aim to get there for 8.00am, setting off at 8.30am.

Leave Ormskirk at 6.30am, meeting at the car park next to the bus station at 6.15am.

I will post a GPX route at a later date.

I think we have 9 takers so far, anyone else fancy flying the HMCC flag on the TdF route?

D N A's picture

Thu, 03/04/2014 - 10:06 — D N A
Can I grab a lift please Steve?

I'm bad and that's good. I will never be good and that's not bad. There's no one I'd rather be, than me. (Wreck-It Ralph, 2012)

stevedepport's picture

Thu, 03/04/2014 - 12:12 — stevedepport


Dave, you are in the Depport team car along with Ste Francis.yes

D N A's picture

Thu, 03/04/2014 - 14:03 — D N A
Many thanks Steve.

I'm bad and that's good. I will never be good and that's not bad. There's no one I'd rather be, than me. (Wreck-It Ralph, 2012)

stevedepport's picture

Tue, 22/04/2014 - 20:41 — stevedepport

This is a link to some pictures of the climbs we will be tackling on this ride......enjoy.....

 

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/racing/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2014...
SNight's picture

Tue, 22/04/2014 - 20:58 — SNight
Really looking forward to this ride.
D N A's picture

Tue, 22/04/2014 - 21:45 — D N A
Have to pack my bobble hat looking at the snow! ;)

I'm bad and that's good. I will never be good and that's not bad. There's no one I'd rather be, than me. (Wreck-It Ralph, 2012)

modevrs130's picture

Mon, 05/05/2014 - 13:37 — modevrs130

I'm up for this and i have room for 2 riders and bikes....John Lynch.

craig s's picture

Mon, 05/05/2014 - 21:25 — craig s

...but they are the week after so I'm in too

boltsy74's picture

Tue, 06/05/2014 - 14:38 — boltsy74

I'm in, if I can wangle time off work.

stevedepport's picture

Thu, 12/06/2014 - 17:50 — stevedepport

Just a quick reminder about this day out if anyone else fancies it.

craig s's picture

Thu, 12/06/2014 - 21:38 — craig s
I can take +2 if anyone is struggling getting there
disco dan's picture

Thu, 12/06/2014 - 21:45 — disco dan
Yes please Craig. I guess you have space for the bike too.
craig s's picture

Thu, 12/06/2014 - 22:07 — craig s
Yes Daniel, three with bikes - you, me + 1 space free
disco dan's picture

Thu, 12/06/2014 - 22:22 — disco dan
Much obliged, I'll fix you some fuel money of course. Thanks.
James Edge's picture

Thu, 12/06/2014 - 23:01 — James Edge

I am planning to go, (a bit like the captain it will be weather dependant wink). I too can take myself + two others if needed & at a push three others.

stevedepport's picture

Fri, 13/06/2014 - 20:24 — stevedepport

106 miles and 7,900 ft of climbing, if the weather looked really bad we can all give it a miss, not just James.

 

http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_3874124.html

simonsaunders's picture

Sat, 28/06/2014 - 14:29 — simonsaunders
Steve, I might be up for this if I can get the time out, if I can I have room for a bike and a passenger
simonsaunders's picture

Sat, 28/06/2014 - 16:00 — simonsaunders

Actually, scratch that, it's my wedding anniversary weekend and i'm in London. Have a nice ride everyone!

 

danmon_81's picture

Thu, 03/07/2014 - 23:49 — danmon_81

would have loved this but i'm on a stag do that weekend....gutted....although it is at a beer festival in the lakes!!!

Rick'Thepower'Taylor's picture

Mon, 07/07/2014 - 23:24 — Rick'Thepower'Taylor

if i can grab a lift i will happy part with petrol money so i can earn the right to wear my polka dot hat angel

Rick'Thepower'Taylor's picture

Mon, 07/07/2014 - 23:24 — Rick'Thepower'Taylor

if i can grab a lift i will happy part with petrol money so i can earn the right to wear my polka dot hat angel

craig s's picture

Tue, 08/07/2014 - 12:43 — craig s

There's a spare seat with me and Dan as long as you promise not to tinker with the controls...

modevrs130's picture

Tue, 08/07/2014 - 14:41 — modevrs130

Got room for 2 riders and bikes.........John lynch

craig s's picture

Tue, 08/07/2014 - 15:49 — craig s

...last seat just been taken in my car.  There seems to be alternatives out there

D N A's picture

Tue, 08/07/2014 - 17:27 — D N A
Steve Depport. I'll catch a lift with Craig S if that's okay as he only lives round the corner so it's easier to sort things out. Thanks.

I'm bad and that's good. I will never be good and that's not bad. There's no one I'd rather be, than me. (Wreck-It Ralph, 2012)

Rick'Thepower'Taylor's picture

Wed, 09/07/2014 - 00:15 — Rick'Thepower'Taylor
John I will take à ride with you of thats alright bud
disco dan's picture

Wed, 09/07/2014 - 08:25 — disco dan
20th July I'll still be in 'recovery' so I'm out. Unbelievably bad luck/timing. Thanks for the lift offer Craig. Have fun guys.
modevrs130's picture

Wed, 09/07/2014 - 17:58 — modevrs130

you can rick and no snoring :-)

Sam Wood's picture

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 22:23 — Sam Wood
Wouldn't mind hopping on this one and getting a lift with someone if that's ok?
modevrs130's picture

Sat, 12/07/2014 - 11:34 — modevrs130

Sam you can jump in with me and Rick............John Lynch

Sam Wood's picture

Sat, 12/07/2014 - 21:38 — Sam Wood
Cheers John, where do you want me to meet you?
modevrs130's picture

Sat, 12/07/2014 - 22:14 — modevrs130

Its looking like they are meeting at the carpark near the shop for 6-15am and set to leave at 6-30..No doubt there will be an update midweek...I live in skem,where do you live sam ?...

Sam Wood's picture

Sat, 12/07/2014 - 23:38 — Sam Wood
Aughton, so the car park seems best, I assume everyone will end up driving 'in convoy' like we did on the great Dunn fell ride
stevedepport's picture

Sun, 13/07/2014 - 19:33 — stevedepport

The plan is to meet at the car park opposite the shop at 6.15am, setting off at 6.30am, probably in convoy.

We are heading to a business centre where we will be able to park for free and there is a McDonalds on site too.

Airedale Business Park, Millenium Road, Skipton, BD23 2UB.

I think there are 10/11 of us looking at the posts above. I have space for 2 riders plus bikes if anyone want to share.

Please load the route onto any device you have in case of any problems.

 

jessiemomo's picture

Sun, 13/07/2014 - 20:12 — jessiemomo

Sean is it only me and you goin in your van? if so is it worth us both just jumping in with Steve.

No point in taking more cars than is needed.

stevedepport's picture

Sun, 13/07/2014 - 22:04 — stevedepport

If that's the case, we can either go in Sean's van or my car, don't mind which.

D N A's picture

Sun, 13/07/2014 - 23:54 — D N A
Mrs A has just advised me that it's our girls ballet show 3pm on Sunday. Enough said.......enjoy the Dales :(

I'm bad and that's good. I will never be good and that's not bad. There's no one I'd rather be, than me. (Wreck-It Ralph, 2012)

Inder's picture

Mon, 14/07/2014 - 08:23 — Inder

If there is any space left in anyone's car/van I wouldn't mind having a go at this? Contribution to fuel costs will of course be made!

craig s's picture

Mon, 14/07/2014 - 11:01 — craig s

...you're welcome to take DNA's place in my car along with Paul H

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