Kielder Mash-Up Saturday 4th September .

[The Hodge]

At the request of Tubby G and his girlfreind..a route which showcases some of the best bits of trail mixing up sections of The Lonesome Pine ( red ), Deadwater ( red ) and the full Osprey Trail inc.Osprey Chick ( blue )
A great mix of singletrack trails with some link up sections on forest roads totalling approx 23-30miles and no more than 3000ft climbing ..dependant on what we do on the day .
Stairway to Heaven ( wooden boardwalk) on the Lonesome Pine trail is a no-go in anything from slightly damp to wet conditions ..but on a dry clear day is a no brainer for the view..

New item by Neil Hodgson

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Meet up at 10.00am on the day ..starting point to be sent on a private message to those who confirm .
Tubby G & partner, EMF & myself confirmed ..look forward to meeting anyone else who wishes to join us on a route you are sure to enjoy ..?
Please add your name below ..

 

[Tonybro]

I'll be away unfortunately but I'm sure you wouldn't mind doing it again at some point... ?

 

[The Hodge]

I'll be away unfortunately but I'm sure you wouldn't mind doing it again at some point... ?

Well if yer askin ..Im dancin ..?

 

[The Hodge]

Just thought I would give you a little bump to see if tbis interests you ..?
@philmedomsley
@Richywalker64
@Beezerk

 

[Beezerk]

Ballox, I'm at the Lindisfarne festival that weekend ?

 

[Richywalker64]

Cheers I would love to have gone but I'm away for the MCN bike festival that weekend
I'm going to try Bolts law tomorrow after reading your write up

 

[The Hodge]

Cheers I would love to have gone but I'm away for the MCN bike festival that weekend
I'm going to try Bolts law tomorrow after reading your write up

Let us know what you think ..the road section is a bit of a PITA..but worth it for the Bolts Law hill itself ..?

 

[The Hodge]

Ive also heard from Phil who is " away" next weekend ..but will be in touch if things change ..
Im seeing Jaco today as well as EMF on a different Kielder ride ..so will ask if he intends joining ..

 

[Richywalker64]

Let us know what you think ..the road section is a bit of a PITA..but worth it for the Bolts Law hill itself ..?

We really enjoyed Bolts law on Wednesday, had a little explore in Slaley forest and covered a total of almost 30 mile after getting a little lost.
We both only have 504wh batteries so just to say made in back to the van with red lights flashing

 

[The Hodge]

We really enjoyed Bolts law on Wednesday, had a little explore in Slaley forest and covered a total of almost 30 mile after getting a little lost.
We both only have 504wh batteries so just to say made in back to the van with red lights flashing

You could spend a day in Slaley Forest as there are loads of trails to explore ..really pleased you enjoyed it ?

 

[The Hodge]

Jaco will be with us next week ..

 

[drewbirks]

I'll take a rain check with @Tonybro but would love to do it at a later date.

@The Hodge, haven't forgot about moors ride, work just manic at the moment

 

[The Hodge]

No rush Drew ..just whenever you can ..?

 

[The Hodge]

This is mainly for @Tubby G but also applies for any one else wishing to join us at this late stage ...
If you are travelling north on the A68 ..keep going until you get to the B6320..which is beyond West Woodburn (your satnav might take you this way anyway ? ) ignore any prompts to take you through Bellingham .
Turn left and follow the signs for Kielder from here

After passing Hareshaw Head take the next available right turn ..

Follow this road to a T-Junction just outside Greenhaugh and turn left then follow the road all the way to Kielder ..
This route although slightly longer avoids some almost singletrack lanes ..and the road is much wider..
The alternative is putting your car at risk of tourists who dont know the road and risking a repair bill as they take corners blind on your side of the road forcing you off into deep ruts ...in much the same way as my car suffered on Sunday and is now having its near side alloys re-rolled to make them round again ?..oh and 4 new tyres ..never mind though its only money ..??

 

[Tubby G]

Cheers Hodge. I enjoy your old school directions! I’m one of the tourist types that just punches the postcode into my sat nav and drives insanely fast around blind corners, sending the locals into ditches & ruts and ruining their alloy wheels ?

I have slight range anxiety already about Saturday! 3000ft and 30 miles will test my limits. I finished 24 miles and 2000ft of climbing on Monday with 5 mile range and one bar, but I still can’t operate my dropper post lever with my thumb so was climbing hills inefficiently in EMTB mode with my saddle low and knees knocking my chin on every pedal stroke! I’m sure we’ll be ok though ?

 

[The Hodge]

That was the maximum range / climbing we would do ..
To be honest I can adjust things on the day if things are looking a little twitchy ..so dont panic ..?
P.s ..Where were you on Sunday at about 10.30 am ...?

 

[Tubby G]

Rosedale, North Yorkshire Moors. Not guilty ?

 

[The Hodge]

Given T'G's range anxiety we will do a route which is just over 23miles / 2600ft climbing ..it cuts out the very start of the ride which takes in the boardwalk section ..but that could be added on at the end if there is any range left ..
We could possibly have another rider joining us @philmedomsley ..but that will be a late decision this evening should things work out ..
Possibly 6 riders then ..weather looks overcast but only 10% chance of rain ..

 

[Tonybro]

Have a good one guys!

With you in spirit.

Thinking of you whilst tucking in...

 

[The Hodge]

Have a good one guys!

With you in spirit.

Thinking of you whilst tucking in...
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Yum !
Im there in spirit too..?
Cheers Tony

 

[The Hodge]

Just heard from Phil who has confirmed he is joining us tomorrow..and more good news he will be joined by his better half ..?
Intro's in the morning ..

 

[St4nley]

Have a good day out, coming to Kielder mid October so watching with interest.

 

[The Hodge]

Well..the weather forecast remains the same ..so how come the ground is damp ?
It definitely rules out the boardwalk section on The Lonesome Pine Trail unless we get a heatwave & a Sierra wind ?

 

[The Hodge]

Have a good day out, coming to Kielder mid October so watching with interest.

Good time of year as the last of the midgeriegars have disappeared ..

 

[The Hodge]

Really enjoyed today ..met some great new folks ..as well as some old trustys ..
Thanks to TG & L , Phil & N..EMF & Jaco ( havent used real names as Im not sure if they would want me to ?.)
For the second week running I forgot to record the track !
Only a few yds short of 24 miles according to TG ..roughly 2600ft ascent..
Pics in pic of the day..not many taken today ..too busy chatting ..

 

[Tubby G]

Really enjoyed today ..met some great new folks ..as well as some old trustys ..
Thanks to TG & L , Phil & N..EMF & Jaco ( havent used real names as Im not sure if they would want me to ?.)
For the second week running I forgot to record the track !
Only a few yds short of 24 miles according to TG ..roughly 2600ft ascent..
Pics in pic of the day..not many taken today ..too busy chatting ..

Thanks for organising Hodge, a fantastic day out and great to meet you all

3000ft elevation according to my Strava

Got to clean the bikes now, they’re filthy ???

 

[The EMF]

Thanks for organising Hodge, a fantastic day out and great to meet you all

3000ft elevation according to my Strava

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Got to clean the bikes now, they’re filthy ???

Really enjoyed today ..met some great new folks ..as well as some old trustys ..
Thanks to TG & L , Phil & N..EMF & Jaco ( havent used real names as Im not sure if they would want me to ?.)
For the second week running I forgot to record the track !
Only a few yds short of 24 miles according to TG ..roughly 2600ft ascent..
Pics in pic of the day..not many taken today ..too busy chatting ..

A great ride out today Mr Hodge, good to meet new riders….a special thanks to Jako for his help in fixing my chain…….until next time mate Thanks.

 

[Zimmerframe]

.a special thanks to Jako for his help in fixing my chain

Yours probably undergoes more wear than most people's as it has to drive those river boat paddles on the wheels.

 

[Tubby G]

Anyone else absolutely covered in midge bites from Saturday or is it just me ? ?

 

[The EMF]

Only a couple of nibbles thankfully ?