Mountain Biking

[bloodiedathame]

Heading up to the Lakes tonight to do the Lakeland 200 over 3 days, self supported and bikepacking

Only rode 45 miles last month so could be in for a struggle.

**** that looks amazing. I might try that at the end of the month.

 

[Skillmister]

**** that looks amazing. I might try that at the end of the month.

I'll update with how I get on. 5 of us doing it, 2 did the Wales N-S coast to coast earlier in the year in a similar fashion whereas this is my first multi day bikepacking trip. I'm probably the fittest of the lot though (excluding the recent lack of riding ) Meant to be a bloody hard route but at least the weather has been pretty good so the renowned boggy stretches shouldn't be so bad. Going to get a bit wet tomorrow by the looks of it though

 

[Hedge]

Bargain here if anyone is interested.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-l...533484758&sr=8-17&keywords=POC&condition=used

 

[6thElement]

Bargain here if anyone is interested.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-l...533484758&sr=8-17&keywords=POC&condition=used

Those are what I wear for DH riding at resorts on my DH bike, can recommend.

 

[Skillmister]

So the Lakeland 200 was a failure. 2 of the group gave up mentally around the 30 mile mark on the way up to High Street and it took an absolute age to get up. By the time we got down the other side it was too late to consider pushing on solo or with another to go over Garburn to Stavely so missed that out and headed straight to Windermere. 42 miles and over 6000ft with the first 4 hours or so in the rain.

Will be going back (without them) later in the year to scope out the rest of the route with the aim of doing the whole thing under 40 hours some time next year

Did Whinlatter yesterday for the first time to make the most of being up there which was great fun, so not a waste of a trip.

 

[DereksDontRun]

shame about the Lakeland failure - after you posted about it, I've now got it saved to have a look at and consider in the future. Under 40 hours, you're mental! hell, I thought your 3 days would be good going... I was considering spreading it over at least 4 days, to try to keep it fun and not a chore. if I was to... lol...

Did Way of the Roses coast to coast on road bike last year, so I've been wondering about doing a similar route on mtb. I spotted one about 200 miles that I was pondering, but as above, I'd want to split over 4-5 days... Possibly one day/week...

certainly not with the present sun temps anyway...

 

[touch]

I'm just looking up the Lakeland200 now. Never really paid much attention to it before. Looks like it's another one of Alan Goldsmith's creations? Having ridden some of his other routes and knowing what his route planning is like, I guess it's not an easy 200k? He loves a bit of hike-a-bike!

 

[bloodiedathame]

Sounds like a few people here are up for it. We could do a meet?

 

[DereksDontRun]

just spotted it's 200km, I thought it was miles, and thus why I was thinking 4-5 days would be desirable/needed...

 

[touch]

just spotted it's 200km, I thought it was miles, and thus why I was thinking 4-5 days would be desirable/needed...

Looks like the course record is 16:45 which seems quite slow. Chris Hope is the record holder and he's seriously quick - it must be a very hard 125 miles!

 

[Skillmister]

It was 6700ft over 41.4 miles now that my Strava has corrected the elevation (originally said 4500ft because of all the auto pausing from slow hike a bike...)

The extra loop into Stavely before dropping down towards Windermere would have added 12.5 miles and 1800ft I think it's safe to say it isn't an easy route

 

[6thElement]

The loop I rode out of Stavely in June had some crazy sections of hike-a-bike.

 

[MrKnifey]

So my month old rear wheel failed on my last week.. Join failed, blew out all the air then proceeded to fill the wheel with dents... Joy

 

[Skillmister]

Signed up for this (the big 'un, obviously) https://www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk/events/lakeland-monster-miles-adventure-cross/

Should be good. I don't have a cross bike so will be on the trusty Halfords hardtail

 

[TallPaul_S]

Tried some bunny hops for the first time ever today, started out barely being able to clear a 10cm/4inch log, then found a perfect location for practice - a few minutes away, deserted on Sundays, perfect. Managed to clear some blocks of wood at 18cm/7inches high, which for me was a big deal

I need to work on the getting the rear wheel up, I know I'm not standing up enough and I'm trying to pull up with my legs too much. Manualling I'm fine with, and getting the front wheel up - OK I can't hold a manual but I can get it up there for long enough Just need more practice, and some more blocks soon!

 

[Django x2]

Knocked up this little ride for the other half

Bird AM Boost Frame in Yellow
Hope Headset
Wheels Manufacturing BB-MTB-9
FUNN Chain guide (not needed I know, but finishes off the bike nicer)
Sram X01 1x11 Groupo
MRP Ribbon Air 160mm Boost with custom yellow decals
Hope Pro 4 hubs on Stans Flow MK3 tubeless rims with custom yellow decals
XT 180/160mm brakes
PS Custom clamp for XT and MisMatch Sram Shifter (so one clamp on the right hand side)
MAXXIS High Roller II 2.4 Tubeless
Chromag stem
Sam Hill NukeProof 780mm bars (knocked down to 760mm)
NukeProof Grips
Fox Transfer Dropper

 

[DarkHorizon472]

If i brought mountain bikes into the lounge that would be the last thing I ever did

 

[touch]

Good lookin' bird

 

[Django x2]

A very attentive brand. Great bike, no complaints so far (I took it for a little spin to adjust sus for her weight and check indexing). Super confidence inspiring

 

[Begbie]

A very attentive brand. Great bike, no complaints so far (I took it for a little spin to adjust sus for her weight and check indexing). Super confidence inspiring

Outstanding build! Some tasty parts there.

Looks lovely. I've got the original, I'm building back up soon

Friends away to test the AM9 next week, I'm actually nervous he says it's better than my Aeris. Could get costly!