Jules 

I think me, Rich and Mick will all be non-starters this year, I know Rich def can't make it on the Sat, I may be able to, but will need to start negotiations now and prob lose all the brownie points I've been amassing. Will let you know later this week. 

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Leeds 50

What about:-  Paul Stokes?

He says he'll be there, but he is becoming increasing unreliable.

Bramhope tonight you say. 
I should be along then.

"everywhere is going to be boggy to some degree or other, tbh. "

Cottingley, Harden Moor, Shipley Glen, Crows Nest etc were all very dry on Saturday with just the occasional wet patch.

Ok see you at the F&H. Might as well see how waterproof my new gilet is

Cottingley, Harden Moor, Shipley Glen, Crows Nest etc were all very dry on Saturday with just the occasional wet patch

a bugger to get to for 7.30pm for some though. I did think of Harden but I know that rules out a Tuesday ride for a lot of people

For the charitable among you, My friend is helping to organise a charity bike ride type thing for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Its called Pedal for Pounds, its on 7th Sept at Harewood House. Sponsored bike ride in aid of YCR. Starts and finishes at Harewood, and taking you through countryside and villiages of Wharfe Valley.
There's a 24 or 47mile course. You get refreshments, sent a training guide and t-shirt, medal and certificate.
Free t-shirt if you raise over £125 or sweatshirt over £250.
To enter go to www.ycr.org.uk/pedal

John can you post a clicky linky for the Fox and Hounds - not sure I'll make it as I have to wash and pack the bike in the bike bag this evening - might see if the hardtail is in a fit state to ride though - forgot to check the light's batteries again but I should have a charged set somewhere in the shed!

You mentioned a darkside ride as an alternative - what are we riding on or off the road? - I'm assuming off but I could be up for a roadie ride.

Cheers

 Badger

clicky

the darkside idea was a joke    I use my road bike for commuting, not for fun - that's what the MTB is for...

wash the bike before a ride? strange.

route will be up the side of Arthington Claggy, sorry Quarry, then over to Harewood, through Eccup to Golden Acre, Breary Marsh, Cookridge & back. Probably about 12 miles, maybe less.

"wash the bike before a ride? strange."

Nah before a trip away - riding Afan Agoed early next week.

Good ride John, even the quarry wasn't half as bad as I was expecting.

Unlucky Matt - new chain time I think!

Hi guys

 Thanks for waiting for me last night

And yes Ric your right. After getting home, kicking the dog, the cat and even getting the rabbit out the hutch to give that a kick as well a new chain is on the cards

Any suggestions on make, how much to pay???? Anyone??

SRAM!

 Under no circumstances buy Shimano - their other stuff is OK but their chains are made of cheese and are utter rubbish.

 SRAM 9 speed chain won't cost you that much from CRC. (or the SRAM PC-1 if its a singlespeed £9 I think)

The Badger