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Old 08-02-11, 02:57 PM   #1
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Ok I know its 6 months away but how about a group ride down for those that are going?

My thoughts were a main meet up at 12-1pm in Moffat then hug the M74/M6 using A/B roads all the way down. This would take us 3.5-4hrs including fag, pee and cuppa stops.

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http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&so...28,3.56781&z=9

I’m planning on doing the route on one of my sunday bimbles in the summer.


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Old 08-02-11, 03:38 PM   #2
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Psssst....from Penrith go down the Kirkstone Pass into Windermere, from there take the A5074 and join back up with the A590. Only adds another 10 mile and 15-20 mins and tis much better than the A6
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Old 08-02-11, 03:43 PM   #3
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Cheers for that buddy


I kid you not, I've zoomed once to see how the road looks and look what I've found:

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&so...&cbp=12,0,,0,5




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Old 08-02-11, 04:01 PM   #4
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Haha whoever it is, I fancy his chances against the porkabusa on those roads
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Old 08-02-11, 04:49 PM   #5
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Sounds like a cunning plan, Sign me up. I already looked at a route from Gretna to the AR and looked pretty much alike. Kirkstone pass could be a nice detour - weather dependant!
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Old 08-02-11, 05:06 PM   #6
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If I can go I'll surely join you.
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Old 08-02-11, 06:35 PM   #7
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i had considered going along the Kendal/Windermere road but my plan was to stop off at McDonald's in Penrith for a cuppa and a break then head straight down to the site so as we got there for T time which would allow for people setting up tents etc.etc then getting something to eat before the mayhem of socialising/drinkypoos.

but if people want we could do the detour from Penrith down the Ullswater/Windermere road which would only add about another 10-20mins then thats fine by me, as i would personally prefer that.

my reasoning for hugging the motorways is that if anyone gets board or its pizzing down its just a quick turn off then a blast down to the camp site.

on the day i will be in no hurry (mainly sticking to speed limits) so it will be a leisurely pace all the way. if you prefer just to 'get there' then its probably not for you.

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http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&so...97,3.56781&z=9

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Old 08-02-11, 07:03 PM   #8
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if i was going i would tag along on that route but i'm not so i can't (damn work)
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Old 09-02-11, 11:20 AM   #9
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Not sure I'm going to make this but never say never and if I am - i might just join you!
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Old 09-02-11, 11:27 AM   #10
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I was going to do a similar route but take the A689 to Alston then the A686 to penrith. Both roads are lovely as I used them on my Cadwell park run and coming down the side of the pennines is wonderful worth the extra wee jaunt. It'd be really nice to do it as a group!!!
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