The Gates; Not another Gate ride. Saturday 18th July 2015

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Its getting to that time of year again when Legrandefromage (Mark) hosts his annual gates ride.

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In its 6th official year the ride takes in lovely countryside in and around the Huntingdon area.

➡️ Date: Saturday 18th July.

➡️ Time: 9.30 onward for 'faffing' with the ride to start around 10.30 -ish

➡️ Distance: 36 - 38 miles depending on weather/ beer consumption.

➡️ Starting point: PE28 4EZ - You will see which house it is when you arrive.

➡️ Added extras: Bicycle jumble :cool:

➡️ Bike: Completely retro friendly

➡️ Terrain: Flat with head winds and inclines and bumps, lots of bumps - and of course, gates. Some sort of suspension desirable but not essential unless you like sore wrists. A little bit of road work but once out on the main route not a lot. Some of Cambridgeshires finest countryside on offer with plenty of twisty fast singletrack. Helmet is a matter of personal choice. Plenty of cowpats to land in.

➡️ Suncream: Mandatory :LOL:

➡️ Waders: Optional ;)

No Helmet No Ride*. No Woman No Cry.

A section of photos from the previous years rides to tempt you along:

➡️ Fiery hot dusty trails:

Quite the suntan (burn) was racked up by the riders ..... scorchio.

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➡️ Hot & dusty again :p

We do bridges too not just gates ...

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➡️ Official :p

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➡️ One word .... Wet.

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➡️ There have been dogs:

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➡️ A beer or three:

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➡️ Occasional water hazard:

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Please could you register interest and attendance on this thread so Mark knows how many to make bacon sandwiches** for.

See you all soon :)







* This isn't strictly the case, you're all adults and can make the choice. If you intend to ride with out a helmet you acknowledge the risk and also acknowledge you man be referred to as a "ninny" for the duration of the ride
** There are no bacon sandwiches :mrgreen:
 
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I really need to do some training for this ride, it's only 6 weeks away. What shall I start with, the Woodfordes Wherry or Sundew? or maybe some nice cider?
 
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