TdF in the Dales - Yorkshire Run Sept 25th

[Gilles27]

A few weeks ago I discovered this route online: http://www.cyclethedales.org.uk/tour-de-france-in-the-dales/the-route
http://www.cyclethedales.org.uk/routes/day-rides/tour-de-france-du-dales/TDF-map-and-description.pdf

It looked promising, but I couldn't tell from looking at the map and directions how long it would take, and if was as fun as it looked. Well, yesterday I drove the route and returned home with a huge grin on my face. If you too would like to have a huge grin on your face please sign up for this run!

The meeting point is the carpark of the Tesco Superstore in Skipton:

Craven St
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 2AG
England

There is a petrol station at this store so you can fuel up as well as buying the spuds for your Sunday roast.

We need to leave Tesco at 10:00am and head north to Grassington for the start of the run. My expectation is that we will be back in Skipton around 4:00pm. We will stop in Reeth (http://www.yorkshire.com/places/yorkshire-dales/reeth) for lunch for an hour. It looked like a good place to park up and there are pubs and cafes there.

Click on the links above for a detailed description of the route and a map.

So, add your name to the thread if you're interested.

1. Anthony (Gilles27)
2. Graham (Lakelad)
3. John F (Johnsf)
4. Dean & Rohan (BIGBOYZJUNK)
5. John S (John Simons)
6. Jay (jayg9877)
7. Mark R (ReDorDeD)
8. Gary (Mk1Dal)
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[Gilles27]

Here are some pics I took yesterday:

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[Lakelad]

I know this route well and it is great!

Please add me.

Graham

[Johnsf]

I reckon I should be able to get to this so put me down as well. Hopefully Martin can get as my co-pilot.

John F

[BIGBOYZJUNK]

Add me and Rohan plz

[MylesHSG]

Oooh. That's an hour away from my Nan's house (Last of the Summer Wine country) and I haven't visited her in a year (yes I'm an awful Grandson) I could spend the Saturday with her then do this on Sunday. I'll get back to you see if she's around then.

[John Simons]

Please add me and morgan

[smaxer]

Would love to do this run but unfortunately I'm working that weekend :(

[tommundy]

Hi Anthony,

Absolutely gutted, but I can't make this! :(

I've got a stag do up in Newcastle the night before and am flying out to Hungary with work that day. (the early train from Newcastle to Manchester is going to hurt!!)

Have a great day out and I look forward to all the photos etc. :)

Cheers,
Tom

[The Silver Fox]

Hi Anthony,
Sorry but I can't make it either as I will be at an RAF Reunion. Thanks for putting the route up though, I might have a go some other time.

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[Gilles27]

Thanks for putting the route up though, I might have a go some other time.

You should. I did it by myself using just the written instructions without looking at the map. It's a beautiful route.

[jayg9877]

Hi,

Please add me for this run :) Cheers, Jay

[ReDorDeD]

Hello,
Please add me, thanks.
Mark R (ReDorDeD)

[The Silver Fox]

For anyone who is interested in going on this run, you can get a taster of part of the route ( albeit in the opposite direction) by watching the BBC 4 documentary 'All Aboard The Country Bus', which was originally shown on Bank Holiday Monday evening but is still available on i player. This is a two hour film shot in real time from cameras on the No 830 Dalesman bus running between Richmond and Ingleton. There is no commentary and no background music. Four million people watched it when it was shown on Monday evening! If you don't want to watch it all, fast forward to 31 minutes in where the bus reaches Reeth and watch the next hour as the bus goes over Buttertubs pass on its way to Hawes. I can't make the run but watching the programme has made me determined to do the run one day.

[Gilles27]

For anyone who is interested in going on this run, you can get a taster of part of the route ( albeit in the opposite direction) by watching the BBC 4 documentary 'All Aboard The Country Bus', which was originally shown on Bank Holiday Monday evening but is still available on i player. This is a two hour film shot in real time from cameras on the No 830 Dalesman bus running between Richmond and Ingleton. There is no commentary and no background music. Four million people watched it when it was shown on Monday evening! If you don't want to watch it all, fast forward to 31 minutes in where the bus reaches Reeth and watch the next hour as the bus goes over Buttertubs pass on its way to Hawes. I can't make the run but watching the programme has made me determined to do the run one day.

I set it to record/download last night. I'll watch it on X2 speed to hopefully get the 'real' experience!

[Lakelad]

Very much looking forward to this run out. Let's hope the great weather continues.

Still a few places left so it's not too late to sign up.

[Sillyhatday]

A maybe here. Depending what the weather looks like towards the end of next week. Looks a superb route, I've always wanted to do the Buttertubs Pass

[Gilles27]

A maybe here. Depending what the weather looks like towards the end of next week. Looks a superb route, I've always wanted to do the Buttertubs Pass


Great! Hope you get to come and show off your car!

[Sillyhatday]

Thanks, I would hope to nosey at everyone elses too :)

Not to derail this topic but I have replied to my intro thread, its just not shown up yet :eek:

[Philbar]

Sadly won't be able to make this run, although was up in Hawes and Buttertubs a few weeks ago, a glorious day, and had the pleasure of meeting the EVO magazine team doing a photo shoot for their 'Hyperhatch' feature in the latest EVO mag.

Have a great run some cracking roads to be found away from the main touristy areas.

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[Gilles27]

Shame you can't make it.


Weather is looking reasonable!

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[Lakelad]

Good for you getting the weather sorted as well!

Graham

[Gilles27]

Good for you getting the weather sorted as well!

Graham

All part of the service! ;)

[ReDorDeD]

Car is nice and clean, looking forward to tomorrow.

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[Lakelad]

Car washed and all set to go!

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[mk1 dal]

I will be there :thumbup: see you in the morning

[Lakelad]

I will be there [emoji106] see you in the morning
Fantastic news. See you tomorrow!

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[Gilles27]

I'll be driving Hetty's mk3 as my car is knackered. With Gary in his mk2 we'll have all bases covered! See you all in the morning.

[tommundy]

Have an enjoyable and safe run out guys and girls!

[BIGBOYZJUNK]

15mins to ignition. Hope it's dryer up there then here[emoji1303]

[Gilles27]

Hi Jay. We're setting off now. Heading to Grassington National Park car park.

[Gilles27]

I think that was a good run. Hard to tell when you're the organiser and lead car.
We had great weather and the slower cars we met were mostly very kind and moved over for us so we were able to keep a decent pace up. http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2016/09/d0c3f3c05ae373e11f0b7a674603b2a0-1.jpghttp://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2016/09/5915685b9e44f7426811c4c60868568d-1.jpghttp://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2016/09/51ef4081ede08c14a6854b9b4330288d-1.jpghttp://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2016/09/468e93e00d8a5dc5b78adf3606a1a3aa-1.jpghttp://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2016/09/86da5ffb217bda3437408e2fa4d8dbec-1.jpghttp://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2016/09/fbaf5548a1d4d0894adfb8eaa0b75daf-1.jpghttps://vimeo.com/184217367


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[bill hulme]

A great day out smashing roads. well done Anthony.
Bill.

[Sillyhatday]

Looks like it was a great time. Weather was poor when I got up today. I'll be coming next time!

[ReDorDeD]

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We had a great time on great roads. Thanks for taking the lead as we would have been a lot slower had I been in front.

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[Gilles27]

I can't see your photos. Tried chrome and tapatalk

[Lakelad]

Thanks for a great day out Anthony. Great to see everybody. Beautiful scenery, good company and great roads.

Graham

[BIGBOYZJUNK]

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[Johnsf]

Great new run and we did well with the weather. Here's some pictures me and our Martin took. He is in charge of pictures on the go whilst I try not to hit sheep etc.


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See you all in Blackpool !

[Lakelad]

Great pictures John

[Gilles27]

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We had a great time on great roads. Thanks for taking the lead as we would have been a lot slower had I been in front.

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Hi Mark, Your pictures are not displaying. Do you want to email them to me and I'll post them? cuz.currie@gmail.com

[BIGBOYZJUNK]

Couple of photos
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[Gilles27]

I think the sheep were the highlight of the day!