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Nice page.
Attempted the MTloop last Saturday.
Not wise, it was the worst weather we'd experienced on the bikes. Only got half of it done, and after stopping at Hebden Bridge, a lift back to the car was the only option.
Looking forward to going out there again soon though, and fingers crossed the weather will be better.
StuW |
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You did well to get half of it done in that diabolical weather,
good luck next time,
Ian.
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Hi
Great tour round the loop!! I'm doing itin 3 weeks time with three others but on horseback!
Hope the weather is as good for us as it looked for you!
Nice one
Bev |
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I hope the weather is kind to you too. Have a great ride,
Ian.
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thanks for the pics i really enjoyed them . i would like to get in touch with them they are jennifer drinkwater, mary neville , franny franks. best wishes.
pauline. |
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Thanks pauline, I have passed on you request to my very much older brother, Jimmy!!
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Ian,
Completed the loop on Monday and what a ride it was. 7 hours in the saddle - oof! I did get lost 3 times and did a total of 55 miles in the end. Navigation was never my strongest skill, next time I'll take friend(s)! The going was heavy due to the rain, but the sun did shine all day :) 2 spokes, 1 puncture, 2 sandwiches, 3 cakes and no lesbians :)
I'll be going back this year.
Phil |
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Well done Phil, 55 miles in 7 hours, that will do nicely! Are you going to take part in the Mary Towneley Challenge, in May? You should do quite well. Ive started training already, atb, Ian.
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| Comments by
alan
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08 February 2004 at 00:00 |
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| is this a pleasent/hard day ride for a reasonably fit cyclist.or is there enough to see and do to split it over 2 days. |
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Its a hard days ride, 7 hours at a good pace. I think a very good way to do it would be to start at Waterfoot and finish the first day in Hebden Bridge. Then complete the the loop the next day.
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| Comments by
Mr. Seymour
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23 January 2004 at 00:00 |
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| Ian, just great .. been reading the MTL ride route it looks good i'll ave to get my finger out and do it this year .. what date is the race ????? |
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Thanks Carl, The race is being held at Fearns High School, Booth Rd Waterfoot,
Rossendale, register from 7.30am Sunday 9th May.
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| i like it a lot |
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Thanks Danielle.
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| Comments by
Steve Hyams
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25 October 2003 at 00:00 |
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Found your site by a link - which I have completely forgotten.
Thankyou for the trails - did half the Dentdale classic - bottom section but aim to do the whole loop one fine winters day soon. |
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Your welcome Steve, wait for a frost and go for it.
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| Comments by
Jonathan
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25 October 2003 at 00:00 |
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| Great site Ian. Just what I was searching for - ie what's it like for mountain biking, not horse riding or walking! And it looks superb, so much better than you might expect when looking on the OS map. Thanks for all the work. |
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Thanks Jonathan, I have a couple more rides for the site in the pipline at the moment, but a new job has put my plans on hold for the time being.
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Great site - useful tips and nice photos.
Did MTL yesterday - a complete and utter epic! Started from Hebden Bridge, going great for 20 miles then knocked snapped the mounting for my rear mech. Managed to tie it to the seat post and set up one (granny) gear, then made it to rawtenstall where the guy managed to bodge a repair with the wrong part.
Six punctures between four of us - but overall a great day out. |
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Well done, an epic indeed. Six punctures is unlucky and finding a part to continue the ride is very lucky.
atb,
Ian
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| Comments by
Alex Clarke
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24 September 2003 at 00:00 |
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Did the Mary Townley Loop today 24-9-03 after intending to do for some time. I met Mary several years ago before she died on one of her regular hacks over the water board land. she had an historic right to ride there, others didn't. This all seems to have been clarified now fortunately. I also helped as a volunteer ranger on some of the work on fences, gates, stiles etc around the Lumb Bridleway section. Nice to see my work is still OK. The ride was harder than expected and had me pushing several times. Physically I got quite hypoglycaemic and had to divert to the Alladins Cave at Colden to replenish my blood sugar (amazing shop on a farm). Well worth a visit. Weather was drizzly at first and brightenet later. I hated the bit from Bottomley to Lumbutts. Started from Deerplay (near to home in Weir and went anti-clockwise as this seemed the accepted route. Got lost only once at the top of the climb from Bottomley. Took a brief wrong turn on the Lumb Bridleway ironically. A good day out. I've done the C2C and I must say the Mary Townley Loop is harder mile for mile. Next time I'll take a horse, not my bike.
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Wow, well done Alex. I agree the farm shop on Edge Lane is well worth a visit.
You can buy almost anything from there, cups of Tea, Pies, and even copies of MBR. I should put it on the map on the web site.
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| Comments by
Sutty
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24 September 2003 at 00:00 |
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I am really thinking I might try this route I have been mountain biking for 20ish Years and have done most routes.
Cheers for the info,and map. |
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Go for it, the ride will do you good.
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Your site is tops and i'm definately giving you a link on my site.
I just happenend to find your site on The C+ forum and it nearly makes me feel homesick seeing the pics of my fave trails.I say nearly cos i get to ride up Mt. Ventoux every week and that is tops.
Keep up the good work Ian.
Craig
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Good to hear from you Graig, and thanks. I like the look of your web site and what your doing.
When I finally get my better half to get on her bike, I might just pay you a visit.
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| Comments by
Phil
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07 September 2003 at 00:00 |
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Ian
Wondered if you had come across this link?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/factual/opencountry_20030830.shtml
I'm planning on doing the Mary Towneley Loop on Friday (hope the weather holds!) and was checking out any latest news about the route and Google threw up the link to the BBC Open Country site.
Id come across your excellent route guide before - Ive done all the sections of the route (with a lot of help from your maps and descriptions) but am doing the full thing on Friday.
The BBC also obviously like your site!
Phil Longworth
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Hope the weather holds for you Phil. As long as it dosent rain on the day you should be alright. The route drains well, with only a few potental boggy bits after and above Holme Chapel. Thanks for the info on the link from the BBC.
Fame at last!
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| Comments by
Phil
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02 September 2003 at 00:00 |
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Hi Ian
Just a quick note to say congratulations on your website's coverage of The Mary Towneley Loop. Great narrative and pics.
Well done fella.
Phil B |
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Good on yer Phil.
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Dear Mr Donohoe
Many thanks for all your comments on the Mary Townley Loop. I enjoyed them enormously and one day hope to ride it myself on horseback.
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Glad you liked it Denise, hope to see you out there.
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| Hello to you all we are quiet excited we are up and running on the internet. Just been viewing Holy Family Reunion pictures which looked like a good do.Dave has been having a look at the bike trails wants to try a few so look out for him up on hamledon he will be running or on his bike.Conor wants to try out the games next.Hope your enjoying your job at St Christophers got that piece of information of friends reunited.Hope your all well, take care from Cath and Dave |
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Good to have you on board Cath, glad your finding the site useful. I try to add to it regulary. Also Looking forward to seeing Dave on his bike.
atb,
Ian.
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| Comments by
ELLIE SHEPHERD
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08 July 2003 at 00:00 |
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| I'D Just like to say this a great site , espacially the games bit, that's really cool.Youv'e worked really hard WELL DONE IAN!!! :-) |
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Well thank you very much, I am flattered, Ian.
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| Hi Ian. We have settled back into our routine here after the SARS virus. Stacy will attend kindergarten school until the end of this month, then go to primary school 1st Sept. Jane's busy as ever at work and I'm just sitting at home keeping cool. Say 'Hi' to the family and I'll give you another nudge when Stacy's website gets the revamp, which is coming along. keep up the good work on your site. |
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Good to hear things are getting back to normal over there, I will pass on your regards to the Family.
Stay cool,
atb,
Ian.
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| Comments by
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03 July 2003 at 00:00 |
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| please let me know when there is another reunion. |
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You got it Bill,
Ian.
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| Comments by
mo little
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27 June 2003 at 00:00 |
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HI Ian, Janice and kids. cool new site! love the games but the computer keeps beating me. Its very hot and sweaty here so i'm off to turn the air on more!
MO |
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Glad you like it Mo. I like it Hot! atb, Ian.
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| hello ian............thanks for the opportunity to play space invaders..good idea..you are very clever. Just been out on my m.t.b.after dusting it off and relieving it from life in the garage.hope you are all well and that life is good. could you tell me your thoughts on the weirach 77 air rifle, especially .22 calibre. well, all for now |
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Life is getting better, thanks Dave. All weiarchs are good quality and are on the legal limit for power, I wish that I had kept my 80.
atb,
Ian.
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| Comments by
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15 June 2003 at 00:00 |
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hi matey just having a look to see if awt new .think the web page is brill.hope you and family doing ok and enjoying the sun,a good time to be out off work at the moment.
keep up the good work H,A,N,D
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Nice one Tim, great weather indeed. Just done a 30 odd mile ride, and its time for a barbeque and a few beers. Yorkshire Dales tommorow, Yippee!
Take care yourself and your family,
atb,
Ian.
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Ian did the Hameldon loop this morning thanks to your excellant instructions didn't get lost once quite an achievement for me as I've no sence of direction.
Great site keep up the good work will try other routes in the future.
Suffering a bit now from sun burn.!but had a very enjoyable day
keep up the good work thanks Peter. |
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Good to hear that you had enjoyable day, Its one of my favorites.
Tell me what you think of the other routes, when you get chance.
atb,
Ian.
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