The Annual Retrobike ‘Mr. K’s Day in the Peaks’ Ride 2010

[sinnett177]

The Annual Retrobike ‘Mr. K’s Day in the Peaks’ Ride 2010
:: Date: Saturday 25th September 2010
:: Distance/time: 20 miles approx spread out over a full day's riding with plenty of fuel stops and banter.
:: Meeting at: Woodbine Cafe, Hope at 10:30am for 11:00am start.
[Restricted on road parking and a Pay and Display car park ~ Regular trains from Manchester and Sheffield]
:: Directions: Grid Ref: SK170835 ~ Postcode: S33 6RD
:: Accommodation: Plenty of options in and around the Hope Valley, including a campsite about half a mile from the start point, and the infamous Woodbine B&B.
:: Terrain: Rocky and natural Peak District tracks and trails with long climbs and longer descents. Can be a bit exposed on the moors so be prepared if the weather is inclement. Some short road sections but mostly off road. A few steep technical drops and plenty of rocks, glorious views and fast descents.

Year on year Mr. K has built this event into the pinnacle of the Retrobike calendar and this year he has kindly given the NW&NW Area group the honour of organising this great event, no pressure then…

The route is a classic and is the same which has been used for the past two years. Here is link to Mr. K’s guide:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en& ... 2f3b3&z=12

Aftermath threads for both these years can be found below, i'm sure 2010 will be just as successful:

Aftermath 2008
Aftermath 2009

Hope to see you there

 

[longun]

im in again,wont be stayin over tho, but will leave late again after shandies and very late food lol

cant wait

 

[orange71]

Aftermath 2007

Hope to be there

 

[ededwards]

A classic event, will definitely try to make it.

 

[kaiser]

All being well I'm hoping to get to this one

 

[rc200ti]

Looking forward to it.

 

[Dr S]

An absolute classic.

Will be staying in Castleton on the Friday night again so up for a few beers in Hope again if anyone fancies it.

 

[mrkawasaki]

...you guys!

Does sound good though - might turn out for old time's sake... ;-)

Credit to Max Retroking who helped recce this route a couple of years ago.

Mr K

 

[sinnett177]

...you guys!

Does sound good though - might turn out for old time's sake... ;-)

Credit to Max Retroking who helped recce this route a couple of years ago.

Mr K

Its a classic route/event, no need to tamper with either the route or format. Any chance of a Mr. K / Max quiz on the Saturday night?

 

[Dr S]

I've managed to find reasonable accomodation (most places are already fully booked). There are some vacancies available still so if anyone wants to avoid the Woodbine please PM me ASAP and I will make a block booking.