Ride details
Date & Time
Fri 14 Mar
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ish)
Description
Way of the Roses - Otley Ladies C2C sign up deadline
Ride leader
Distance
170 mi
(273.59 km)
Type
women only,other social
Notes
This is a social trip - it’s all about the company, chat, cafe and cake. If you have ever thought you like the idea of bikepacking with a) the ‘comfort’ of a (bunk)bed, a warm shower and well deserved meal & drink at the end of the day and b) a bunch of slightly batty/like minded ladies (delete as you see fit)
… Then this might be the weekend you never knew you needed
The trip will take place Saturday 7th June to Monday 9th inclusive (if you work Monday’s you would need to take this off). We will travel to Morecambe by train to start the ride late morning, have overnight stops in shared rooms at hostels on the Saturday and Sunday nights and get the train back from Bridlington on the Monday evening.
Safety, pace, and ride notes
The cycling will be sedate (average of 10mph) and the route is well marked with plenty of warning about the hills Day 1 = 50 miles (ish) with Day 2 and 3 slightly longer (but flatter). Bedding and towels are provided at the hostels so you only need to carry the basics. We want the weekend to be as affordable as possible and it is looking like the total cost for trains and rooms would be about £150 per person.
Kit, preparation, and weather
We are now at the point of needing to know numbers so we can book accommodation. I have posted the weekend as a ride on the website but with a sign up date (14th March) rather than the trip date. If you are thinking “oh , I’d love to do that but… I’m not fit enough/fast enough/don’t have the right kit/am not sure about doing it on my own etc” then this is probably the perfect opportunity to take that chance.
I think it’s safe to say the 6 of us that did the Coast and Castle’s trip last year were all a bit anxious about it, but we had a fantastic time. Feel free to message me with any questions.