Penrith & Lakeland Passes 6-8 August

[David.]

No chance of T or anything else up that 'goat track', except maybe exposure.

Have a word with the tour leader and ask for a refund.

Have put together a mini tour of Wales.

[k9doc]

Have a word with the tour leader and ask for a refund.

Can't remember who put that 'extra' stop in but I think it was the dude on the blue (rather mucky if I may be so bold) TC.

[David.]

Can't remember who put that 'extra' stop in but I think it was the dude on the blue TC.

I can remember it was agreed by mutual consent.

[k9doc]

I can remember it was agreed by mutual consent.

Really! Was that after 'beer' o' clock?

[David.]

Was that after 'beer' o' clock?

I can't remember.

[David.]

An alternative ride into Northumberland/Borders will be planned in the unlikely event that Lakeland should prove wet.

Well, k9doc & David have had their heads together & come up with a splendid alternative ride into Northumberland/Borders should the Lakeland ride on day 2 not go ahead.

[k9doc]

Well, k9doc & David have had their heads together & come up with a splendid alternative ride into Northumberland/Borders should the Lakeland ride on day 2 not go ahead.

Might have to go back and do that one as well.

[David.]

Might have to go back and do that one as well.

Stay an extra night & do both.

[k9doc]

Stay an extra night & do both.

Good idea but commitments on the 9th. Also have to spread the quota of Permits. Can't blow too many on one trip. Prefer (and only capable of) 'little and often'.

[Maz12]

Agree with that and especially the once bit. I did it West to East on an FJR1300. Not bothered about doing it again on a heavy tourer. Maybe a smaller capacity GS or a 3 wheeler,  8) , I'd give it another go.

I feel the same,  did it two up on a fjr,  if I were to do it again (hardnott) it'd be on a much lighter bike

[k9doc]

10 day forecast looking ok for Penrith just now.  8) How likely is it that it might change?  ??? Should I still pack my 'waterproofs'?  :-\

[scunny1]

Waterproofs and thermals to cover all bases.  I wanted to be a Meteorologist but ended up a Metallurgist, damned Careers Advisor could not spell. :))

[k9doc]

Waterproofs and thermals to cover all bases. 

An eternal optimist's view, flavoured with a heavy pinch of reality! And let's face it, it is the height of summer so only a dreamer would travel without either.

[David.]

The ETA & departure time from Ripley would be determined by k9doc's itinerary, TBC.

Should the weather prove to be favourable, what would be an ETA at Ripley.

[k9doc]

Should the weather prove to be favourable, what would be an ETA at Ripley.

1030-1045 should cover it. Latest weather ok until Tuesday morning when it is forecasting some rain in Cumbria and North Yorkshire.