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Bustaspoke on "Leeds Liverpool Canal Ride"
I remember a few years ago directing someone to the bike shop in Ormskirk as he had ran out of patches/tubes between Liverpool & Ormskirk He reckoned it would take him 2 days after that set back......
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JohnClimber on "Leeds Liverpool Canal Ride"
Bustaspoke - Member Just wondering,how are you organising the logistics?Personally I rode to the start at first light (Late May I think) Got to Leeds planning to ride back the next day so stopped in a...
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B.A.Nana - Member Also they surfaced Skipton to Bradley this winter which used to be pretty potholed in placesHave they re surfaced any of the trail from Barnoldwick to Skipton as yet?
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Buy this key (but test it before you set out) to get fresh tap water along your way Click here Canal drinking water keyI've never come across this before. Can you tell me (us) a bit more about it?...
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I have one of those keys in my CamalBak but I bought it direct from Canal and River trust, cost about £7. They are used at the service areas on the canal network and allow access to the standpipes and...
View ArticleB.A.Nana on "Leeds Liverpool Canal Ride"
Have they re surfaced any of the trail from Barnoldwick to Skipton as yet? I'm currently living by the canal between East Marton and gargrave and commuted on the canal to Skipton a few times in the...
View Articlewhitestone on "Leeds Liverpool Canal Ride"
Bank Newton to Gargrave is a reasonable hardcore surface about the width of a trail centre track. Gargrave to Skipton is grass (or mud depending on time of year) and technically isn't open to bikes...
View ArticleB.A.Nana on "Leeds Liverpool Canal Ride"
That's where I live at the moment. East Marton to bank Newton at that bit you can see the canal continue a short distance on and yet it weaves around so much it takes 15 mins making virtually no real...
View ArticleJunkyard on "Leeds Liverpool Canal Ride"
about every 20 to 30 miles you should find a locked tap Almost always near the locks and each pound has a number of theseNot always on the tow path side but from Wigan to Blackburn there are 6 but...
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martinhutch on "Leeds Liverpool Canal Ride"
Gargrave to Skipton is grass (or mud depending on time of year) and technically isn't open to bikes Really? That's a bit rubbish, it's probably one of the nicest sections!
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whitestone on "Leeds Liverpool Canal Ride"
There's a sign at this point http://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=394943&Y=453555&A=Y&Z=120 (I think) heading towards Gargrave indicating no bikes. It's a Canal and Rivers Trust or British...
View Articleflashpaul on "Leeds Liverpool Canal Ride"
I regularly commute between chorley and Blackburn on the canal It's a bit muddy around withnell at the momentWhen the sun's out there are a few local drunks in the ewood area of Blackburn , harmless...
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carlosg on "Leeds Liverpool Canal Ride"
Seven years ago a mate and I did this ride.My thoughts , Make sure you are happy with riding the distance. The bit from Gargrave to Skipton sucks a massive amount of energy from you. Plan your food and...
View Articledavehenryv on "Leeds Liverpool Canal Ride"
OK all.Thanks for the advice and words of wisdom. For some reason I'm not able to quote from forum posts so this post may make no sense!I'm doing the ride from Liverpool to Leeds and staying over for...
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bearnecessities on "Leeds Liverpool Canal Ride"
I did it in July 2008.It rained nearly all day and it took me just under 18h on a Stumpy HT. I met a friend at Skipton for some sarnies & tea, no punctures, lots of swearing into obscene headwinds...
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Found my blog about ithttps://johnclimber.com/2014/12/11/a-ride-along-a-canal/
View Articleblader1611 on "Leeds Liverpool Canal Ride"
I can confirm the last few miles in to leeds is now smooth tarmac so good for cruising on tired legs.
View Articlemuddydwarf on "Leeds Liverpool Canal Ride"
We did it in a day, also for charity. I was the only 'experienced' cyclist in the group of five and it took a bit longer than we expected due to various factors. Personally I found the Gargrave to...
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