Leeds to Saltaire - Aire Valley Towpath - 10/11/13

[Streethawk]

Anyone want to join me for this ride? I havent ridden it before myself, but i've heard it's very nice and goes out from Leeds city centre so it should be easily accessible for most people.

Meet at the start of the trail at Granary Wharf at 10:30, you'll see me on a black Kalkhoff.

Can anyone who fancies coming please confirm on this thread?

***As this is a November ride, the great British weather may conspire against us, i will post up a confirmation if the ride is going ahead the day before. From my point of view, it will be going ahead so long as it's not constant rain/snow forecast.

 

[peerjay56]

Anyone want to join me for this ride? I havent ridden it before myself, but i've heard it's very nice and goes out from Leeds city centre so it should be easily accessible for most people.

Meet at the start of the trail at Granary Wharf at 10:30, you'll see me on a black Kalkhoff.

Can anyone who fancies coming please confirm on this thread?

***As this is a November ride, the great British weather may conspire against us, i will post up a confirmation if the ride is going ahead the day before. From my point of view, it will be going ahead so long as it's not constant rain/snow forecast.

Would it be possible to do it the other way around (ie start Saltaire?) Wouldn't that be more convenient for you too?

 

[Streethawk]

Yes, if you know a meeting point at Saltaire Phil?

 

[John F]

I might be up for this

 

[Mike63]

.....have a good one.....Mike

 

[Streethawk]

Unlucky timing for you Mike, hopefully we can organise a ride you can make in early December.

 

[peerjay56]

I might be up for this

OK Just to confirm we are going to start at Granary Wharf at Leeds, and ride out to Salt's Mill. Parking at Queen's Hall, Sovereign Street, Leeds LS1 4AG is £3.50 flat rate on a Sunday. Also very close to Leeds Station, so possible to get there by train. Of course, some one else may know a better option for parking

 

[John F]

OK Just to confirm we are going to start at Granary Wharf at Leeds, and ride out to Salt's Mill. Parking at Queen's Hall, Sovereign Street, Leeds LS1 4AG is £3.50 flat rate on a Sunday. Also very close to Leeds Station, so possible to get there by train. Of course, some one else may know a better option for parking

Will need to use the train. Will check it out as I don't know what the bike carrying situation is these days

 

[Mike63]

Unlucky timing for you Mike

....into every life a little rain must fall

 

[Streethawk]

Will need to use the train. Will check it out as I don't know what the bike carrying situation is these days

I've put bikes in trains throughout West Yorkshire without any problems.

 

[John F]

Yes, I've just checked the Trans Pennine web site, and they seem bike friendly

I've put bikes in trains throughout West Yorkshire without any problems.

 

[peerjay56]

Yes, I've just checked the Trans Pennine web site, and they seem bike friendly

We're on then, weather permitting?

 

[John F]

Roger - I'm a fair weather rider.

This is a round trip coming back the same way(?) = 30miles + 6miles to York Station = 36 miles - yes I think I can do it !

We're on then, weather permitting?

 

[peerjay56]

Roger - I'm a fair weather rider.

This is a round trip coming back the same way(?) = 30miles + 6miles to York Station = 36 miles - yes I think I can do it !

I'll make sure Roger knows

 

[John F]

Forgotten your phonetic alphabet eh?

I'll make sure Roger knows

 

[briced]

I rode this route yesterday and had lunch at Salts Mill before riding back. Beware, it's very muddy in parts and there is lots of standing water. Good luck.

 

[Mike63]

Beware, it's very muddy in parts and there is lots of standing water. Good luck.

....don't clean your bike before you set off then

 

[John F]

Bit dodgy next to a waterway then? Better bring a life jacket.

 

[mountainsport]

Roger - I'm a fair weather rider.

This is a round trip coming back the same way(?) = 30miles + 6miles to York Station = 36 miles - yes I think I can do it !

Hope that you all get to meet up and have a nice time, I LOVE riding my bike, but now beginning to get bored of riding on my own.

MS

 

[Mike63]

...I know what you mean MS...not in West Yorkshire are you ?