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Charge at least a £5 in that London! I'd have happily paid that in Sheffield.

Amazing gig by Lucifer last night! Great to meet some forum people too. Come back to Sheffield again soon. Krapatoa! I won't be able to drink coffee again without thinking of that story!

Great evening, so nice to meet some forum faces and especially the manchester/london crowd. I laughed and cried, as did my friends. Well done GL, and TSK for organising.

Really looking forward to this tonight. I'm bringing a friend along too, all I've mentioned to her is bogwanking, this could all go so terribly wrong! No pressure eh GL?

rhb - I can meet you at the station and let you into the secure cycle hub to lock up of you like. It's 24 hour CCTV with fob access so better than locking up on the street/beer garden and only 5 minutes walk from the Rutland Arms. PM me if that works for you and let me know your eta at the station, I'm meeting someone there anyway so i'll likely leave my wheels there too.

How appropriate to choose the Rutland Arms as the venue for this - I believe the menu features the 'Slutty Rutty Butty' amongst other fine offerings!

I'll be there on the 19th. Can't wait to hear these stories read out in person!

This is such a monumental loss, even if just damaged. I was an Architecture student at GSA but the building is so deeply loved by Glasgow and all who know it. It will be extremely sad for many people around the world to hear about this .

Fell Runners keep it as classy as can be. I remember kids at Ladbroke Grove checking out my PB Walsh trainers. The less said about the fluoro Ron Hill hat and the purple bumbag the better but you've got to have somewhere to carry your whistle. Perhaps not in West London.
I had a lovely ride today in parts. Visiting the olds and accompanying them up to Kinder Reservoir in sedate fashion. Had a return train ticket but the weather was too nice not to miss climbing Rushop Edge and popping down to Edale to connect with le grand frere.

I had a good ride on Sunday, first time out for a while. From Sheffield over Fox House, descended to Grindleford, ascended Sir William Hill lane to Bretton, then followed the edge around through Abney back around to Hathersage; then back home over Fox House again. Terrific views from Bretton and around the gliding club but terribly hard climb out of Grindleford, it is very steep for the first mile or so. Might try it in reverse next time to see how punishing it is in that direction.

Hope you enjoyed it though. I was out for a rare evening ride tonight over Ringinglow, Curbar and Fox House in a roundabout kind of way - gorgeous views and sunset tonight.

Too late, but I think Fred Salmon in Whaley Bridge or Sett Valley Cycles in New Mills would sort you out in future.

Or that, yes!

Might have to convert the Harry Hall back to gears for the Sheffield commute if my recent visits have been anything to go by though.

I'm coming back. Buying a house in Sheffield near the bottom of Ringinglow Road (coincidence that it is my favourite road? - I think not). Cunningly, I've planned a visit this Saturday on the pretence of doing a survey, should knock that off in an hour, then I'm hitting the hills.

Very sad. I found out on local media so it is being picked up. All my thoughts go to family and friends.

Fantastic ride out into the Peaks last weekend. We dinghied the organised ride due to the somewhat appalling weather conditions and one of our party due to be in Sheffield at 2pm so headed out of New Mills up through Whaley to Buxton via the Goyt Valley and Cat and Fiddle. Back round to Chapel-en-le-Frith and over to Hayfield. Then up over the Monk's Road to Charlesworth for what would have been a good view. Finished of with a trundle through the lovely environs of Marple Bridge/Mill Brow/Mellor and Aspenshaw. Not bad for a very wet day - the Goyt valley a particular delight in very misty conditions.

Cheers TSK - I only make it back up from the smoke for a ride once a year or so these days but do say hello if you encounter me wheezing up some Derbyshire incline. I descended down to Hathersage on The Dale that day, had a coffee at Outdoors and then on for a bin lid bacon butty at Castleton prior to tackling Winnats Pass. Happy days!

Ringinglow Road

Not to dismiss TSK's route planning and guiding service but Evans have a Ride It sportive starting from New Mills on Sunday 24th June for anyone who wants a signposted and supported ride out to discover the Peak District. It features the Snake Pass and a lovely route through Edale too. Say hello if you do come along.

Also - just in case anyone is interested - N16 or otherwise we are holding a meeting in the Stamford Hill Estate Community Centre at 6pm on Friday 1st of June to discuss ideas and activities. If anyone can make it along - i'd be really glad to see some support. Thanks

http://www.facebook.com/StamfordHillEstateTRA

Sorry - typo in title
http://www.lfgss.com/thread86848.html

Hi, I'm trying to get off the ground a community event on my housing estate to mark the Olympic Games being in London without all the corporate nonsense that doing it officially entails.

Our idea is a sports day events for children (for which there is a promise of funding and Skyway's Coaches hopefully), community stalls, food, music and we are really hoping we can get some screenings of the actual games events in the community centre.

I'm a bit lacking in experience in getting this sort of thing together to be honest, the Housing Association are saying the right things but it is hard to get commitment from them about funding, dates and resources. The residents i have spoken to are all pretty keen, especially the kids and under 18's who favour football and cycling as events! In that order, I might add.

I wondered if anyone on the forum has some experience to share of getting this sort of event together, advice, pointers or any inclination to help? Thanks

There are quite a few camping barns, both YHA and independent in the area too - Hathersage and Abney are ones I've stayed at. Good value and a good bit warmer than camping in winter.