Winter Camp - Sunday Cycle
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Instead of just packing up your tent and heading home, join Will on a 50 km (30 mile) circular road cycle around the Langdale and Grizedale valleys in Cumbria. You don't need to be part of the Winter Camp to enjoy it, just turn up.
I did this cycle last year in the winter sunshine and it was very pleasant. It takes about 3 hours and should hopefully include a pub lunch somewhere, probably Grizedale forestry centre, depends how slow or fast you cycle.
Please check the weather forecast, no one likes riding in the rain or ice! Any questions give Will a shout.
You can view the route here: https://www.komoot.com/tour/54796925?ref=wtd
What to bring
We are getting into the cold part of the year with a risk of rain so wrap up well!
Bike: a road bike
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one
Clothing: lightweight and layered, colourful and/or reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users
Footwear: suitable for your bike and pedals
Gloves: cycle gloves help avoid blisters, and are good in the cold
Punctures: spare inner tube, bike tyre pump and tyre levers
Tools: any special tools that your bike needs
Small snacks: such as chocolate or energy bars
Plenty of water: in bottle/s on your bike or in a daysack/bladder
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Eye protection: avoid getting grit or insects in your eyes, sunglasses are OK if they are not made of glass and not too shaded
Bike lights: be seen and safe - as we may be finishing late please have a front and back light.
Storage: small day-sack or a bag on your bike
Mobile Phone: keep it in a waterproof bag for use in emergencies
Food & drink
Please bring plenty of snacks, the plan is to go to a cafe/pub but I cannot guarantee a convenient pub will show itself at lunchtime, they have a nasty habit of closing down and becoming housing.