Mick
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Some of the crossers heard Si C mention this on Wednesday, think he's doing it and I'm planning to as well so long as I get back from hols the previous evening OK. The 3 Towers Ride is run by Horwich CC but we know them well through the cross scene and anyone is welcome on this ride. It's a 5-6 hour mixed on/off road ride across the Lancs moors starting at 10.00 from Rivington Lower Barn, suitable for both MTB's and cross bikes (best with 35mm tyres), ideal training for the 3 Peaks two weeks later.
This from Dave Headon from Horwich CC:
- takes in Winter Hill twice, Peel Tower Ramsbottom,
-Is virtually all ride able, but you can run some sections if you want to train for the 3 Peaks.
-some great scenery
-varied terrain, tracks, grass, some tarmac, rocky, hilly, good descents, cobbles, and wild fresh air, and the odd peat bog to tip toe over.
-it will be a group ride, nobody is left behind
-a sturdy tyre (35mm) is a good idea, you would get round on a Mich Mud but puncture risk on rocks.
-mountain bikes are welcome
-you need a helmet
-you need some endurance to complete the ride, but a fit junior rider would be fine,
-bring food and drink because we don't pass any shops that I can remember.
The ride will be led by 3 Peaks warrior ERIC TAYLOR of Horwich CC who has completed the 3 Peaks 25 times.
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