Quote: DrGeoff
I wasn't particularly aiming at you Chris4242. I found this post a little insulting though...
Quote: Jim R
Yes this is the girls way of going up but at least it can be ridden all the way to the top. I would suggest WMC, Escarpment and over and down to the gate and ride back up again but I'll happily tag along through the gardens.
JimR, if you are that desperate to walk your bike up the cow-pat path, then once we have reached the top of the EE (via the gardens) you could descend to the quarry, ride along WMC Rd to the farm and come up the farm track, and then chase us down in Karringal (in the traditional direction).
Hey DrGeoff,
I'm sure no disrespect was meant.
Once we have completed Bayview, we could always split the group for those that want to try and conquer the EE ridge climb from WMC Rd. If people are still feeling keen at that point, then I would be happy to lead a group that way and meet up again at Karingal. We could go the opposite direction around Karingal to ensure we find you again.
When you get a riding group this size (especially with a group that don't normally ride together), there will always be some discussion on route and this will also be dependant on bike type, fitness etc and aim of the ride (e.g. I don't understand why anybody would want to ride a SS on this ride....)
You have organised this ride with a view to train and to peak for an upcoming event and people need to be respectful of this. I agree you should stick to your route and not jeopardise your training. An alternative loop up EE should sort out the sadistic climbing addictions of the others while the rest can follow your guide..... (FYI - the ridge climb is ridable again (well about as ridable as it gets!), well it was a month ago)
Look forward to meeting you on Saturday morning.
Jason
