Comments on: Chapel Gate Maintenance 2011 – Pictures https://monkeyspoon.com/2011-05-22-chapel-gate-maintenance-2011-pictures Just sharing the ride Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:45:19 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Danny Hemmings https://monkeyspoon.com/2011-05-22-chapel-gate-maintenance-2011-pictures#comment-2581 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:45:19 +0000 http://monkeyspoon.com/?p=2141#comment-2581 Just a quick update to what I wrote a few weeks ago – I have recently been to Chapel Gate, and judging by the cracks and dinnerplate-sized bits of the new surface that move around, I don’t think that this will remain too sedate for too long. The track is nicely sunken, so I think even the new drainage will struggle to contain a real downpour. I reckon that some prolonged dry spells followed by some heavy rain will start to break the surface down. It is not like the bits of Rushup Edge that have been done as these are level with or above the surrounding ground. Bring it on Mother Nature!

]]> By: Eamo https://monkeyspoon.com/2011-05-22-chapel-gate-maintenance-2011-pictures#comment-2340 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:10:55 +0000 http://monkeyspoon.com/?p=2141#comment-2340 Top article Jeff.Thanks for keeping us informed with proper information on these trails. I hope this isnt the start of the death of any more good runs. We are getting less & less to ride & more & more canal style trails. Think i’ll sell my bikes & buy a £99er from Halfords as thats all i’ll need if they carry on with the “smooth as a snooker table” approach!

]]> By: Jeff R King https://monkeyspoon.com/2011-05-22-chapel-gate-maintenance-2011-pictures#comment-2278 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:12:13 +0000 http://monkeyspoon.com/?p=2141#comment-2278 The Peak Park have announced that Chapel Gate will be closed to motorised traffic for a year and half:
http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/index/news/news-display-page.htm?id=25082

“In total, 516 responses [to the consultation] were received with 309 being supportive of the proposal [to ban motors for 18 months] (287 e-mails, 22 letters) and 207 against (194 e-mails, 13 letters).”

Further Details:
http://resources.peakdistrict.gov.uk/ctte/audit/reports/2011/110603Item5-1.pdf

]]> By: Hugh Barton https://monkeyspoon.com/2011-05-22-chapel-gate-maintenance-2011-pictures#comment-2160 Tue, 24 May 2011 14:38:35 +0000 http://monkeyspoon.com/?p=2141#comment-2160 Jeff, good article and it’s useful for rears to know of the ‘complex issues’ … it’s motivated me to try and get involved in the further reviews / work on other BOATs.

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