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A Minging Manc...
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I have been promising myself I would turn this into a forum ride for some time now and as summer turns to autumn I guess it's now or never if it is to be done this year. The autumn countryside should be at its best and if the weather is good conditions will be perfect.
Beginning in Hayfield at the start of the Sett Valley Trail we will soon turn left onto the hills for a huge climb starting before we really get a chance to warm up. This really kind of sums up the ride, it is very up’n’down with quite a lot of technically challenging bits thrown in. Distance isn’t huge but you will know about it by the time(if!) you reach the end.
Come prepared, you need to be reasonably self-sufficient tool and puncture wise (although I am sure we will all try to help each other out if needed). carrying drink and snacks is a good idea and maybe a rain jacket should the weather turn. I am planning to stop in Edale for a spot of grub before the return leg back over Jacobs Ladder so bring a bit of cash. Jacobs Ladder is a monstrous rocky climb and if anyone can cycle up it I will gladly buy lunch for that person. I rode this route earlier in the year for the first time in many years and the Ladder was worse than I remembered it to be and I ended up pushing and carrying my bike up almost all the climb so be warned. The final descent back to Hayfield is a blast so the small inconvenience of having to shoulder the bike for a while is more than made up for on the other side.
Route is here - HAYFIELD-EDALE LOOP
Distance should be 18 miles
Starting point is the carpark (pay & display?) at the start of the Sett Valley Trail, Hayfield, SK22 2ES
10am Sunday 14th September
Who's interested?
Also see the Warm-up ride at Clayton Vale this weekend, Sat 6th Sept.
Beginning in Hayfield at the start of the Sett Valley Trail we will soon turn left onto the hills for a huge climb starting before we really get a chance to warm up. This really kind of sums up the ride, it is very up’n’down with quite a lot of technically challenging bits thrown in. Distance isn’t huge but you will know about it by the time(if!) you reach the end.
Come prepared, you need to be reasonably self-sufficient tool and puncture wise (although I am sure we will all try to help each other out if needed). carrying drink and snacks is a good idea and maybe a rain jacket should the weather turn. I am planning to stop in Edale for a spot of grub before the return leg back over Jacobs Ladder so bring a bit of cash. Jacobs Ladder is a monstrous rocky climb and if anyone can cycle up it I will gladly buy lunch for that person. I rode this route earlier in the year for the first time in many years and the Ladder was worse than I remembered it to be and I ended up pushing and carrying my bike up almost all the climb so be warned. The final descent back to Hayfield is a blast so the small inconvenience of having to shoulder the bike for a while is more than made up for on the other side.
Route is here - HAYFIELD-EDALE LOOP
Distance should be 18 miles
Starting point is the carpark (pay & display?) at the start of the Sett Valley Trail, Hayfield, SK22 2ES
10am Sunday 14th September
Who's interested?
Also see the Warm-up ride at Clayton Vale this weekend, Sat 6th Sept.
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