Calling riders from near Clitheroe.

[gavroche]

My brother in law lives in West Bradford near Clitheroe and my other one over the border in Yorkshire but not too far away. When the good weather eventually arrives, I will take my bike in the car from North Wales to there and ride it from one in law to the other. On the way is a hill called Grindleton Hill, just outside West Bradford and it looks quite steep. I am quite sure some of you must have riden it and I would like to know your impressions of it, like: how long is it? what gear to you use and is it really as bad as it looks?
Thanks for any advice.

 

[ColinJ]

You're from North Wales - surely you are used to hills!

I know all the roads round there. There are some tough hills not far away, but I don't think those at Grindelton are that bad. Which one do you mean by 'Grindleton Hill'? When I search for the name, I find this thread!

If you tell me what route you are planning to take, I could give you an idea of what faces you.

 

[gavroche]

You're from North Wales - surely you are used to hills!

I know all the roads round there. There are some tough hills not far away, but I don't think those at Grindelton are that bad. Which one do you mean by 'Grindleton Hill'? When I search for the name, I find this thread!

If you tell me what route you are planning to take, I could give you an idea of what faces you.

The road from Sawley to Grindleton and then on to West Bradford. Don't know the road number.

 

[ColinJ]

Ah, you are basically following the Ribble Valley so it is merely undulating apart from that short steep bit into Grindleton. That is about 16% but only for 100 metres before easing off so it's nothing to worry about. The entire hill is about 300 metres long and averages 10%.

I really like cycling round there - the roads are quiet and the scenery is great. Here's a photo of Pendle Hill that I took from that road at Sawley:

 

[mickle]

Apparently most men don't know where Clitheroe is.

 

[Cubist]

Apparently most men don't know where Clitheroe is.

Mate of mine can't stop himself breaking it down into two words. Got all embarrassing in a public meeting.

 

[gavroche]

Thank you for all the info, ColinJ, I look forward to the good weather.