England : Staffordshire Cat & Fiddle Challenge - 07/10/2012

[tigger]

Fantastic day today. I didn't actually do the Sportive as I didn't think there was much point paying with all the best bits on my doorstep. I did a 70 mile ride with my mate instead which took us out to Monsal Head to watch the hill climb. But we took in the Cat and Fiddle as part of our route and there were loads of people out! Great to see this so well attended. I passed Brian and his grand daughter too but they were on one of his tandems then. Were they changing bikes?

 

[NotthatJasonKenny]

They were on the tandem for most of the ride as far as I saw!

 

[smokeysmoo]

We're they changing bikes?

Not a clue. I know the man is a legend in cycling circles but I wouldn't know him if I fell over him TBH

 

[tigger]

They were on the tandem for most of the ride as far as I saw!

Ah right. It was just Globalti's comment threw me, seemed to suggest she was on her own.

 

[tigger]

What's the beef with Axe Edge? I suppose I always do it the the beginning of a ride but its a nice steady climb compared to lots of other climbs in the area?

Here's the loop we did today before going on to Bakewell and Monsal. I think it's a cracker and keeps you on mainly quiet road. Definitely recommend it if you enjoyed today!

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/143151925

 

[smokeysmoo]

What's the beef with Axe Edge?

Next time hit it after 30 miles and with Buxton Road in your legs too

 

[tigger]

Next time hit it after 30 miles and with Buxton Road in your legs too

Lol. Next time, climb up to Pyms Chair (from either Goyts valley or worse still, Saltersford), try Lamaload and Macc Forest, and even Gunn Hill and Barlow hill. Then you'll grow to love Axe Edge!

 

[NotthatJasonKenny]

Regardless of how hard it was, everyone's times tumbled today, guess your training regime you tortured us with worked Smokey!

 

[NotthatJasonKenny]

Photos are up http://www.codsallphotographic.com/photocart/

 

[Globalti]

Brian Rourke was shuttling along with his daughter and at the stops they were picking up various grandchildren who were riding sections of the route on the tandem. They looked to be having a lot of fun.

 

[smokeysmoo]

What are peoples views on posting images on here from the link above? Re: copyright etc?