gavroche
Getting old but not past it
- Location
- North Wales
I am thinking of entering it next year. Has anyone ever done it and what is the route like? I intend to do the 50 miles one.
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Saluki
World class procrastinator
- Location
- ...Norwich over the water.
Why the hell would anyone want to ride up Mow Cop? It was bad enough in my Smart Car.
cougie uk
Guru
Probably even worse on the descent ? That's steeeeep.
Saluki
World class procrastinator
- Location
- ...Norwich over the water.
I have ridden up it. It was when I had a tatty old MTB and used granny gear. Coming down was scary.
I used to live on the area. I still think it’s a silly place to ride up 🙂
Big John
Guru
It used to be used for the running event 'The Killer Mile' every year. No idea if that's still going. We started at the level crossing at the bottom, went up past the pub on the steepest bit and finished after turning left at the top and carrying on for about 50 yards. Your entry fee allowed you to run more than one race so some folks did as many as they could squeeze in. Nutcases 🤪
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
I did it back in 2013 and don't think the route's changed much since then. It was mostly nice country roads, although with one dangerous descent over a level crossing on the long route. Mow Cop is OK as long as you take it steady.
The short route's gentle and should be OK for most.
The short route's gentle and should be OK for most.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Done it myself too - I wouldn't get up Mow Cop any more though ! Don't have the gears.