Hi coyote72
must say thats one of my favourite places Middleton in Teesdale called in at Eggleston Hall last weekend on the way to lakes saw loads of people out on their bikes was a little green with envy as we where in the car. Happy Cycling
I got a Coyote Big Sur from my local shop (Arthur Caygill) they changed the cassette in it for me due to all the hills, may not be the most expensive bike but its absolutely superb for me, has STI gears, fairly light, since getting it on Saturday have covered best part of 20 mile. Now its raining and foggy, typical.
Only got the bike to get started to make sure I like it and I must say I`m addicted, your right about the hills, I live in Copley which is on a 4 mile hill to Woodland which is part of my training route, first time was a killer but rode the route twice in succession yesterday.