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Snake Pass is not steep and not hard unless you try and get up it as fast as you can. You nay surprise yourself, ride up as far as you want, with no expectations and turn round when you want.
@YukonBoy Judging steepness of a road is relative to someone’s fitness and ability levels. Whilst I am not totally unfit, I haven’t been on a bike since last summer and due to health issues and my asthma playing up, I haven’t been as top notch as I have been in the past. Usually my asthma isn’t an issue at all. When I used to run I could do a 10k in 47 minutes, but not now because of my slightly dodgy knees.Snake Pass is not steep and not hard unless you try and get up it as fast as you can. You nay surprise yourself, ride up as far as you want, with no expectations and turn round when you want.
@roubaixtuesday This has been very inspiring for me. It’s great to read other peoples’ opinions and views about their own rides and use it as a springboard to help others. As I’m used to MTB riding, being on the road is a totally different experience and one that takes a bit of getting used to, especially on busy roads.Well, I'm not sure how much this thread has helped @Borderman , but it inspired me to to the Monks Road and Snake today.
And awesome it was.
@YukonBoy Judging steepness of a road is relative to someone’s fitness and ability levels. Whilst I am not totally unfit, I haven’t been on a bike since last summer and due to health issues and my asthma playing up, I haven’t been as top notch as I have been in the past. Usually my asthma isn’t an issue at all. When I used to run I could do a 10k in 47 minutes, but not now because of my slightly dodgy knees.
However, very sound advice. I would most likely stop a couple of times. I think my only expectation is to complete the climb. It doesn’t bother me how long it takes as I’m not into timing, a ride takes as long as it takes for me, usually because I stop to take photos everywhere I go. Is there a better time to do the climb on Snake Pass? Every time I’ve been on it (in a non-cycling capacity) it has been busy, which is offputting.
@roubaixtuesday This has been very inspiring for me. It’s great to read other peoples’ opinions and views about their own rides and use it as a springboard to help others. As I’m used to MTB riding, being on the road is a totally different experience and one that takes a bit of getting used to, especially on busy roads.
How did you get on with Monks Road? I found it very steep for my fitness level at the moment and had to walk a portion of it. Doing Monks Road and the Snake in the same day is impressive
I’m not bothered if I’m too slow, I’m happy just riding and completing a route.
@roubaixtuesday I'd like to commute but there's no decent route. It's about 15/16 miles depending on which route, however, it incorporates roads I don't like cycling on.
I have the 105 11/34t cassette. If I was ever serious enough about really hilly rides I would probably (eventually) get it changed for a lower gear to make things that little bit easier. I see you got the 11/36 and it fared well. Was there a substantial difference between that and the previous setup?
@fossyant I know the road, never been up there though, chances of me making that one are slimDon't forget Gorsey Brow in Broadbottom. Thats hard.
@roubaixtuesday Noted. Also, I have no shame in avoiding a cardiac arrest on a steep climb. I'll stop as often as I need as long as I can keep riding at the end of the day. CheersIf you've already got a 34 then I wouldn't bother with a 36 tbh, not enough difference for the cost& hassle for me at least. Enjoy the riding and there's no shame in taking a breather on steep sections.
@fossyant I know the road, never been up there though, chances of me making that one are slim
Don't forget Gorsey Brow in Broadbottom. Thats hard.