PaulSecteur
No longer a Specialized fanboy
- Location
- Walsall, West Mids.
Tour of the Peaks
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lanternerouge
Veteran
- Location
- Leafy Cheshire
I'm going 
smokeysmoo
Legendary Member
- Location
- Bolton, not very far from Nob End
My mates doing it on his new Scott F01L 40 
But, having recently put a 39/53 on my bike I'm going nowhere near it
But, having recently put a 39/53 on my bike I'm going nowhere near it
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PaulSecteur
No longer a Specialized fanboy
- Location
- Walsall, West Mids.
Looks like a headwind up to the cat and fiddle, but it will be blowing us over Winnats pass.
lanternerouge
Veteran
- Location
- Leafy Cheshire
It had better be blowing hard then Paul!
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PaulSecteur
No longer a Specialized fanboy
- Location
- Walsall, West Mids.
Without doubt, this was the hardest ride so far!
Headwinds, monster climbs, temperatures Im not used to riding in. Winnats was walked up...I wasnt alone and I sure that the online bike shops will be getting orders for cleats that have been worn out on the walk up.
Very enjoyable.
Lessons learned: Get sun cream for this weather. I have red arms and tan lines on my slap-head that match the vents in my helmet! I will be in for some micky-taking next week if they dont fade!
Headwinds, monster climbs, temperatures Im not used to riding in. Winnats was walked up...I wasnt alone and I sure that the online bike shops will be getting orders for cleats that have been worn out on the walk up.
Very enjoyable.
Lessons learned: Get sun cream for this weather. I have red arms and tan lines on my slap-head that match the vents in my helmet! I will be in for some micky-taking next week if they dont fade!
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
That was a hot day for this. It's a tough route.
doctornige
Well-Known Member
I was the knob NOT on the tour heading in the opposite direction from Whaley to Chapel first thing on a red Spesh with Castelli kit. I am glad you all had a nice ride, but the weather was really hot. The wind was not so bad early on, but built by 2pm. This pattern has been evident day on day here. Ride early.
Looking fwd to the Evans Peak Sportive which I AM on in June. Hope I did not pick the wrong event weather-wise.
Nige.
Looking fwd to the Evans Peak Sportive which I AM on in June. Hope I did not pick the wrong event weather-wise.
Nige.
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PaulSecteur
No longer a Specialized fanboy
- Location
- Walsall, West Mids.
To be honest, it was too hot for me today (Carry too much insulation). Cooler will be nice... Wouldnt so no to a summer shower or 2.
Im sure the peaks will will sort you a challenge out!
lanternerouge
Veteran
- Location
- Leafy Cheshire
It cooked me as well Paul. Ended up bailing out and doing the short route. I'm trying to look on it as good training....!
Hacienda71
Mancunian in self imposed exile in leafy Cheshire
- Location
- Wilmslow, Cheshire
Saw a load of the riders as I crossed the Cat heading towards Shap. Bit too hot and windy for me to be doing a hilly century.
endoman
Senior Member
- Location
- Chesterfield
Enjoyed it, did long route at slow pace as riding with mate, Holme Moss was a cheeky little fella towards the end. Would have loved another food stop as big queues at first one and a time limit to top of Winnats. Managed the whole lot with no walking, great training for The Etape, very pink arms and legs now!
Got AMR Peak 100 in 2 weeks time, don't think it's quite as bad from the route I can see online!
Got AMR Peak 100 in 2 weeks time, don't think it's quite as bad from the route I can see online!
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PaulSecteur
No longer a Specialized fanboy
- Location
- Walsall, West Mids.
Anyone else take the "I made it up" photo?
