Lemond Fan
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1988_Ben":e47l4zuv said:Descent past the Roaches, towards Leek, Staffs
I know that one well Ben I used to live in Leek and this road used to be on my return route after a Sunday ride out in the Derbyshire peak district after a nice 'warm up climb starting with Thorncliffe climb after not many miles!! Quite a few pros use the Roaches Leek to Buxton road as part of their training route including Ian Stannard. I remember my faithfull Cateye cordless recording 59 mph but have to say I wouldnt go any faster as one mistake and you would be scarred for life. You have to watch the crosswinds in the dip at the botttom. I remember thinking right how quick can I go .....then I thought yikes what happens if I fall off :shock: Only tried balls out the once and that was enough I dont have the guts !!! Dont think I would try it now on the Calfee with it being worth so much and riding on 20 year old tubulars