Myshrall189
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They don't call it the Peak District for nothing!!
9 Riders started the day at just after the start time of 10am (yes, Pete was late).
one peeled off after 7 or so miles leaving 8 to complete the ride.
A bright blue sky was present all day, accompanied by a brisk wind and a welcoming warming sun when we were out of the trees.
For the most part, the ground was frozen solid, with just a few muddy patches appearing early afternoon after thawing.
Long climbs were rewarded with long descents, with just a few short sharp ones thrown in, both up and down.
Fish and chips by the river in Bakewell went down well all round.
I only remember saying "one more hill" a couple of times, much to everyone's delight.
Stats:
22.4 Miles
2570 feet of elevation
1 mechanical - Longun's Granny ring fell off on the first ascent, leaving him without it for the rest of the ride. Hope your legs recover this week!
1 minor injury when carl used a barbed wire fence to help him stop.
1 water crossing, that looked too cold for me, so I took the bridge route.
zero crashes
zero punctures.
We didn't vote, but bike of the ride for Me was Pete's (cant remember) with drum brakes, and numerous touring attachments, in the hope that he would simple flatten any bumps in his path under its enormous weight.
Thanks to LGF for supplying most of the bikes at one point in time, and for displaying how mud guards can be used to stop even the deepest icy puddles from getting you wet!
try this link as well:
https://www.relive.cc/view/1425685848?r=ride
Great ride all round, thanks to all who rode. Catch you next time.
Rich
9 Riders started the day at just after the start time of 10am (yes, Pete was late).
one peeled off after 7 or so miles leaving 8 to complete the ride.
A bright blue sky was present all day, accompanied by a brisk wind and a welcoming warming sun when we were out of the trees.
For the most part, the ground was frozen solid, with just a few muddy patches appearing early afternoon after thawing.
Long climbs were rewarded with long descents, with just a few short sharp ones thrown in, both up and down.
Fish and chips by the river in Bakewell went down well all round.
I only remember saying "one more hill" a couple of times, much to everyone's delight.
Stats:
22.4 Miles
2570 feet of elevation
1 mechanical - Longun's Granny ring fell off on the first ascent, leaving him without it for the rest of the ride. Hope your legs recover this week!
1 minor injury when carl used a barbed wire fence to help him stop.
1 water crossing, that looked too cold for me, so I took the bridge route.
zero crashes
zero punctures.
We didn't vote, but bike of the ride for Me was Pete's (cant remember) with drum brakes, and numerous touring attachments, in the hope that he would simple flatten any bumps in his path under its enormous weight.
Thanks to LGF for supplying most of the bikes at one point in time, and for displaying how mud guards can be used to stop even the deepest icy puddles from getting you wet!
try this link as well:
https://www.relive.cc/view/1425685848?r=ride
Great ride all round, thanks to all who rode. Catch you next time.
Rich
