Goyte Valley

We had been waiting all summer for a decent day to ride the Goyte Valley. It started pretty dark but improved as the day went on.
Climbed out of Bradfield with a great view of Strines and Boots Foley. Down past Ladybower and over Thornhill to miss the road works in the valley. Left into Bradwell and up the main road. We actually missed the turn to Peak Forest and had to pick it up further on the road.
Found a nice descent into Chapel on Le Frith. Used a new cafe called 'In a Pickle' very nice place on the left as you ride up the main street. Great food and Illy coffee which was a first for me. Friendly staff and you can keep an eye in your bike while you eat. We will be using that cafe again.
Over to Whaley Bridge and straight on at the lights. It's a steeper climb but keeps you off the busy road. Then the great ride up the valley to the cat and fiddle. Top descent into Buxton before taking off down the very fast and busy main road leading to our turn off for Tideswell.

From there it was down Millers Dale through Tideswell and drop down to Bradwell. Up back over Thornhill and back for a nice pint in the Nags Head.

Top days riding with great company. Stayed dry too so it doesn't really get any better than that does it.

We did meet a rider from Manchester who was bound for Winnats Pass with a 32 sprocket so I hope he got up ok.

Eric once did that climb on a 21 but we don't need to hear that story again do we.

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