In perfect Sheffrec fashion we arrived late and missed the event. only 44 riders took part which is sad for such a class hill climb.
we took the Mam Tor route as I have a pathological fear of Winnats. didn't hear anyone else wanting to ride up it though! Mam Tor is class. Be better on a MTB or motor cross bike though.
after nearly watching the event we dropped down to the nice 'in a pickle cafe' in Chapel. capital of the Peak District has a golden post box. must find out who that was for.
planned route back was up the steep hill and over to Tideswell. after a ride round a housing estate will did find said steep hill. it's very steep actually. then the hail and rain came down. bad for Mick with no gloves or show covers and riding his Litespeed. he's a hard man though and refused my spare wet gloves. by the time we got to the Nags the sun had come out and the place was full of pretty girls.
Pete Barrett made an appearance but sacked it before the Strines turn off. hopefully we will see more of Pete in the future as he's a great guy.
all in all a great days riding despite the nasty hours heavy rain.
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Very good.
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