It's tweaked from the first version to make it a bit more weather proof! There was a zero finishers from 8 groups start last year.
Actually statistically that makes it harder than the ht550 ;-)
Peak ITT
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Rode the Blackwell > Ladybower section yesterday. Not really ridden over that side of the Peaks before and other than Gratton Dale and a near miss with a Rangerover+startled lamb at Chatsworth it wasn't a bad day out. Surprisingly quiet given the good weather and terrible forecast for today too!
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just spotted this -http://www.ridesheffield.org.uk/2015/06 ... y-closure/ which could mean a couple of hundred metres of pushing (the worlds easiest hike a bike I reckon!) for anyone attempting in the next few weeks...
Its probably better, and quicker to detour up to access the other longshaw BW which you get on at the top of the froggatt hill road at SK 268790, this rejoins the route at Longshaw cafe at SK 265799 adding about 700metres of riding but very little time as you'll gain the same amount of height on a road then scoot down a gently downhill grassy then smooth gravel track. a couple of minutes extra at most
Its probably better, and quicker to detour up to access the other longshaw BW which you get on at the top of the froggatt hill road at SK 268790, this rejoins the route at Longshaw cafe at SK 265799 adding about 700metres of riding but very little time as you'll gain the same amount of height on a road then scoot down a gently downhill grassy then smooth gravel track. a couple of minutes extra at most
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I'm thinking of doing this as a bb200 " "training"ride just need a pass of the wife 
Trying to ride bikes.
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Can't you just nip out for a ride, and blame your late return on punctures, damsels in distress, sheep on the road, etc etc. you need to be creative!jay91 wrote:I'm thinking of doing this as a bb200 " "training"ride just need a pass of the wife
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what are these passes you people talk of ?
I get told to sod off and go before I drive her mad
I get told to sod off and go before I drive her mad
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no that sounds like a planslarge wrote:Can't you just nip out for a ride, and blame your late return on punctures, damsels in distress, sheep on the road, etc etc. you need to be creative!jay91 wrote:I'm thinking of doing this as a bb200 " "training"ride just need a pass of the wife
Trying to ride bikes.
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It's certainly a little more rideable than the last edition of the bb200!Zippy wrote:Peak ITT stats suggests it's harder than the bb200!
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This route caught my eye some time ago so I decided to mark the Summer Solstice weekend with an attempt at it.
My aim was to try and ride straight through but I took a sleeping bag and bivy bag in case things didn't go to plan. Saturday 08:10 saw me leaving the railway bridge in Edale with mist on the hills but warm and no wind.
I've ridden the northern area of the route but was looking forward to some less familiar sections. Conditions on the ground were good with just one large bog on the top of Cut Gate. A half marathon on the Trans Pennine Trail slowed progress a bit but did allow a water top up from the drink station!
Showers through the day cleared by mid afternoon as I headed into the southern section. A detour into Bakewell for food which was busy with vintage bikes at the Eroica Britannia festival (my carbon frame seemed a bit out of place)
It had turned into a beautiful evening for the run down to Chatsworth House and along Froggatt/ Curbar Edges. On to Lady Cannings Plantation, 2/3rds of the way round and I was still feeling quite good. I thought a time under 19hrs was possible but this was my first attempt at a ride of this distance.
Darkness finally came and tiring legs meant a more cautious descent of Whinstone Lee Tor than normal. Up to Hope Cross for my last bit of pork pie, half a bottle of coke and push on round the final inner loop.
Tiredness was getting the better of me and I failed to pick up the bridleway down from Bradwell Edge. After searching back I finally went along the footpath south that loops round to join the bridleway further down. Time spent here, slowing progress and a slog up Pin Dale made sub 19hrs look out the question.
Up round to Mam Tor and the wind had got up but the end was literally in sight. A balancing act to stay out the rain gullies coming down from Hollins Cross, final blast down to Edale, under the railway bridge, stop the GPS - 19hrs and 57 seconds.
Thanks to Ian for coming up with a great route that showcases the variety of Peak District riding and scenery. My only regret was not taking a bit longer so I could see the sun rise ( I was having a power nap in the van before driving home)
My aim was to try and ride straight through but I took a sleeping bag and bivy bag in case things didn't go to plan. Saturday 08:10 saw me leaving the railway bridge in Edale with mist on the hills but warm and no wind.
I've ridden the northern area of the route but was looking forward to some less familiar sections. Conditions on the ground were good with just one large bog on the top of Cut Gate. A half marathon on the Trans Pennine Trail slowed progress a bit but did allow a water top up from the drink station!
Showers through the day cleared by mid afternoon as I headed into the southern section. A detour into Bakewell for food which was busy with vintage bikes at the Eroica Britannia festival (my carbon frame seemed a bit out of place)
It had turned into a beautiful evening for the run down to Chatsworth House and along Froggatt/ Curbar Edges. On to Lady Cannings Plantation, 2/3rds of the way round and I was still feeling quite good. I thought a time under 19hrs was possible but this was my first attempt at a ride of this distance.
Darkness finally came and tiring legs meant a more cautious descent of Whinstone Lee Tor than normal. Up to Hope Cross for my last bit of pork pie, half a bottle of coke and push on round the final inner loop.
Tiredness was getting the better of me and I failed to pick up the bridleway down from Bradwell Edge. After searching back I finally went along the footpath south that loops round to join the bridleway further down. Time spent here, slowing progress and a slog up Pin Dale made sub 19hrs look out the question.
Up round to Mam Tor and the wind had got up but the end was literally in sight. A balancing act to stay out the rain gullies coming down from Hollins Cross, final blast down to Edale, under the railway bridge, stop the GPS - 19hrs and 57 seconds.
Thanks to Ian for coming up with a great route that showcases the variety of Peak District riding and scenery. My only regret was not taking a bit longer so I could see the sun rise ( I was having a power nap in the van before driving home)
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Nice one Rob. Good effort and a solid time.
Next time you're in the area give a shout if want company, theres a few here local to the dark peak.
Next time you're in the area give a shout if want company, theres a few here local to the dark peak.
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Well done
Glad you enjoyed it. I think this route is an improvement on the last one. As well as being more weather proof.
There's a page you can get to from the selfsupporteduk site. Send the timed gpx file and we'll add you to the completions list.
Glad you enjoyed it. I think this route is an improvement on the last one. As well as being more weather proof.
There's a page you can get to from the selfsupporteduk site. Send the timed gpx file and we'll add you to the completions list.
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Thanks for the comments. I have emailed my completion details.
I did the northern winter bivy last year and hope to again this year, could be a chance to put faces to names.
I did the northern winter bivy last year and hope to again this year, could be a chance to put faces to names.