It’s been wet recently in the north of England, noticed? Well like many others that meant my bike didn’t see much use. Sad times.
Today the sun came out, so I spent the afternoon zipping around the Peak District national park.
Unsurprising to see loads of other bikers out and about, along with cyclists and what I would describe as hobby cars – the ones that only come out at the weekend. For example I spotted a TVR and something like a Caterham.
Some familiar routes as I go over the Snake Pass from Sheffield to Glossop, then explore some new areas following signs/guessing my way from Glossop over to Buxton then on to Bakewell and back to Sheffield.
Well that would be it, but en route back to Sheffield I decided the Buxton- Bakewell road was entertaining enough to go do it again, so dropped into Hathersage and continues up through Winnats Pass to Buxton.
None of that will mean anything to anyone not familiar with the Peak District … look it up. Some lovely scenery in the area, well worth a visit.
A friend who has been a biker for many years suggested I try the Bakewell – Monyash roads at some point. A route which has become a favourite, so while I was out and about I went out to Monyash once again.
Seems a lot of other folk had decided it was a good day for a ride too. Many enjoying a coffee from the little shop (on the left in image). I couldn’t resist ice cream, even if it was only just into double figures on the thermometer.
When I decided to extend the ride a bit instead of heading direct back to Sheffield, I went via Hathersage. Below is a video from that bit of the trip with a cyclist (plenty of them about too with the sun making a visit). Understandably annoyed with the driver of the red car who passed rather close, despite there being plenty of room.
