Cheshire Peak Road Cycle

We all know the Peak District is split into the White and Dark Peak, but did you know there is a third area, known as the South West Peak? This has the dramatic moorland landscape of the Dark Peak, with a touch of the intricacy of the White Peak.  

On this ride we'll head into the heart of the South West Peak, with some climbs and scenery well known to Manchester cyclists including the Goyt Valley. From there we'll head to the rain streaked settlement of Flash, the highest village in England, before coming back through the fantastically named Wildboarclough. 

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26939801

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Pace and Terrain

On road, with a healthy dose of climbing. This ride is a little harder than the last couple of rides we have led in the North West, 1400m climbing rather than 1000m - this is reflected in the difficulty. The event pace and route is designed for road bikes rather than hybrids. 

You do need reasonable personal fitness for this event, however the day is intended to be an outing rather than an endurance test. We will stop for slower riders to catch up whilst going faster in between stops to allow them to develop their technique and fitness. Broadly, anyone who has recently cycled over 40 miles and who has tackled some steep hills without too much difficulty will be able to complete this ride. 

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