Cycle the Longdendale Valley (Short Version)
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A leisurely cycle in conjunction with a this event - Cycle the Trans Pennine Trail to the Longdendale Valley | OutdoorLads
We will join the group on the longer event, and ride the former rail route to the Woodhead Tunnel passing the 3 Longdendale Reservoirs. From the Woodhead Tunnel, we retrace the route for a short distance before detouring around the lower 2 Reservoirs, before returning to Hadfield.
For this ride a Mountain Bike, Gravel, Hybrid or Road bike is suitable.
The route is traffic free, except a short section of road for 1 km at the end of the ride. The climbing is generally very gradual, and no need to worry too much about your fitness, we will ride at the pace of the slowest and no one will be left behind.
Should you have any questions about the route please message the leader.
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What to bring
For this ride a Mountain Bike, Gravel, Hybrid or Road bike is suitable.
Apart from your bike remember the following:.
- Spare inner tube and tyre levers. Also any special tools that your bike needs.
- Food - bring lunch and small snacks such as chocolate bars and energy foods.
- Plenty of water (minimum 2lts)
- Eye protection - impact from a bee, grit or even a fly at speed is extremely unpleasant, sunglasses may do if not made of glass and not too shaded.
- Clothing: choose suitable clothes and footwear for the weather forecast and time of year. You will be exercising so lightweight layered clothing is best. Shorts are best even in rain, as they allow free movement of your legs. Jeans are useless if it rains but tracksuit bottoms need to be not too baggy or they may snag in the chain and cause an accident. You'll need trainers or similar with grippy soles for standard pedals.
- Cyclist's Helmet - Outdoorlads policy asks you to wear a helmet on events, however a full face helmet and pads are recommended..
- Bag you will need a small day-sack to carry essential clothing, water and an emergency snack.
Food & drink
Water
Please make sure you bring enough water/drinks for the ride.
Food
Please bring enough snacks/food for the ride.