Cycle The Monsal Trail and Pennine Bridleway
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A leisurely cycle in the White Peak area of the Peak District
We shall ride the full length of the Monsal Trail, a very popular route with both walkers and cyclists passing through dramatic scenery and includes several tunnels, together with a section of the Pennine Bridleway, Tissington Rail Trail and a section of road between Monyash and Bakewell. The majority of the route is on rail trails with good surfaces, and a few miles on quiet lanes. Two sections on the Pennine Bridleway have rough surfaces, about 500m sections which are steep, but each can be walked in 10 minutes.
For this ride, Mountain Bike, Gravel or Hybrid bike is suitable, although even a mountain bike will struggle on the section of the Pennine Bridleway as we climb away from the Monsal Trail. The ride is doable on a road bike, if prepared to walk the rough sections on the PBW.
Whilst the ascent may appear significant, we are all likely to need to walk up the climb from the Monsal Trail and the other steeper climbs are on the roads.No need to worry too much about your fitness, we will ride at the pace of the slowest, wait at the top of climbs should you need to walk and no one we be left behind.
Should you have any questions about the route please message the leader.
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What to bring
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.
There will be an opportunity to purchase refreshments at several points on the route during the ride