Mountain Biking - Mellor & Rowarth Hills
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SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS
The ride starts with a descent into the Goyt Valley before a short technical climb of Linnet Clough. After getting our breath back as we cross Mellor Golf Course, we will take a very steep paved track to Mellor Cross, to be walked by all but the fittest! Once at Mellor Cross, we stay high on Bridleways and Lanes to Rowarth, where we descend to a fun water splash before the final big climb takes us over Cown Edge with its fine views over Greater Manchester and the Cheshire Plain.
From here the route is mainly downhill back to the Goyt Valley, or we may stay high and route back via Etherow Park
Whilst the whole route is rideable with nothing too technical, riders will require good level of fitness as some hills are quite steep and we will encounter some very muddy tracks.
For this ride you will need a good hard tail or full suspension mountain bike.
NOTE: Ride may to postponed if severe weather or ice is forecast
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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.