Pennine 'Ring of Fire' Road Cycle
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Join us on this epic double traverse of the Pennines, nicknamed the Ring of Fire. We'll tackle both Holme Moss and the Snake Pass on this route - great views and an outstanding sense of achievement.
Routes:
RideWithGPS ('pin' to sync with your Wahoo device)
GarminConnect (add as Favourite to save to your account, or click 'send to device')
Pace and Terrain
On road, with a healthy dose of climbing. The event pace and route is designed for road bikes rather than hybrids and is aimed at those who are reasonably bike fit.
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 50 miles and who has tackled some steep hills without too much difficulty will be able to complete this ride.
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What to bring
Bike: a road bike
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one
Clothing: lightweight and layered, colourful and/or reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users
Footwear: suitable for your bike and pedals
Gloves: cycle gloves help avoid blisters, and are good in the cold
Punctures: spare inner tube, bike tyre pump and tyre levers
Tools: any special tools that your bike needs
Small snacks: such as chocolate or energy bars
Plenty of water: in bottle/s on your bike or in a daysack/bladder
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Eye protection: avoid getting grit or insects in your eyes, sunglasses are OK if they are not made of glass and not too shaded
Sun cream: take care, even on overcast days
Bike lights: be seen and safe
Storage: small day-sack or a bag on your bike
Mobile Phone: keep it in a waterproof bag for use in emergencies
Food & drink
Bring plenty to drink and appropriate snacks. We will aim to stop at a cafe or pub for lunch, or pick up food from a supermarket.