The one with Sleet, Hail, Snow & Insta-Freeze Wind.
Ride Date: 08/12/2014
Distance: 13.5 miles
Route: Cut Throat, Derwent Edge, Hagg Farm & Win Hill.
Weather: Temperature - 2°C, Wind - 36mph →, Humidity - 100%, Conditions - See Above.
Riders : Jake, Matt & Mick
So I lied, I promised I'd get my finger out updating this blog, so this is it now, a new leaf, starting with a shortish notice, mid week getaway from back in early December.
We met at 8am just past the Yorkshire Bridge Inn, with snow forecast , Mick had already experienced some on his way over. First light was upon us as we set off north towards the first climb of the day, it was fairly dry on the way up but with plenty of puddles to weave round on the last bit up to Whinstone Lee Tor. Once at the top we took a breather, the wind was incredible up there, biting, stinging cold, we were finding it difficult to stand.
On we continued, with the snow starting to fall, and followed the trail a down & down to fairholmes, top descent as usual, with only one stop to seek shelter in the sheep shed. Next up was decision time on what to ride next, there are options galore but we finally chose the classic Hagg Farm, going straight over the road and up The Beast to Hope Cross, next up, was the daunting climb up Win Hill, however the were in luck, the wind that was our nemesis over Derwent Edge was right behind us, pushing us up the climb, it almost felt like a descent at one point! this made the climb, in what was now a blizzard of hail, sleet and snow a pleasure & with the view of a snow topped Mam Tor to keep us company we arrived promptly at the top.
Then it got all a bit sketchy, picking our way down narrow rutted singletrack, amongst hidden snow covered heather, there were plenty of thrills & spills with all of us coming off at some point on the descent back down to Ladybower Dam.
A quick roll along the road back to the cars, gave us just enough time for us to get changed before the Yorkshire bridge opened, where we warmed up and sampled a recovery pint!
Thanks for reading & check back some for more snow adventure with the write up of the Calver Christmas Classic!
Distance: 13.5 miles
Route: Cut Throat, Derwent Edge, Hagg Farm & Win Hill.
Weather: Temperature - 2°C, Wind - 36mph →, Humidity - 100%, Conditions - See Above.
Riders : Jake, Matt & Mick
So I lied, I promised I'd get my finger out updating this blog, so this is it now, a new leaf, starting with a shortish notice, mid week getaway from back in early December.
We met at 8am just past the Yorkshire Bridge Inn, with snow forecast , Mick had already experienced some on his way over. First light was upon us as we set off north towards the first climb of the day, it was fairly dry on the way up but with plenty of puddles to weave round on the last bit up to Whinstone Lee Tor. Once at the top we took a breather, the wind was incredible up there, biting, stinging cold, we were finding it difficult to stand.
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| Mick & Matt on Whinstone Lee Tor, experiencing the onset of the next ice age |
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| The snow as beginning to settle |
Thanks for reading & check back some for more snow adventure with the write up of the Calver Christmas Classic!
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