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Peaks 2008 Route Preview
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Re: .
And you've posted a pic of one of the easy bits...and it's DRY!
Si F
mrkawasaki":g8nh1frm said:
And you've posted a pic of one of the easy bits...and it's DRY!
Si F
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I can't find any pics that really show it in it's true light. One of the problems is it's well worn limestone, so really slippy in the wet, whereas much of the Dark Peak (Beast etc) is gritstone, which is much easier to ride.
Obviously the pics suggest otherwise, but Cavedale is seldom dry. It is the one beside Peveril Castle.
Most of it is pretty rideable, but there are a few spots where it's pretty much impossible to get going once you've got a foot down, especially with SPDs and a high saddle....
Si F
Obviously the pics suggest otherwise, but Cavedale is seldom dry. It is the one beside Peveril Castle.
Most of it is pretty rideable, but there are a few spots where it's pretty much impossible to get going once you've got a foot down, especially with SPDs and a high saddle....
Si F
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the beast video below. Comes off the top of the moors over near Ladybower/Derwent and ends up down by the reservoir somewhere...
http://www.mtbbritain.co.uk/images/the_beast_1.wmv
Not a patch on Cavedale though. Seems to be favourite of people who ride Speccy enduros, or santa cruz's and think that getting down it should be some sort of challenge on a 5+" travel bike...
Not dissing it - it's a fun trail, but far from the hardest routes in the Peak...
(makes a good climb....)
Si F
http://www.mtbbritain.co.uk/images/the_beast_1.wmv
Not a patch on Cavedale though. Seems to be favourite of people who ride Speccy enduros, or santa cruz's and think that getting down it should be some sort of challenge on a 5+" travel bike...
Not dissing it - it's a fun trail, but far from the hardest routes in the Peak...
(makes a good climb....)
Si F
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neilll":3nzl6qr7 said:
I think Cavedale may actually be kinder to your bike, as you won't be going that quick on the harsh bits
(especially if walking...)
Si F
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