We got the bikes out in the now predictable torrential rain, and dared to believe in my unswerving optimism that it would brighten up. Fortunately, we left the rain in the car park and chased the storm clouds over the top of Buxton Old Road. The long climb was duly rewarded with a dramatic panoramic view across to the Kinder Valley beneath brightening skies.
The quick descent down Redmoor Lane, through sodden spongy grass left Edwin’s brakes steaming and hissing as we walked through the farmyard.
We dropped down across the A6 at Furness Vale, and then started a long climb beneath pylons before hitting the relentless rocky bridleway, polished by the rain. We stopped for a breather and contemplated a sign offering half a pig for £3 per kg. A good offer, but no-one fancied the continuing up-hill with a pig on the handlebars!
We skirted along Chinley Churn and then took the final descent back onto Laneside. In the fading light, we decided to avoid the A6 and Edwin led us along the canal path back to Disley.
As we passed Swizzles Matlow, the smell of Refreshers distracted Owen, and he twitched amusingly close to the canal. Safely back, we sampled the very hospitable Ram’s Head where the beer was good, and the Bangers and Mash plentiful. Not quite half a pig, but not far off!
The quick descent down Redmoor Lane, through sodden spongy grass left Edwin’s brakes steaming and hissing as we walked through the farmyard.
We dropped down across the A6 at Furness Vale, and then started a long climb beneath pylons before hitting the relentless rocky bridleway, polished by the rain. We stopped for a breather and contemplated a sign offering half a pig for £3 per kg. A good offer, but no-one fancied the continuing up-hill with a pig on the handlebars!
We skirted along Chinley Churn and then took the final descent back onto Laneside. In the fading light, we decided to avoid the A6 and Edwin led us along the canal path back to Disley.
As we passed Swizzles Matlow, the smell of Refreshers distracted Owen, and he twitched amusingly close to the canal. Safely back, we sampled the very hospitable Ram’s Head where the beer was good, and the Bangers and Mash plentiful. Not quite half a pig, but not far off!
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