In the end, didn’t get going til 2, which made things a bitv rushed. I’d say the rossendale way section past Waugh Well is a bit too cheeky for this year – very soft in places. Will work out an alternative for next time. Pretty impressed with Cragg – although I was always a bit concerned that I’d taken a wrong turn and was suddenly going to find someone coming the other way. In fact there was only one other rider up there, plus 5 lads on motos but I think they stayed off the MTB trail.
Has to be said the Drop-off cafe in Edensfield is excellant – very bike friendly – bike wash, stands, locks, don’t mind the fact that you’re filthy, plenty of cakes.
I agree with Podge that Gisburn is better, but this is more on-route.
