Anyone done the route, what are the climbs like, can you get away with using a fast road hybrid bike ?

cheers

Jas

Totally flat to Manchester, a bit bumpy in places, and lots of restrictors, if you have wide bars or panniers,oh theres a large set of steps (about 30) at Widnes near the new Tesco depot.

I take it by restrictors you mean path barriers etc What about over the top at Woodhead the climb.

I am guessing a road hybrid with nice fat low pressure tyres will be fine then.

cheers

Jas

have a look at http://www.transpenninetrail.org.uk/

liots of useful stuff on there, along with decent maps.

the bit over woodhead is a bit steep/loose in places but nothing severe – you could easily push them. otherwise a road hybrid ideal. pretty much flat from donny to hornsea too