I've always wanted to ride my trackbike from the centre of Town to the top of Outlane. For some of you on here that would be easy. However for me, its a real challenge? Its a 16T rear (cant remember what the front is, 36?- its big anyway).
I reckon the hardest part would be from Town to Marsh.
Come on, can I do it? How hard is it on a singlespeed? Going to do it tonight...
I live in Marsh!!!
Let me know what time and I will cheer you on if you want. 😀
It should be fairly easy. Warm up well beforehand or that first hill will drain you too much. 🙂
I could probably do it with my 42/25 gear on my road bike, and I am so unfit it would make you weep.
Ta. Good idea, although Im freewheeling down from Outlane first! Will ride round town first 🙂
Why not ride along over Nettleton Hill, down Clough road into Slaithwaite (mega steep!) then into town to start. Circular ride which should warm you up for the big ascent. 🙂
I have managed to ride up Clough Road without stopping, once, it's very painful but very rewarding when you manage it.
And if you ever see me in the area on a small blue Kaffenback please say hello. 🙂
Ah good point. 🙂
If you see me on a red and white Fuji- also say hi!
Let me know how you got on. I might be able to join you one day if you were up for it.
Let me know how you got on. I might be able to join you one day if you were up for it.
Will do. I guess the key is smooth, slow- and even tempo
I'd certainly go with the slow bit. 🙂
What time you setting off? Might go out on mine tonight.
how did it go in the end?
Fine. Very slow mind but that helps with base-fitness training huh? 🙂
On that basis Rob has THE most INCREDIBLE base-fitness then!
😉