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I'm off up to the Lakes for a weekends walking and have managed to convince my Dad to get in a bit of biking. He's agreed but on the condition that it's something he won't struggle on.
We're staying pretty close to Whinlatter and I thought that the blue trail there might be appropriate for his level of ability. I've had a quick search on the web and it looks ok, but haven't managed to find a trail guide.
Anyone got any opinions on its suitability for a (becomming) elderly intermediate?
Thanks, TNS
Yep the blue is straightforward and not too much height gain. I recently took my novice mate round it on the hire bikes and he enjoyed it. He bleated a bit on the red routes but just walked a few sections and managed overall.
Cheers Buzz
on its suitability for a (becomming) elderly intermediate?
how old ?
The blue trail is nice and easy but watch out for the rut as you leave the first wooded section and cross the fire road - I've seen a couple of people crash there! Just keep to the right and it'll be fine. There's a fantastic couple of linked berms about halfway round - they're huge and you can take them as fast as you dare. I'd recommend doing the south loop of the red if the blue goes well - the blue takes about 30 mins and the south loop about 45.
how old ?
Late 50's, so not too old but getting there! 🙂
Late 50's, so not too old but getting there!
same as me then :o) I reckon I only have another 20 years biking left in me 🙁
Quercus = oak