Peak District Epic Ride

We try and meet up to do a huge ride in the Peak District around the time of the summer solstice.
The trails in the Dark Peak were dry, fast flowing and well, just perfect for mountain biking.
We started out in Hope and headed up to Wyn Hill. Descending over the northern side towards Ladybower. After dropping down through the woods we headed around the lake side and climbed up by Hagg farm. From there a fast rocky decent down to the cafe at Ladybower.
After an icecream and a water refill, we headed to the northern end of the reservoir and up and over Cut Gate. We didn't quite make it fully down to the bottom, but turned around and headed all the way back to the cafe.
From there it was one final big climb to take you to The Stash behind the Ladybower pub. And from there it was a fairly simple return to Hope.
Despite Dave getting a bit of heat exhaustion, we did nearly all of the planned 38 miles, finishing on 36 miles.
All in all, a perfect day on the bike with mates in a beautiful park of the country.

[@rookieMTBjon]

Lovely Stuff

[@OriginalCyclist]

Get you on the next one boyo

[@Mugtree]

Absolutely fantastic video. Looks like you guys had just the best adventure 👍. Thank you James for this and all your videos. They absolutely make me happy and want to get out on my bike. Thank you

[@OriginalCyclist]

Awww thanks mate. They make me happy too. When I edit it is like I am riding the day again. Bonus!

[@Mugtree]

@@OriginalCyclist even better you get to relive it twice. Honestly super grateful for what you do. Thank you

[@Joe-wi9qz]

Is that a Garmin on your bars? If yes what’s the model?

[@OriginalCyclist]

@@Joe-wi9qz it is. It’s an 810 or something like that. Couple of years old but really good

[@Joe-wi9qz]

@@OriginalCyclist Good to know, thank you!!

[@aussiedude4742]

how have you found the bike so far, and have there been any problems with it?

[@OriginalCyclist]

Loving the bike. I have a battery issue at the moment with the AXS draining but hopefully SRAM will sort under warranty

[@mr.wil1]

Hi, loving the videos, what gopro mount/setup do u use?

[@OriginalCyclist]

Thanks dude. Just a hero 9 on a chest mount

[@ryanvoegle246]

How is the climbing performance? Stuck between this and a stumpjumper evo expert. Need to decide in the next day or so and been splitting hairs for a week. I’m coming off of a remedy 9.7 (160/150mm) which climbs exceptionally well

[@OriginalCyclist]

It has surprised me just how well it climbs. I've just sold my old 650b spectral from 2017 which was lighter but because the seat angle is steeper on the new one, I feel in a similar position on the climbs. You'll have no problem with this. I flippin' love it