Family, work and study commitments meant I didn't get out much last year, so I resolved to get out more this year. Unfortunately my plans for April were scuppered by work, so this was the first opportunity I had to get out.
So to make the most of my time I decided to keep it local, I also like travelling by train as I think it adds to the adventure. So the plan was hatched to cycle through the Peak back home.

The forecast wasn't great and this combined with last minute packing meant i chucked in a few extra items "just in case" so I wasn't travelling as light as I would have liked. I also discovered I am not very good at setting up my tarp on my own, on uneven ground in the dark

All in all it was a great trip and although cold I dodged most of the hail storms :D

Full route on Everytrail if your interested
http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php ... babff9b286


Starting point by Brother Smith, on Flickr


Looking towards Manchester by Brother Smith, on Flickr


The A628 150yrs ago by Brother Smith, on Flickr


Where would you rather be on a Monday, commuting along A628 or riding? by Brother Smith, on Flickr


Singletrack by Brother Smith, on Flickr


Pointing he way by Brother Smith, on Flickr


This is why I ride! by Brother Smith, on Flickr


Bivi spot by Brother Smith, on Flickr


Bivi spot wason the skyline by Brother Smith, on Flickr


Haddon Hall by Brother Smith, on Flickr


Hail in May! by Brother Smith, on Flickr

nice looking ride sir!

i miss riding the peaks - maybe next time i'm back i make the effort.