Peak Rider

A few weekends ago saw my first proper outing to the Peak District, which I am extremely lucky to have right on my doorstep. It was also the first time out in national speed limit territory so I was excited but a wee bit nervous as well. I decided to leave at 3pm when there was an England football match on in the hope that the roads would be pretty quiet (they were, but not as quite as I thought they might be!). It was a perfect sunny day, if anything it was a bit too sunny and I'd only had my leathers on for a few minutes before I started to feel massively uncomfortable!

I headed out on the A57 towards Glossop, past the Ladybower Inn then took a left towards Bamford. At the A6187 I turned left again and headed towards Hathersage. After Hathersage I took another left which takes me back into Sheffield via Ringinglow and round Burbage (I've since discovered that little road is called Fiddler's Elbow...awesome!). I stopped off briefly to walk on the moor a bit (somewhat of a challenge in leathers!) and take in the amazing view before returning to the bike where I took this photo:



I then headed back into Sheffield on Ecclesall Road, and realised how burnt my face was when I got back! I had such a fabulous afternoon, I really wish the roads could be that quiet all the time. One of my friends from back home has recently done his direct access and has got a bigger bike now so wants to come up and stay for a weekend and do some serious Peak biking. I'm very much looking forward to it already!