2023 Route Photos
Here are some photos from recent recce rides around the route:
Blaze Hill
After a significant steep section Blaze Hill opens out
Hooleyhay Lane
Pretty soon you'll be in remote landscapes on Hooleyhay Lane
This is the mid-point on the very steep bit of Hooleyhay
Descent near Cat and Fiddle
We use a bit of main road to avoid an awkward right-turn, and get a great descent
Macclesfield Forrest
Good riding on roads above the Macclesfield Forrest
Blakelow Road
60milers will turn for home but 80s will climb up onto the Blakelow Road
Ipstones Edge
80s will then climb Ipstones Edge
Water Fords
The 80 goes through/around this ford - notice the side-bridge, and both routes go through another ford just after the 2nd food stop - again with a bridge option - you should consider using the bridges
Lask Edge
After the 2nd food stop all routes face the final hill - Lask Edge (wasn't able to photograph this as I couldn't stop - it is 17%)
