Well better late then never.
All 5 of us managed to get out for this "Killer Loop" which was brilliant as it meant more people to egg each other on.
Start was at a rain soaked car park in Stainforth, but thanks to Halbro we arrived in comfort and style.
First section was mainly on tarmac (1 1/2 to 2 miles) until the first climb (Holy Sh*t what a climb) it seemed to go on for ever, so Phil was off like a Priest in an orphanage!
After the long, long, long climb we came to the going along and then down bit, and by god did it go down.
Richard attached his new Mini Video to his bike and off we went for at least 2 miles of grass then rocky track, and then more rocky track and some water splashes until another long road section into ArncliffeWhen we got to Arncliffe we were met with a Horror story, 'NO CAFE or TEA ROOM' what a desolate place to arrive in, luckily we rode on and discovered a Caravan park that had a shop that sold Coffee and Chocolate (see pictures) so problem sorted.
Lucky we found the Chocolate as it was to be required on the next climb out of the Valley, which again was very, very long, so off went Phil again into the distance, he is not one to shy from a climbing challenge and this was a challenge. Any way, we eventually made it to Malham Tarn and the last long flowing section on very well groomed paths for the walkers, by this time Rob was having a seat issue, and Dave was on his chin straps (Chocolate had run out) but it was mainly down from here so luck was with them.
The last section of down hill on The Pennine way was rocky and fast and my calf muscles had decided that it was time to remind me that they wanted to go home.
What a brilliant, fantastic ride that has to be done again and again and again.
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