Well, sorry to state the obvious but the weather continues to disappoint doesn't it?

I put a question mark there but really there was no need it would have been more appropriate to put an exclamation mark.

So what is the choice? Sit at home wishing it was drier, warmer and sunnier....nah. Get togged up and get out.

Actually this ride around the Hope valley though rich in the wet and muddy stuff was definitely warm and we thankfully avoided the worst of Storm Kathleen by heading out early doors.

Anyway.....Enough of the weather....we all know its rubbish!

So this ride took Paul and myself on a decent tour of the trails around Ladybower and Hope Valley. Paul was out of his new bike, a Cotic Solaris in a beautifully vibrant orange, off set with some bright blue SIDs. I managed to get a brief test but only on tarmac. It certainly felt honed and ready to put in the miles , quite the pacey machine.

So familiar territory but every ride is different and each one offers its own unique challenges, and most importantly lots of laughs.

The route:
https://www.komoot.com/tour/149930170...

Last ride with Paul (during storm Isha):
   • MTB Derbyshire: Hope Valley in Storm ...  


00:00 Titles and highlights
00:32 Shall we talk about the weather?
01:26 Paul's new Cotic Solaris
02:15 Hagg Farm Descent
04:22 Second half Haggs to The Beast bottom
05:30 Elmin Pitts Climb oh heck
06:06 Jaggers's Clough
06:57 Fast and dry (mostly)
07:57 Down to Edale Rd
08:15 From Mam Tor to Castleton
11:26 Sponsored by Breedon
11:55 Solaris sample
12:15 Naughty Mr Goose
13:16 Conclusions & end titles

PS no AI 😜