| 1. This is a road route, on A and B roads and country lanes, with a number of hills and long straight stretches, giving a mix of a climbing, speed, and for me, endurance workout.
A long, long trek for me, with uphill to Belmont onto the tops and downhill stretches to Rivington separated by long straights leaving my legs tired. The uphill through Grimeford Village was a killer after the trek over the tops, but shops and pubs brightened the mood. Chorley New Road is one long flat straight stint into town on cycle track - head down and steady rhythm. I did this on the 2nd Sunday in April, in the afternoon, when I had only been returned to cycling about 2 weeks. So I set it at a difficulty setting of 7 for me, but it is probably less for an experienced rider. I am 54, unfit and overweight - younger and fitter types should have no problems with this ride. Warm weather, dry going - who knows - I may try it again. |