Game: Name that road!

[classic33]

I tried

You drew the map!

I was thinking of a stretch along the A58.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

You drew the map!

I was thinking of a stretch along the A58.

Eh, I don’t think he did draw the map 😂

 

[Aravis]

I have now learnt the route that day by heart. But I can't remember which was the start and which was the finish, nor who won.

But all worthwhile in the end. Hartcliff Hill, near Langsett:

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.5...4!1sBirULh6OTHLesa5BdSrNcw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

 

[ColinJ]

I have now learnt the route that day by heart. But I can't remember which was the start and which was the finish, nor who won.

But all worthwhile in the end. Hartcliff Hill, near Langsett:

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.5...4!1sBirULh6OTHLesa5BdSrNcw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

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Well done!

I was searching all around that area but I didn't check that one because my OS map shows 2 masts up there and I can't see them in the SV picture.

I don't normally remember stage finishes, but I do remember that one. There was a very steep climb in Sheffield and following that Nibali made a strong attack which caught the other favourites out and he soloed to the win.

 

[ColinJ]

I was searching all around that area but I didn't check that one because my OS map shows 2 masts up there and I can't see them in the SV picture.

I was thinking of HUGE masts like those on top of Holme Moss or Emley Moor. Instead we have these puny things...

No wonder we can't see those from the other side of the hill!

 

[Buck]

Nicely done @Aravis

It is a cheeky little climb with a false summit. You round the corner thinking you’ve done and a wall of road appears in front of you but definitely worth it as you get to the summit with your lungs on fire and your legs screaming, you hang a right, take a breath and go along Green Moor soaking up the far reaching views. Brilliant.

You’re in the chair @Aravis

 

[ColinJ]

It is a cheeky little climb with a false summit. You round the corner thinking you’ve done and a wall of road appears in front of you but definitely worth it as you get to the summit with your lungs on fire and your legs screaming, you hang a right, take a breath and go along Green Moor soaking up the far reaching views. Brilliant.

As usual, the hunt revealed some interesting places that I haven't been to before and will probably visit one day.

I have ridden Strines/Ewden Bank a couple of times in each direction but not been over to Bradfield/Stocksbridge. Hang on - that reminds me... I planned a route for a forum ride out there from Mirfield but Covid came along and scuppered it. Maybe we can do it next spring, some time after the clocks go forward? (I found that I can get a return ticket to Mirfield for under a fiver and it only takes 30 minutes each way from Todmorden.)

 

[Buck]

As usual, the hunt revealed some interesting places that I haven't been to before and will probably visit one day.

I have ridden Strines/Ewden Bank a couple of times in each direction but not been over to Bradfield/Stocksbridge. Hang on - that reminds me... I planned a route for a forum ride out there from Mirfield but Covid came along and scuppered it. Maybe we can do it next spring, some time after the clocks go forward? (I found that I can get a return ticket to Mirfield for under a fiver and it only takes 30 minutes each way from Todmorden.)

You’re on 👍🏻 Let’s sort something.

 

[Aravis]

Thank you @Buck. I enjoyed that search.

Lately I've been doing a bit of Street View reconnaissance of places and roads I've cycled in the past, and now and then I find the camera has really hit the spot.

Some 10 years ago I spent an idyllic two week holiday in a lovely house at this little hidey-hole:

I sensed that everyone was getting desperate for break from all this climbing .

 

[Dogtrousers]

Hidey-hole ... a potential clue maybe.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Thank you @Buck. I enjoyed that search.

Lately I've been doing a bit of Street View reconnaissance of places and roads I've cycled in the past, and now and then I find the camera has really hit the spot.

Some 10 years ago I spent an idyllic two week holiday in a lovely house at this little hidey-hole:

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I sensed that everyone was getting desperate for break from all this climbing .

I've never been there, but immediately thought "Somerset levels" and streetview shows several very similar views, but I can't locate this one.

 

[MontyVeda]

The terrain reminds me of the wyre/fylde area... but i don't think it is.
And the large distant structure visible between the trees reminds me of Heysham Power Station... but i don't think it is.

It does seem to have the bulk of a power plant though

 

[Dogtrousers]

The terrain reminds me of the wyre/fylde area... but i don't think it is.
And the large distant structure visible between the trees reminds me of Heysham Power Station... but i don't think it is.

It does seem to have the bulk of a power plant though

Sara, enhance the image.
Sure thing, Grissom.

Bugger. It could be anything,

 

[Aravis]

Your collective radar is working quite well. The building is highly relevant and I deliberately made sure it could be seen in the image.

I was on a two week holiday, with my bike, and at the time lived in the Forest of Dean. The Somerset Levels would have been a bit close to home. It was a great holiday, relaxing in the garden and exploring the local area, and a nearby bit of very wild swimming put the seal on it.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

a nearby bit of very wild swimming put the seal on it.

Whilst Hartlepool nuclear power station is immediately adjacent to seal sands, you'd be mad to swim there and it looks nothing like the area so almost certainly a red herring.

Having been born and brought up within sight of said power station, I look forward to being embarrassingly wrong!