Proper Lake District mountain riding

[User482]

This: http://pedalnorth.com/content/high-street-south

It's about 15 years since I rode it and it's still one of my favourite mtb memories.

 

[RWright]

Just remember, mountain biking isn't about taking silly risks; it's about getting safely up and down the mountain and coming home to your loved ones. Today is the funeral of John Graham, who I introduced to mountain biking. He went over the bars and broken his neck as he hit the ground:

http://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/20...ountain-biker-john-graham-who-died-on-skiddaw

Very sad. One of the first things I realized about mountain biking was that being careful was going to be one of my top priorities. Especially since I am new to it. Things can happen very quickly on the trails.

 

[MikeW-71]

Just remember, mountain biking isn't about taking silly risks; it's about getting safely up and down the mountain and coming home to your loved ones. Today is the funeral of John Graham, who I introduced to mountain biking. He went over the bars and broken his neck as he hit the ground:

Sad news

I agree wholeheartedy. I'm 42 and I would very much like to live on for another 42 years if I have anything to say about it. At the highest point of my ride, I was probably only 2 miles from a road. Doesn't sound a lot, but I'm in a place that can't be reached by vehicle, mobile phone might not work. ...

Take care in the wilds people. If in doubt, walk the bike, or find another way round. There's no shame in it.

 

[MikeW-71]

It's been a while, but the weather was so nice yesterday that I could not pass up the opportunity to ride again.

This time it is the Parkamoor route, beginning with a tough climb, that is really unrideable in places (unless you are a trials rider), then the rest of the route is reasonably straightforward until you have to go back down the climb you came up. The camera does not show gradients very well, they always look less steep than they really are.

Enjoy!


View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzUyPQuzKJY

 

[Mo1959]

@MikeW-71 I enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Cubist]

I enjoyed that!

 

[Adam Parker]

Awesome video been looking for details of loops around there. Just a pointer... Have you tried breathing through your nose whilst climbing a longer ascent. I find it relaxes your body more and helps with pace. Hope this helps Adam