The buttertubs pass

ssizefive · 25th March 2016, 17:38

Well today I half killed myself when I cycled the buttertubs pass. I set off from Hawes and headed to castle Bolton, then over Redmire moor and followed the road along to a sharp left turn. This turn took me up,up and up some more onto the top and the relief was unbelievable as I started the descent back into Hawes. 33 miles on some of the steepest roads I have seen. Pleased as can be that I achieved it, I only started riding in July last year for a bit of excercise and only one short section that I had to get off for. Needless to say I am aching allover now and ready for bed

Steve.

FLYING BANANA · 25th March 2016, 18:25

Wow! That is some going. Well done.

willshot · 25th March 2016, 20:51

Well done, that man. You picked the best day of the weekend for your bike ride. Wonderful scenery as well. Was young Ross with you ? lol

FrazzleTC · 25th March 2016, 20:53

Absolutely gorgeous road! Many's the time I've gone over there with friends in all manner of cars. Never cycled it, as yet!

windrush · 25th March 2016, 21:06

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Originally Posted by ssizefive

Well today I half killed myself when I cycled the buttertubs pass. I set off from Hawes and headed to castle Bolton, then over Redmire moor and followed the road along to a sharp left turn. This turn took me up,up and up some more onto the top and the relief was unbelievable as I started the descent back into Hawes. 33 miles on some of the steepest roads I have seen. Pleased as can be that I achieved it, I only started riding in July last year for a bit of excercise and only one short section that I had to get off for. Needless to say I am aching allover now and ready for bed

Steve.

Well done Steve that is some achievement you can be proud of yourself

James.uk · 26th March 2016, 16:14

You should have done it when you were sober Steve, i.e. in your car!

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stevestrat · 26th March 2016, 18:11

Few years ago I did up an old bike with the intention of using it to and from work. To my surprise hills appeared where there were never hills before! Parked the bike after an artic tried to turn me into a radiator emblem.

ssizefive · 27th March 2016, 20:25

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Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

Wow! That is some going. Well done.

Thanks Bob

Steve .

ssizefive · 27th March 2016, 20:27

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Originally Posted by willshot

Well done, that man. You picked the best day of the weekend for your bike ride. Wonderful scenery as well. Was young Ross with you ? lol

Thanks Will, no Ross didn't come with me, if he had I think he would have stolen my car and gone home rather than tackle the hill!!

Steve.

ssizefive · 27th March 2016, 20:30

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Originally Posted by FrazzleTC

Absolutely gorgeous road! Many's the time I've gone over there with friends in all manner of cars. Never cycled it, as yet!

It is a stunning route, I stopped on the top and there was four guys there with their Porsches, I took some photos for them.

Steve.

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