After checking out Whinlatter Forest (check this out as well if you want to plan a banger of a weekend) we headed for a true Lakes Classic. We teamed up with Joe Flanagan who runs Flow Mountain Bike Coaching in the lakes. We would always recommend heading out with a guide or someone with experience away from the trail centres.
This was a long day out with a serious elevation gain and some hike-a-bike. We had the most incredible day with the sun making an appearance for most of the day. Both PCJ and Liam who joined us share their tales of suffering and challenges on this loop in the past. It’s remote and exposed. We even got a bit of snow towards the end which just shows how quickly conditions can change.
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Thanks to the following for making this happen:
Joe Flanagan of Flow Mountain Bike Coaching and Guiding - [ Ссылка ]
PCJ at Cush Core
Liam Little
James Vincent
Doug Somerville again capturing the photo’s over the weekend.
Lewis Bradley
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Christo Gallagher - editing and videographer
Chris Hutchens - presenter and bicycle rider
Cover photo: Doug Somerville
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