Saturdays Local Fat Bike Ride

Up and out early for a ride on my Beargrease. Had some more time today so planned a longer ride using parts of three local loop rides that i do. There was no over night frost but still cool early on. The sun tried to burn through at times but it was too overcast with a gental breeze at times. Set off and headed over to Broompark area, along the line to Langley Park then up and over the top to drop down onto the Esh line. Upto Waterhouses then up and over to drop down into Crook. A road section up and out of Crook to Willington then back on the line to Brandon. Turned right and down to Croxdale Bridge, through the estate and came out at Bowburn. Back way down to Shincliffe then followed the river to Durham, then back home the cycleway. 37miles in total with 2000ft+ climbing so was a good ride. Below are some photos of the ride and here is the garmin data


Dosent show on the photo but the sun is trying to burn through



Up hill now





At the top, great view

Down hill now, watch out for the gutters in the track !

Back up again through the woods

Summit

Coal factory just outside willington

Under the viaduct towards Croxdale Bridge

Still muddy in the woods

BUCS CX Champs on the old race course

Back home and time for a wash & rest, me not the bike, well both then