Wheel climb a bit higher

If you want to stretch your climbing legs, this is the ride for you. It is a great next step if you’ve completed rides such as “Round and round Damflask”. The ride starts with a steady climb up Loxley Road before passing the Nag's Head and to the right of Damflask Reservoir. While the Round and Round Damflask group turn left to Low Bradfield, we’ll continue up the hill to High Bradfield. Here we’re rewarded with fine views across Loxley Valley before we pass through the village and up another shorter but slightly steeper hill followed by a more gentle climb. After reaching the top we get the reward of more stunning views and a lovely sweeping descent. We turn left down a steep descent (which we’ll take steadily) past Agden Reservoir to Low Bradfield, where we’ll stop for coffee and cake. We then have an easy ride back to the start point. Although there is quite bit of climbing in this ride, we’ll take it steady and stop for breathers whenever we need to. If you need to walk up any of the steeper bits, that is fine – we won’t leave anyone behind. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS We recommend that you wear a helmet. Please make sure you wear appropriate clothing for the weather. As usual we do expect you to have ensured your bike is roadworthy and that you have carried out basic pre-ride checks; you should also carry at least one spare inner tube, a pump, and tools to enable you to change a tube if necessary. Don’t forget to bring money for refreshments and a mobile phone. DISCLAIMER This is a purely social group of like-minded people sharing a love of cycling, it is not a formal organisation nor does it have any form of legal structure. We do not profess to be trained ride leaders but do have experience of doing so. You are free to choose to ride with us but in doing so please note that you do so in acceptance that this is entirely at your own risk. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss or injury suffered as a result of your participation. Please also read the terms and conditions on the website.