Wheel Do It! - Abney, Barrel Inn and Eyam (with Paul)

NOTE: route and distance may be altered (or cancelled) due to the weather - please check your messages and emails before setting out to join the ride.

This ride takes us from Loxley Road via Low Bradfield and up the steady climb of Blindside Lane to Mortimer Road. From there we'll drop down the A57 to Ladybower, turn left and pass the Yorkshire Bridge. We'll continue through Bamford to the traffic lights and turn left to head for Hathersage, where we turn right. After a short distance we take a right onto a narrow lane and a long climb that leads up to the gliding club at Abney. We then drop a little before climbing again past the Barrel Inn and down the other side of the hill to Eyam, where we'll stop for coffee and cake. After refreshments we'll head to Grindleford and up the steady climb of Nether Padley. We then carry on via Ringinglow to Lodge Moor before dropping down Lodge Lane and returning to Rivelin Valley and back to Loxley Road. Although this route has some significant deviations from the horizontal (some of which are steep), we'll take our time and stop for breathers if needed. No-one ever gets left behind!
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
Rides organised via Let's Ride are permitted to have up to 15 participants (this ride may have a lower limit); however, at the start and end of the ride and at any café stops, participants must divide into groups of six or fewer and not mix with the other groups. Please do not attend if you have COVID symptoms (new, persistent cough; fever; loss of sense of smell or taste) or if any of your household has symptoms or is isolating. Maintain social distance throughout the ride, including at the start/finish and the café stop - all participants must maintain a distance of 2 m from others while stationary and 1 m while riding. Bring a facemask for use at the café stop.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
We recommend that all participants 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; we recommend that you also carry at least one spare inner tube, a pump (CO2 inflators are also highly recommended). If you have a mechanical problem we will do our best to assist you and/or lend you an inner tube or repair kit if we can, but it is always best to be self-reliant. 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.