Wheel Do It! - Up to High Bradfield and Strines (with Betty-Ann)

If you want to stretch your climbing legs and get great views from the moors, this is the ride for you. If you’ve done 3 or 4 loops of Damflask with Wheel Do It!, then you should be fine with this ride. Although you can do this ride on any bike, it is best done on a road bike or hybrid (the hills are harder work on mountain bikes).
The ride starts with a steady climb up Loxley Road before passing the Nag's Head, to the right of Damflask Reservoir and on up the hill to High Bradfield. Here we’re rewarded with fine views across Loxley Valley before passing through the village and up another shorter but slightly steeper hill. After some more gentle climbing the road, we turn left on to Mortimer Road and down a long descent. There are two short, steep climbs to tackle before we reach the Strines Inn where there is the option of a coffee/ice cream sundae stop (and a chance to admire the peacocks). Alternatively, we can carry on past the Strines Inn and drop down to Low Bradfield for a coffee/cake stop at the Flask End café.
Although there is quite lot of climbing in this ride and a couple of short challenging hills, 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 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.