Did that trail last year. I followed it on for a couple of miles after it ends at the top. Still the best part was going back down. Keep em coming and see you soon
@@englishcyclist can't remember if I mentioned it, I'm aiming to do all the trails on the 6th May, you're most welcome to join me. I'll post it up on the FB closer to the time.
Brought back memories. I backpacked this route in July 1974. Don't recall seeing a soul. Just a ballast track bed and no lights in the debris strewn tunnels.
Excellent ride Tom, nice surface through the tunnels, different to the tunnels near me Oxendon and Kelmarsh they are absolutely full of potholes. Enjoy your week
I had a Giant Mountain bike, rebuilt it with hydraulic brakes and new tyres, stripped the forks and rebuilt them, found it as heavy as , hard bike to ride (26" wheels btw). Now got a Specialized Rockhopper Elite, miles better!! Walked a bit of this trail, below it is really nice, drop down after RushupTunnel, great vid btw!! loved it!
Did this trail in 2020 - at the height of the pandemic. Still lots of people walking and cycling as able to 'exercise and social distance'. It was summer and we got caught in a thunderstorm - it was raining 'stair-rods' by the view over the bridge near the start of your video. Still a fantastic ride and experience.
Did Monsal trail back in 2017 absolutely loved it. Views are amazing. Would love to do it again.
Did that trail last year. I followed it on for a couple of miles after it ends at the top. Still the best part was going back down. Keep em coming and see you soon
Thanks Mark, the return was excellent.
@@englishcyclist can't remember if I mentioned it, I'm aiming to do all the trails on the 6th May, you're most welcome to join me. I'll post it up on the FB closer to the time.
Will have a look, and check my working schedule but sounds fun!
I’ve been looking at this place to go ride with the kids,,definitely goin soon pal 👍
Have fun
It's on my plans for a ride this year!
It will not disappoint, a lovely ride.
Great video
Hoping to do the trail soon
What camera did you use on this video
Thanks very much! Ohh must be DJI Action 3 on this one.
Brought back memories. I backpacked this route in July 1974. Don't recall seeing a soul. Just a ballast track bed and no lights in the debris strewn tunnels.
Glad to stir some memories, must have only just pulled the old track up by 74.
Love rail trails, that one's a classic 👌
Thanks Randel
Excellent ride Tom, nice surface through the tunnels, different to the tunnels near me Oxendon and Kelmarsh they are absolutely full of potholes. Enjoy your week
Thanks 👍I enjoyed this ride very much, just stunning views everywhere.
Riding it soon as nice day midweek would it be better to take a good front light tunels looked dark , good video tho.
Should be fine without but always a good idea to have some lights anyway, cracking route & sure you’ll love riding it.
I had a Giant Mountain bike, rebuilt it with hydraulic brakes and new tyres, stripped the forks and rebuilt them, found it as heavy as , hard bike to ride (26" wheels btw). Now got a Specialized Rockhopper Elite, miles better!! Walked a bit of this trail, below it is really nice, drop down after RushupTunnel, great vid btw!! loved it!
Thanks very much, I used to have a rockhopper but not sure it was an elite, but I loved that bike. Thank for tip on end of tunnel.
Did this trail in 2020 - at the height of the pandemic. Still lots of people walking and cycling as able to 'exercise and social distance'. It was summer and we got caught in a thunderstorm - it was raining 'stair-rods' by the view over the bridge near the start of your video. Still a fantastic ride and experience.
Thank you for the comment, yes fantastic experience describes it perfectly!
A great ride cycled out from Gainsborough joined it at Bakewell then cycled home a ride of over 100 miles
Nice ride out and a very pretty century!