Peak Ride 15/2/09

[Binky]

Out on a ride today to try out a route i've got planned for later this year.

Leaving Nottingham the weather was nice(ish) so i donned the leathers and tinted visor. The further i headed into the Peaks and the more altitude i gained the foggier it became. However i soldiered on to get some nicer weather and drier roads. The Snake Pass (a.k.a. A57) is a lovely little road with brilliant views all the way down.

Lay-by nearer the end of my descent on the Snake Pass.
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/padman36/Peaks%20Reccy/P1010869.jpg

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/padman36/Peaks%20Reccy/P1010867.jpg

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/padman36/Peaks%20Reccy/P1010866.jpg

Lakeside view from a coffee/burger van at the very base of the Snake Pass
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/padman36/Peaks%20Reccy/P1010870.jpg

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/padman36/Peaks%20Reccy/P1010872.jpg

SV looking down to Chatsworth
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/padman36/Peaks%20Reccy/P1010874.jpg

Despite this looking like i parked in the middle of the road there we're in fact cars also parked just out of shot, making the bike safe and sound.
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/padman36/Peaks%20Reccy/P1010877.jpg

Final snack/coffee/toilet break in Matlock Bath
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/padman36/Peaks%20Reccy/P1010886-1.jpg

All the photos from the day here: http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/padman36/Peaks%20Reccy/?start=all
Hope they're all not too dark.


Now for the good bit, a nice rideout surprise for a route very similar to this one here. All welcome...

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=125730

[DMC]

Good pics Binkster, looks like you had a good day out :D

[Dave20046]

Me and orose spotted you binky, were you on a green curvy? I was on a yellow naked and orose was on his black gsxr.

[orose]

Thought it was you I'd spotted going through Hathersage - the fog on the top of the snake was horrible though when we got there.

[Dave20046]

Sorry just seen the pics of your bike above, was definitely you.

[Dave20046]

Thought it was you I'd spotted going through Hathersage - the fog on the top of the snake was horrible though when we got there.
I kacked meself.

[DMC]

I kacked meself.

What, from the fog or seeing Binky in Hathersage? :D

[Binky]

Thought it was you I'd spotted going through Hathersage - the fog on the top of the snake was horrible though when we got there.

Thinking about it i remember nodding at you both now.

I saw sooo many SV's. There was a lovely fully faired yellow curvy with nice sounding twin pipes(i think) just before Matlock and a pair of pointies (turquoise(ish) and one black IIRC)

Was a good ride despite low cloud and fog. Posed a new challenge. :cool:

[Dave20046]

What, from the fog or seeing Binky in Hathersage? :D
The fog...and general riding actually.

[G]

Which part of the A57 did you do?

Sheffield to ladybower or Glossop to ladybower?

I did the A57 on tuesday and there was over a 1ft of snow :p

[orose]

That would explain the standing water all the way across then ;)

We did Ladybower to Glossop, then down to Chapel-en-le-frith and across to Stoney Middleton

[Binky]

G, I came from Glossop towards the reservoir.

Post updated, i forgot to add the link to the rideout thread.

[Rich]

Love them roads,, even better with the sun out. Can't wait for the better weather!!

[madness]

You're keen Binky!

Woke up late with a hangover (Valentines do) the weather's been pretty crap round here all day.

Glad you and the others who got out enjoyed your rides

[petevtwin650]

Nice one Binky.

No excuses for not knowing where the cafes are now ;)

Hope you've remembered all the good overtaking places. That layby for one.:D

[Binky]

Nice one Binky.

No excuses for not knowing where the cafes are now ;)

Hope you've remembered all the good overtaking places. That layby for one.:D

Indeed Pete.

Are you and Lissa about for this one: http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=125730

[Ruthja2801]

Snakes pas looks stunning, Where abouts is it! may have to pay that a visit when i get the bike! :D

[markryker]

Good pics, and some nice looking roads....tempting! :-D

[Ed]

Still holding out on the wash front then:D

[Ratty]

Snakes pas looks stunning, Where abouts is it! may have to pay that a visit when i get the bike! :D

It runs from Glossop (east of Manchester) to Sheffield and is stunning.

Ratty

[vardypeeps]

Love your colour scheme on the bike! Nice road Snakes Pass