This was easily, by common consensus, the worst day. 62 miles across the Dales to Hawes. The hills were bad enough, but adding in the weather, four seasons in one day, it was worse, than we thoughtit could be. The moor above Huddersfield was swept by a severe gale carrying with it rain and hail. The cold in the rain and hailstorms was intense, and the wind had the bikes twitching all over the road. The rain kept on until we reached Skipton and then eased, so that we had some sun. This enabled us to enjoy Wharfedale at least as far as Kettleshome. The the rain came again followed us up the valley and stopped as we started the climb to Moss Fell (1800 ft). The wind tormented us the entire length of the valley forcing us into granny gears. The decent into Hawes is steep and with the crosswind couldn't be enjoyed. But all arrived safely ifsomewhat knackered. The few phote opportunites attached.
hi guys:) Sounds like a tough day! can you give us some idea where you are?perhaps a reference to the map on the blog( like we are past Manchester now...) how many more days to go? hope the weather improves!!
ReplyDeleteAll the best - where are the poems tho from Donyerbike?? Too knackered? cheers V
Cor, the wind oop north is reported to be menacing. Presumably pride and peer pressure are not allowing the sensible choice of train to Carlisle? Meanwhile, Victoria, you can do the journey from the comfort of your home by looking at this itinerary:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.cyclingholidays.org/files/1112ppk.pdf