Consett to Parkhead Cafe & back

Today there was no wind so decided to head upto Consett for a ride up the Waskerley to Parkhead Cafe and back. Ideal ride for Jane to try out her new mtb and Angus to bed in his new ride. It was a cool start but the sun was shinning so we soon warmed up on the gentle climbs up the Waskerley. The line was quiet early on but by the time we got to the top there was loads of C2C ers heading down and families heading up. We stopped for a refuel at the Cafe then turned and headed back down. It was alot cooler than going up until we got past the open moor sections and back down towards Consett way. Me & Angus had planned to ride home via Lanchester or down to Birltey but noticed there was a motorbike trials event on @ the old quarry at Parkhead so drove back up there to watch that for an hour. We then headed back home via Stanhope, Foresterley for the chippy then Wolsingham Park to wash it wall down with icecreams! Below are some photos from the ride and afterwards

Less than a mile into the ride and the first photos

Quiet @ the coal truck junction this morning, all lined up and ready for the climbs ahead

and we are off

las ttime i crossed the viaduct you could not stand up due to the wind, alot more pleasant today

Angus's new bike but he has nicked my 26" wheels, more whene the 29er wheels land form Westys

Nearing the last open moor section before the top

Refuel time

and back down the Waskerley

get on with it boyo

err can i have my wheels back please big lad

better than the commuter bike

smiling now so must be near the end!

I managed to have a go of the new bike for the last few miles, it rides well

No pedal power here! just skill

My Surly Bud was bigger then the tyre on this, probably about the same psi as well

im £20 lighter and everybody is fed & watered