Shipley to Leeds Canal Cycleway

Yesterday, I cycled down from Menston to pick up the Shipley to Leeds Cycleway and I can highly recommend it. It is approximately 14 miles one way made up of a combination of Tarmac, rough surface and slightly rocky sections but are also easy to cycle over. I set off at approximately 8.30 am and was surprised how popular route it is even for that time of the morning, although it was a glorious day. I can imagine how busy it could get on a nice weekend. There are some really good websites which cover the whole of the Leeds to Liverpool canal route and I will add some links later.

Bike Radar Forum

Check out this website, see the link on the right hand side of this blog. There is so much information for both beginner and experienced cyclist alike, roadies and mtb's are catered for. A particular shout up for the Forum, which contains some really helpful tips and advice from the folk on there.

Magicshine MJ880 front bike lights

These front bike lights are simply superb, not as cheap as some of the Far East imports but the quality is second to none. Even beat my Ay-up lights that came from Australia!

Reva reservoir via Hawksworth to Menston

I plotted this route on Runkeeper last night, but not had the chance to ride it. It is a one way trip, rather than a circular route but could be picked up pretty easily if you live nearby and made circular if you prefer. The main road though is quite busy and narrow, and I know it well as I used to drive to work and back on it every day. There is also a similar route, a bit longer that I will plot, picking up the next bridleway closer to Dick Hudsons.

Chevin Otley Classic Figure 8 loop - time posted!

Just got in from 11 miles of mtb bliss on a beautiful but very cold ride around the Chevin and dropping back into High Royds and Menston. The trip included the classic figure 8 Chevin loop which is posted as a route in Runkeeper and a segment challenge in Strava. Took it steady and stopped a few times for a breather, I was determined to get up Miller Lane without stopping but failed, not fit enough but not helped with sheet ice across the path, with no grip for the tyres or my shoes. Try the route, it is great and if you have Strava, post a time. Details in the routes and challenges section.