Is this an invitation to start a closest to the bullseye thread, like 'Where am I?', for cyclists?
Seriously though, the term 'just pushing along nicely' should not be used for this route. It is the cycling equivalent to two really nasty climbs at the end of a tough fell race.
I've only ridden it once, and managed to pedal all the way without stopping. I do recall a left-hand bend going up Hardknott being so steep I had to ride it on the wrong side of the road; it's that sort of climb.
You will need low gearing too, otherwise you'll be walking a lot which won't be much fun as it often busy with cars. You'll need good brakes too.
Going back to your first question, my guess is 59 minutes if you're going to ride hard (if you spot a cyclist in front and get carried away), or 90 minutes if you're going to ride it more conservatively.
Originally Posted by Marco
Is this an invitation to start a closest to the bullseye thread, like 'Where am I?', for cyclists?
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