Train, Train, Train.........but unfortunatley without the train!!!

So, as part of my ever increasing training schedule I've started riding to and from work. Approximately a 60 mile round trip (57.9 to be exact). It was difficult to start with, riding a new bike, getting up at 6, riding for 1 3/4 to 2 hours before a full working day, and then another ride after a full working day, but getting into it now.

Duffield at 6.45am

Near Higham at 7.30am (with train!)

This trip, for the last 2 years before I decided to invest in a car, was done with a 20 minute train journey and a couple of 2 mile trips to the station and back!

Its a steady ride, flat through Duffield and Belper until I reach Lower Hartshay and head toward Oakerthorpe. Its the up and down show for a 2-3 miles until you get to Higham and from there into Clay Cross and then into Chesterfield this is relatively flat in comparison. Its a really nice run and riding over the tops near Pentrich is a great way to de-stress after a day at work.