Ashby Winter Descending Direct

Stay safe, stay warm, and keep the rubber side down.

The climb warms the legs, but the descent is the ritual. As the group reaches the summit, the leader—usually a 60-year-old former racer named Clive who has not owned a car since 1998—simply nods. The group spreads out, 20 seconds apart. ashby winter descending

It is not a formal competition. There is no trophy, no leader’s jersey, and no finish line tape. Yet, for the dedicated audax rider, the gritty commuter, and the weekend warrior who refuses to surrender to the indoor trainer, the descent routes around the Ashby-de-la-Zouch area represent the ultimate test of nerve, skill, and thermal regulation. Stay safe, stay warm, and keep the rubber side down

So next time the forecast says "wintry showers" and the wind blows from the north, do not hang up the bike. Zip up, light your lights, and head for the high ground. The descent is waiting. The group spreads out, 20 seconds apart

This is a trap.