One of my favourite training rides back in the early 70s,from Bolton up to Whaley, Milton, Dunsop Bridge, Slaidburn my favourite place on Earth over the
Trough to Lancaster Blast back down A6 thro
Preston back over Belmont to Bolton, 100miler a grand day out

My first bike, in the war years was a sit-up and beg monster, but when I realised it was a means of exploring our lovely countryside, football and cricket were forgotten!  I was in early teens and In those war years there was hardly any traffic (petrol rationed), no signposts, not much food available (food rationing) even if you had the money which we hadn't!  So cheese sandwiches and an apple were the norm.  The bike was gradually made more fashionable, with dropped handlebars, cable front brake and single fixed gear and Brooks B17 saddle.  I got a part time job at the local bike shop, starting as errand boy then apprentice mechanic.  A new Accles and Pollock chromo-molybdenum frame was purchased and my first road bike was ready!  With a school friend we would set off from Burnley with a Barts half-inch map and the world was at our feet!  Wharfedale, Malham Cove, Bolton Abbey, then further afield to Wensleydale, Swaledale, Ripon and Dentdale.  70-80 miles were normal, with occasional 100-120 miles on a long summer day!  Some of the steep bits were get off and push, but that was all in the day's work.  In spite of the many cobbled road stretches  in those days those were some of the happiest days in my long life.
But here I am, 97 years old next month, with arthritic knees and very limited mobility.  But I have an exercise bike and pedal the roads I love in your company with PC set up before me!  The miles fly by and my leg muscles keep strong despite other forms of exercise.  Its a great substitute for the real thing, especially when you know most of the routes like the back of your hand.
I am very grateful for your familiar posts.

Albert Winstanley country. Was always glued to his Cycling Today Magazine articles in the 80s.

Well that was a real treat! A really grand day out. Thanks for posting, I am inspired to have a go at this route. Good to see a bunch of ‘older guys’ enjoying their bikes.

A+++++.

Looks like a fantastic ride David

Great to see you back on the bike again young man, been wondering were you got to cheers for taking us along 👍👌💪🍺

Enjoyed this popping up on YouTube..
Takes me back to my old stomping ground..
Good ride chaps 👍

Just as you are going down the other side of the trough at about 8:19 there's a cyclist coming the other way, it was me.
I've just edited my footage of the day and seen you.

What a great day that was to be out there!

Great video Dave been looking forward to this for a while actually sitting watching it in corfu with a glass of wine I will be back on the bike when I get home love to you all

Superb cycling up those hills, I think I"d be pushing.
Old Blokes rule

Great video to watch and well done to you all

Yes I did enjoy old bloke. Thanks mate. Haven’t seen you in some time. Hope you are well.

Great video and a great route 😃

Good to see you back making videos, looked a great day out.
Thanks for sharing 👍🚵‍♂️🍻

Always enjoy your videos and you always have a great choice of music too! 😁👍

Lovely post Dave and beautiful countryside even though I do say it as a Yorky….just shows you what us seniors can still do and enjoy….Bessies…Ron

superb !

Great to have you back. Long time, no see. Cheers from downunder in New Zealand.

Super smooth tarmac? Nay. Pretty though.😊