Jacobs Ladder - West to East or East to West

sirichmond
sirichmond Posts: 250
edited September 2010 in Routes
Morning all,

Plannig a ride to incorparate Jacobs ladder see here

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=268739935301

My question is which is the best way to ride over Jacobs Ladder, East to West or West to East? I have found a ride starting from Edale that includes Jacobs Ladder thats 18 miles and one that starts from the west thats 22. Also any other good rides that include Jacobs Ladder please let me know details, gpx, web address etc.
Cheers
Simon
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Yorkshire & North East MTB

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  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    The classic Edale loop(Jacobs Ladder)starts in either Edale or Hayfield and goes clockwise.We start in Edale because it's closer and you finish the ride with the descent of Jacobs.If you start in Hayfield it's basically the same but you do Jacobs at the beginning of the ride.
    The difference between the 18 an 22 is just an extra bit past Kinder reservoir which can be a real bog/slog after rain.
    Probably my favourite Peak route.
    If you want a gpx file PM your email address and I'll sort you one out.
    We're doing it on the weekend of 25/26th
    Lynskey R480

  • Tank-slapper
    Tank-slapper Posts: 968
    If you enjoy riding down steep rubble piles, then ride down Jacobs.

    If you don't then walk up it and do the long down into Hayfield.
  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    imo,i would rather walk/ride up jacobs ladder,as i find the downhill on other side easier,its longer and more rideable....as im not into big drop offs and riding a wall of unrideable rock(imo,again)......when we ride it,we find its more enjoyable to do what i said,as i think you will find ride up other side is more of a push then pushing up ladder(imo)....suppose at end of day,it depends on what you can ride.....
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  • bunyip
    bunyip Posts: 52
    I prefer going up Jacobs and back down into Hayfield, if you prefer your dowhills longer and faster this is the best way if you like steep and technical then go down jacobs
  • shm_uk
    shm_uk Posts: 683
    altern_8 wrote:
    imo,i would rather walk/ride up jacobs ladder,as i find the downhill on other side easier,its longer and more rideable....as im not into big drop offs and riding a wall of unrideable rock(imo,again)......when we ride it,we find its more enjoyable to do what i said,as i think you will find ride up other side is more of a push then pushing up ladder(imo)....suppose at end of day,it depends on what you can ride.....


    Ditto
  • shm_uk
    shm_uk Posts: 683
    bunyip wrote:
    I prefer going up Jacobs and back down into Hayfield, if you prefer your dowhills longer and faster this is the best way if you like steep and technical then go down jacobs


    +1

    I'm sure Jacobs is a great downhill, but it's very short and over too quickly.
  • ratty2k
    ratty2k Posts: 3,872
    Maybe, but if you do the classic loop backwards you go up the fun bit of Roych Clough and up the fun bit of Rushup edge. The descents are better if you do it the 'correct' way round.
    Jacobs aint over too quick,, it is technical, but the 'drops' are rollable anyway.
    The descent into Hayfield, while pretty long apart from a few sections would be pretty dull IMO. I do enjoy rocky tech tho', so each to their own.
    Plus if you go down Jacobs, the farm track at the end can be fun if you relay the gates, a fast blast before the pub. :lol:
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  • hoochylala
    hoochylala Posts: 987
    ratty2k wrote:
    Plus if you go down Jacobs, the farm track at the end can be fun if you relay the gates, a fast blast before the pub. :lol:

    This - although the water bars on that track nearly caught me out a few times the last time I rode it! :)

    Ridden it both ways and can't decide which I prefer, they both have their pros and cons - riding the classic way it does feel like you earn the JL descent at the end because of all the climbing leading up to it and through the ride.
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  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    bunyip wrote:
    +1

    I'm sure Jacobs is a great downhill, but it's very short and over too quickly.

    Jacobs short?
    From the top to the stream crossing it's 1.4km!
    altern_8 wrote:
    as im not into big drop offs and riding a wall of unrideable rock(imo,again)..
    You have the steep rocky top then the rutty single track through the gate to finish with the boulder field at the bottom and it's all 100% rideable!(I'm in no way shape or form a DH god either)
    As Ratty2k mentioned if you do it the other way around and you're going UP 3 of the best descents of the ride,Coldwell Clough,The Roych and Rushup Edge.
    Classic loop everytime for me
    Lynskey R480

  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    like i said guys,just my opinion...maybe im mad in some sort of way,but i find it a challenge trying to ride up jacobs ladder....and we will all have our fav ways of including it in a route.as hoochylala said,has its pro's and con's which ever way you ride it.
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  • sirichmond
    sirichmond Posts: 250
    cheers guys you have made it so much clearer :) .
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  • bunyip
    bunyip Posts: 52
    glad we could clear that up for you :lol: now, hardtail or full suss?
  • Bluemoon39
    Bluemoon39 Posts: 168
    Ridden once (doing again on Sunday :D ) the classic way (down JL).
    No way I would want to ride it the other as Coldwell Clough,The Roych and especially Rushup Edge descents are fantastic.
    My mates have done it once both ways and they all said that clockwise is by far the best way round (Down JL).

    And HT as that's all I've got :wink:
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  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    Done it on a full rigid Saracen with V-brakes(back in the day) then a HT but more recently has been a FS.I'm currently building a HT so I'll give it a go again.Should be fun haven't ridden a HT for about 8years :D
    Lynskey R480

  • ratty2k
    ratty2k Posts: 3,872
    ibbo68 wrote:
    Done it on a full rigid Saracen with V-brakes(back in the day) then a HT but more recently has been a FS.I'm currently building a HT so I'll give it a go again.Should be fun haven't ridden a HT for about 8years :D

    Going to hold you to that fella! :)
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  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    im sure in the near future,i will find out if the 'correct' way to ride it is as good as you all say,going to have a go at it one day :)
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  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    altern_8 wrote:
    im sure in the near future,i will find out if the 'correct' way to ride it is as good as you all say,going to have a go at it one day :)
    We're doing it on Saturday 25th if you want to tag along 8)
    Lynskey R480

  • blister pus
    blister pus Posts: 5,780
    ibbo68 wrote:
    Done it on a full rigid Saracen with V-brakes(back in the day) then a HT but more recently has been a FS.I'm currently building a HT so I'll give it a go again.Should be fun haven't ridden a HT for about 8years :D

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  • Giggsmaster
    Giggsmaster Posts: 632
    ibbo68 wrote:
    altern_8 wrote:
    im sure in the near future,i will find out if the 'correct' way to ride it is as good as you all say,going to have a go at it one day :)
    We're doing it on Saturday 25th if you want to tag along 8)

    What time are you looking to start and what mileage are you doing?
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  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    Giggsmaster wrote:
    ibbo68 wrote:
    altern_8 wrote:
    im sure in the near future,i will find out if the 'correct' way to ride it is as good as you all say,going to have a go at it one day :)
    We're doing it on Saturday 25th if you want to tag along 8)

    What time are you looking to start and what mileage are you doing?

    any ideas on distance and start time,myself and giggsmaster might tag along......
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  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    Mileage is around 16(a tough 16)
    We're meeting at 08:30(ish) at the layby in Barber Booth,but a couple of lads are coming from Hull and they're always late :D
    Lynskey R480

  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    ibbo68 wrote:
    Mileage is around 16(a tough 16)
    We're meeting at 08:30(ish) at the layby in Barber Booth,but a couple of lads are coming from Hull and they're always late :D

    do you know it might be a bit busy round jaggers clough/edale/jacobs ladder/hayfield and rushup edge on saturday,as there is the 10th hope valley challenge??.....no matter how many miles you do in peaks,they are always tough,or is that just me :roll: ,ill see if bro(giggsmaster) is up for the 8-30 ish start,ill warn you now tho,im not the quickest of riders,dont want to feel as if im holding you all up :oops:
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  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    altern_8 wrote:

    do you know it might be a bit busy round jaggers clough/edale/jacobs ladder/hayfield and rushup edge on saturday,as there is the 10th hope valley challenge??.....no matter how many miles you do in peaks,they are always tough,or is that just me :roll: ,ill see if bro(giggsmaster) is up for the 8-30 ish start,ill warn you now tho,im not the quickest of riders,dont want to feel as if im holding you all up :oops:
    I've just heard about the Hope challenge,no matter it's usually busy at weekends anyway.
    Don't worry about the pace,we're very relaxed and slow on the ups anyway :D
    Drop me a PM if you're going to make it so we know not to set off with out you :D
    Lynskey R480

  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    ibbo68 wrote:
    I've just heard about the Hope challenge,no matter it's usually busy at weekends anyway.
    Don't worry about the pace,we're very relaxed and slow on the ups anyway :D
    Drop me a PM if you're going to make it so we know not to set off with out you :D

    i read about it in september's issue of mbr while sat on the throne today :oops:
    im not to bad on the ups,i can keep my wheels turning,its the downs im not too quick on as had my confidence knocked a few times this year,so may walk parts you may ride :cry:
    ill get in touch with bro(tuesday) to see if we can make it,as it would mean a 6am start in car for us :shock: :lol:
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  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    altern_8 wrote:
    ibbo68 wrote:
    it would mean a 6am start in car for us :shock: :lol:

    But it'll be worth it 8)

    We usually finish off with a pint in the Ramblers Inn 8)
    Lynskey R480

  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    ibbo68 wrote:

    But it'll be worth it 8)

    We usually finish off with a pint in the Ramblers Inn 8)

    as long as you take it easy on my old legs :wink:
    a pint in the ramblers,i think ill be asking for nearest a+e :lol:
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