The hottest day of the year is perhaps not the best day to take on an epic cross-Peak ride. But for 29 riders, mid-summer Sunday found them riding from Hayfield to Lady Cannings in Sheffield via Hassop – some 37 miles across both the Dark and White Peak for MTB Dolly’s Mixer.

And it was hot. Very hot.

The ride was in support of the Mend our Mountains Cut Gate appeal, our campaign to raise £74,000 to patch up the #bogofdoom. With the riders chipping in a few pounds before they started and gathering sponsorship once they’d finished we’re hoping we’ll crank up the pennies going to sort out the bogs.

I’d like to say a huge thanks to every rider for taking part on such a hot day and some special thanks to Jason Budd, Jacquie Budd and Mal Gibb. You really made a difference to the day.

But above all, thanks to Chrissy for such a brilliant job. I know it was a big thing for you, but you nailed it and everyone had an awesome time.

If you’d like to sponsor or donate you still can. You could text cutg99 £XX to 70070 or you  can jump on to the BMC’s donation page.

Anyway, here’s a few pics – including people still popping manuals at 34 miles. Gits. Feel free to download them but please put some money into the pot.