I rode from Sheffield to Macclesfield via the Snake and the inlaw's house in Disley today. Took a little detour and did the loop of the north end of the Ladybower reservoir, because the one thing a recumbent grimpfest needs is a bit of comedy off-roading. The photos mostly speak for themselves
[1], including the sunburn factor:
Anyone with a bike and a working set of legs would do well to go and ride it before the cars come back. It's full of cheery cyclists, and you can hear waterfalls and things rather than motor traffic.
I did have to wait for a while as the road was completely blocked by a line-painting vehicle taking on what I assume was more line paint from another lorry pulled alongside, but there was another waiting cyclist to chat to.
No heroic descending, I'm afraid. I barely got above 40mph. Too many works vehicles and cones in the wrong places, and I'd need to be more familiar with the road.
For reference, the ride from Disley to Macclesfield was much harder than the Snake. The gradients on the A57 are surprisingly Welsh.
I think I drank about 2.5 litres of water.
[1] Apart from the ducks, who were thirsty and kept wanting their water bowl refilled. You'd think ducks would arrange their own drinking water, but evidently not...