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 Post subject: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 12:08 pm 
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As I'm stuck inside ( like most of us :( ) on a rainy Sunday I'm thinking about the next ride :)

Wondering about maybe having another go at this next Sunday....

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.... and seeing how much further I can get ;) Aiming for 40 plus miles depending on the conditions.

Anyone fancy joining?

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From the last time I think most of it should be ride-able.... It's mainly bridleway and tarmac ( very quiet B road and single lane stuff ) but there are a few sections that I'm pretty sure will be a foot deep in mud and need pushing through by now. There isn't much single track but the route was good to ride with a few challenging climbs ;)

It's not really a beginners ride due to the distance and climbing but there's nothing technical or difficult.

You REALLY need to be self sufficient.... to be able to deal with a puncture, weather, carry enough food and drink ( really important ) and to be happy to get yourself back to the car park if you have to bail.

I'm not aiming for a blistering pace but I'd like to keep it fairly constant.

Would be an early start... 8:00 at Ivinghoe Beacon to make the most of the 8hrs of day light.

So in summery start 8:00am ride away from carpark for about 3.5hrs... turnaround ride back :D

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 Post subject: Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 4:44 pm 
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What's your Strava profile so I can see it... am strangely interested in this...

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 Post subject: Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 4:56 pm 
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Just added you on strava... I think you're David Stump?? so you should be able to find me.

Here's the strava ride http://www.strava.com/activities/200667242 from my last go.


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 Post subject: Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 5:03 pm 
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I am David Stump... the one & only ;)

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 Post subject: Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 5:06 pm 
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There look to be some killer climbs on this. Not sure I can do it on the 30th but It'll go on the list and I know a few nutters that would likely be up for it as well ;)

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 Post subject: Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 5:19 pm 
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Well if you don't make it on the 30th I'm planning to do it a few times as I work my way up to the whole 87miles... hopefully next summer... then who knows the double? :lol:

http://ridgewaydouble.net/

edit to add... yep some of the climbs are interesting ;)


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 Post subject: Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 5:56 pm 
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Yep, that's on the list for 2015 now...

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 Post subject: Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 6:07 pm 
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Work permitting i would be up for this next weekend. Might need a pack bigger than 6 liters though.

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 Post subject: Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 8:37 pm 
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Oh mate, you know I like a bit of adventure and decent mileage. I would have been up for this but I am off to Isle of Wight on Sat for the Wiggle ride. Give me shout next time you are planning this.

We must find time for the Wrotham & Ightham loop again one day (yes, I did have to Google the spelling). Too long to wait till spring/summer.

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 Post subject: Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 8:49 pm 
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I would like to have a go not sure if I am fit enough though ,been doing a bit of training on a exercise bike lol

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 Post subject: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:02 pm 
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And i used to live in High Wycombe so know the chilterns quite well, yep some of those hills are nice..... could be up for this ride as well. Have to check on the family calendar for timings though :-)


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 Post subject: Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:12 pm 
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Harry it's the same sort of ride as the Wrotham loop... just twice as long :D

Jamie & Remi... thought you two would like the look of this ;)


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 Post subject: Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:18 pm 
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I may give it ago need to pace myself and not push it to hard at the beginning .

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 Post subject: Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 10:51 am 
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Planning to ride there and join you guys.

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 Post subject: Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 10:55 am 
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Anyone else and I'd say :shock: .... still you'll be starting out at what 4:00am ??? :wtf:

I was going to say ride up to mine and I'll give you a lift :oops:


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