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Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
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Author:  Sarpullido [ Mon Nov 24, 2014 1:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
I don't know. I'm finishing planning the route in ridewithgps. It'll be aprox 75km from home to the start following cycle paths mainly. That's 4 hours but it'll be in the dark at the beginning, so minimum of 5 hours including stops and wrong turns...maybe 3am? Uhmmm...yes, it's too early.
Author:  bugeye [ Mon Nov 24, 2014 1:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
Yes... maybe save that for the summer ;)
Author:  Whytey [ Mon Nov 24, 2014 7:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
bugeye wrote:
Jamie & Remi... thought you two would like the look of this ;)


Anything at 30miles+ (off road!) looks good. New scenery adds to the appeal. Just not this week. I wait for the hailstorm ;-)
Author:  harry48 [ Wed Nov 26, 2014 5:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
I will definitely go Martin if the trip is still on ,got Monday off in case I am knackered lol.
Author:  bugeye [ Wed Nov 26, 2014 9:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
I'm sure you'll be fine Harry... Just remember to bring enough food ;)

I usually go with a couple of ham rolls on top of the usual cereal / energy bars.

Weather is looking good :)

Might also be a good idea to bring lights just incase we get caught out on the timing of the return leg ;)
Author:  harry48 [ Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chilternsw and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
Will pack extra gear ,is anyone else going .
Author:  Scarper [ Thu Nov 27, 2014 12:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
Will you be parking at Ivinghoe Beacon National Trust Car Park? Postcode for that is LU6 2EG.
Author:  bugeye [ Thu Nov 27, 2014 1:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
Yep the car park here -

https://www.google.co.uk/maps?q=Ivinghoe+Beacon+National+Trust+Car+Park,+Dunstable&hl=en&ll=51.833464,-0.604559&spn=0.004707,0.011362&sll=51.84527,-0.604763&sspn=0.037648,0.090895&oq=ivinghoe&hq=Ivinghoe+Beacon+National+Trust+Car+Park,&hnear=Dunstable,+Central+Bedfordshire,+United+Kingdom&t=h&z=17

Aiming to get going at 8:00 am ;)
Author:  RedTwo [ Sat Nov 29, 2014 11:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
Would love to join you as I'm feeling better now, but I think I'd be pushing my luck with that long ride after not doing any for a while.. :(
I even bought some winter socks last week.. :lol: :D :lol:
Have fun guys.. :)
Author:  bugeye [ Sat Nov 29, 2014 1:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
Don't worry Harvey... plenty more chances to try out those winter socks ;)

GPX of route for anyone interested http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=okrvzuyvwbnjjbgz

Weather is looking good so all set for tomorrow :D
Author:  Scarper [ Sat Nov 29, 2014 2:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
I see from your GPS link and from some other threads i have read about this route that there is water taps at various points, did you use any of the water taps along the way mate? Water for 80 miles (7-8 hours) is quite a bit of extra weight to carry even though it might not seem like it. If they are good to use then i can probably take half of what i was planning.
Author:  bugeye [ Sat Nov 29, 2014 2:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
Don't think well make 80 miles ;) but I see where you're coming from.

I've not used the taps but I'd assume they were fine to use if they are marked on the route map from the site I linked.

The route passes at least one petrol station and runs through Wendover... I'm sure there will be a shop or similar.

I'll carry 2lts in my back pack and a 750ml bottle this will be plenty for me with one pit stop and I drink a fair amount.

The main thing is food really... I got caught out the last time I rode it by not eating enough... soon enough. At the end of the day it's not the wilds of Wales or the Highlands of Scotland... there's always a shop or pub nearby it just means that you spend time looking for a sandwich instead of riding ;)
Author:  Sarpullido [ Sat Nov 29, 2014 4:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
How many miles are we planning to do before returning to car park? I'm going to try to ride to the starting point. Can anyone bring some water to the car park?
Author:  Sarpullido [ Sat Nov 29, 2014 5:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
Oh I see this is the famous Ridgeway route? I heard about it on singletrackworld. List of water taps in the route:
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/viewe ... vmoe13XHX8
Author:  Scarper [ Sat Nov 29, 2014 8:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chilterns and Ridgeway Sunday 30th November
I have put some extra water in the car if you need/want to fill your bottles there mate.
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