Some of those of us who did the Southwater tri-relays at the weekend figured it would be good to train together and do some long bike rides (coffee and cake stops included), and possibly some swimming and stuff.
Hollywood has a basic route he uses from his home out towards Box Hill, and I know some routes from there, although the more routes the better as far as I'm concerned. We might have to meet up on the route as we'll be a bit spread out, but I really fancy riding as part of a group for those several hour long rides.
I'm tracing out some possible route on Gmap, but for now, here's
Hollywood's route.
Those interested:Bear
Hollywood
Shiraz
Flipper
Green Eyes
Happychap
(add name - obviously!)
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I'm putting together some rides that'll add onto it as a starting point - will post them here.
Nervous about the Box Hill climb, going to go and give it a try tomorrow
Thanks for getting this organised.
the brave can do two laps!
What time you thinking of heading out tomorrow?
Zilla and Ergo gave me the route down to Box Hill originally - so it is all Zilla's fault really!
Not sure what time at the mo - legs are a bit sore and I'm running tonight - hopefully about 10am as I'm off work but might leave it until the evening
Was thinking for the rides that HappyChap and Greenie could meet up with me as I head out through Leatherhead on the A24
could do with something a bit inbetween though.
How Lane on that route is an evil bu99er of a hill!
Zig zag could be the Surrey equivalent of Ditchling. Let me know how you do tomorrow. I've been down it but not up <gulp>
I'm working all day tomorrow so won't be able to make it however, may be able to skive Friday early afternoon if you fancy another crack at it then?
Having said that I've just put buying my road bike back a couple of months by having a rather expensive bone scan to sort my shin splints - mtb it is!
Those interested:
Bear
Hollywood
Shiraz
Flipper
Green Eyes
Happychap
Pink
Any news on Southwater and the times for swimming, Pinklet?
Bear - I'm still trying to find out about work tomorrow... will let you know later.
And should we pick a first weekend date ride too?
The Zig Zag doesn't get one of those greater than signs on the map (meaning very steep), whereas there is a road the other side of the A24 that does - might investigate that sometime :os
L2B route could be a goer, would be nice to do it with slightly fewer bikes around!
I do think it would be good to have a date to go for though, and then see what the interest is.
I'm interested in this but could you let me know what type of riding it is and how quick you go and just whats generaly involved?!?!
I have an MTB and live in Reigate. Box hill is about 7 miles from me.
Ta
-Alex
Not done the BallBuster but others on the forum have even if no-one on this thread. I know it's supposed to be a tough ride but very enjoyable.
Some roads just aren't good for cycling though - although I'm posting routes I haven't checked them, but if they're ones other people have done then they can say if they're good or not. I'm sure we'll evolve a good set of routes.
Makes a nice ride on it's own. Especially if you like hills.
There's nowt queerer than folk.
Hmmm - got to get used to daft distances like that I suppose - wibble! Might try my first 100 on something a bit less hilly though. Maybe a trip down in FS's direction?
Working link
Hollywood's coming from somewhere near Bushy Park so maybe you could meet up with him and Shiraz for the Box Hill ones?
Whens the 1st ride planned (whats this about some people have work Lindi!)
Cash is a bit tight for me so may have to cancel my trip 16th/17th in which case I'd be up for it then