Fefe .. I would think a hybrid would be ok, I dont <<cough>> know that stretch of the Ridgeway that well but it is a bridle path and good for walkers et,c so I expect the answer to be yes dependant on the robustness of the hybrid?
I have RTFT but still not sure where we're meeting and when....how far we're going....what the terrain is....or what fecking shoes to wear cos red suede kitten heels are soooooo last year!
Meet at Cowleaze Woods car park which is just off Junc 6 of the M40
We can then cycle along The Ridgeway or The Icknield Way (whichever favours cyclists) and go to Wallingford or Goring as time allows for a spot of lunch by the river and come back up to the car park
Looks a bit tricky to find by all accounts but if you look south of Junc 6 on a map there is also a car park at Aston Rowant nature reserve so as long as we are all there or thereabouts it should work !
Not sure how far it is, but we can cycle out for an agreed time to a pub and then come back again!
Wellies might be an idea
Hoping to meet at the Cowleaze car park and source the Ridgeway from there
Holly reliably informs me that it is trails rather than hardcore mtb territory
Meldy, I trust youll be doing a recce a couple of days before to ensure we dont accidentally happen upon any signs pointing out the ridgeway. We dont want to miss any opportunities not to find it.
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I think Schmunk's keyboard has hiccups.
Evan's Cycle chart suggests either 19-20" or L.
Fefe .. I would think a hybrid would be ok, I dont <<cough>> know that stretch of the Ridgeway that well but it is a bridle path and good for walkers et,c so I expect the answer to be yes dependant on the robustness of the hybrid?
I cant imagine it being too bad for a hybrid but if it is you can zip up the road and save a place in the pub garden!!!
A look at the Ridgeway website may give a clue as to bike suitability?
Oh me oh my. How the heck did I do that? 5x posts one after the other
FeFe - The MTB I can borrow is a 19". No hassle shoving it on the top of the car roof with mine
mtb best. hybrid iffy. 40mph easy in places.
FeFe - I have permission for the lend of an MTB.
Probably best not to ask!! Besides you haven't seen me in full MTB mode!!
So whats the plan for Monday, time location etc. Can we not meet to early as I fancy some modicum of a lie in.
Wellies might be an idea
Hoping to meet at the Cowleaze car park and source the Ridgeway from there
Holly reliably informs me that it is trails rather than hardcore mtb territory
Lil Sis, we wont be short of them if we head to Wallingford/Goring but the book would be a good addition and I also have a map
I'm sure we can manage that...going to go and see my gran afterwards....poor woman is deluded as she thinks Smiffy is wonderful!
She certainly is deluded Cas!
Meldy, I trust youll be doing a recce a couple of days before to ensure we dont accidentally happen upon any signs pointing out the ridgeway. We dont want to miss any opportunities not to find it.
Flatty you sorted out a day off yet or you still on community service?