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ukbabz said:
Lovely day riding around the hills around here including the ridgeway, Coome Gibbet, Walbury hill, Whitchurch hill and Streatley.
Took this at the top of Coombe, was a lovely view over the area from up there:
Sounds lovely, would be interested in seeing the route as I'm trying to piece together something including that part of the world Took this at the top of Coombe, was a lovely view over the area from up there:
theboyfold said:
Sounds lovely, would be interested in seeing the route as I'm trying to piece together something including that part of the world
It was a bit challenging on the legs but was a good ride - https://www.strava.com/activities/1765170689
The loop into Yattendon was to take in a beer or two at the West Berkshire Brewery ;-)
PomBstard said:
A twig through the chainring was today’s wtf moment - I mean, how...???
Crank is locked at this point
Some witchcraft mischief going on with sticks and branches. I had one leap up from under the front tyre the other week and it jabbed me in the shin and went right up, under the knee/shin pad. 6" long graze culminating in quite a cut at the top. Thought it was going to stick right in but fortunately avoided it.Crank is locked at this point
ukbabz said:
It was a bit challenging on the legs but was a good ride -
https://www.strava.com/activities/1765170689
The loop into Yattendon was to take in a beer or two at the West Berkshire Brewery ;-)
Looks good. I live in Wantage and work in Pangbourne, and often drive to the A34 from work. Know the area well. It's really picturesque. https://www.strava.com/activities/1765170689
The loop into Yattendon was to take in a beer or two at the West Berkshire Brewery ;-)
Went up to Macclesfield Forest, did part of the off-road route near the Cat & Fiddle pub, lots of chunky rock and some slippy roots. Then into the forest itself where there is a small but impressive set of trails dug by the locals. Got a bit of beginner jump practice and some small drops in.
ukbabz said:
It was a bit challenging on the legs but was a good ride -
https://www.strava.com/activities/1765170689
The loop into Yattendon was to take in a beer or two at the West Berkshire Brewery ;-)
Thanks, I might give it a go this weekend https://www.strava.com/activities/1765170689
The loop into Yattendon was to take in a beer or two at the West Berkshire Brewery ;-)
ukbabz said:
Lovely day riding around the hills around here including the ridgeway, Coome Gibbet, Walbury hill, Whitchurch hill and Streatley.
Took this at the top of Coombe, was a lovely view over the area from up there:
Only made the trip out to climb up The Gibbet twice. The second time was so "emotional" that I never went back...Took this at the top of Coombe, was a lovely view over the area from up there:
https://www.strava.com/activities/624362929#152432...
...ETA: It was a much nicer experience the first time out... https://www.strava.com/activities/559425213#135409...
Edited by yellowjack on Monday 13th August 16:07
yellowjack said:
Only made the trip out to climb up The Gibbet twice. The second time was so "emotional" that I never went back...
https://www.strava.com/activities/624362929#152432...
...ETA: It was a much nicer experience the first time out... https://www.strava.com/activities/559425213#135409...
How does it compare to Streatley? https://www.strava.com/activities/624362929#152432...
...ETA: It was a much nicer experience the first time out... https://www.strava.com/activities/559425213#135409...
Edited by yellowjack on Monday 13th August 16:07
theboyfold said:
How does it compare to Streatley?
Not sure I really recall how Streatley Hill feels to ride. I just know that Coombe Gibbet has fabulous views, and if you grow a set and turn right up the chalk road to the actual Gibbet, you get even more elevation. There's a village on top of a nearby hill that's really pretty too. My only recollection of Streatley Hill was riding it in very poor weather (roads looking like rivers in places) as part of a REALLY hilly route. Can't remember the name of it but it was a local club route I nicked off the internet...
yellowjack said:
Not sure I really recall how Streatley Hill feels to ride. I just know that Coombe Gibbet has fabulous views, and if you grow a set and turn right up the chalk road to the actual Gibbet, you get even more elevation. There's a village on top of a nearby hill that's really pretty too. My only recollection of Streatley Hill was riding it in very poor weather (roads looking like rivers in places) as part of a REALLY hilly route. Can't remember the name of it but it was a local club route I nicked off the internet...
Coombe is longer so takes a bit more out of the lungs but not quite as steep, Streatley just keeps getting steeper towards the top. So you start at 8-9% which is nice enough then you as you climb it tops out just above 20% according to the garmin.Much nicer view from the top of Coombe Gibbet than Streatley too
Weekend in Criccieth, so brought the road bike with me to try a route a mate had suggested.
North via cycleway 8 to Penygroes, then east up the Nantlle Valley, which comes out at Rhyd Ddu.
Down to Beddgelert, then back across country to the campsite.
Nantlle is stunning even with dodgy weather....
North via cycleway 8 to Penygroes, then east up the Nantlle Valley, which comes out at Rhyd Ddu.
Down to Beddgelert, then back across country to the campsite.
Nantlle is stunning even with dodgy weather....
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