The Grand Return, 41km, not a difficult ride, but will test the legs after the ride to Northampton. Prelude: From Northampton to Cranfield avoiding roads all together is a bit of a challenge. There are plenty of good segments but they are not always easy to link. Temptingly there’s a bridleway connects the comfortable gravel fire roads of Salcey to the village of Gayhurst and … Continue reading Grand reUnion (part 2)
Adventure ride: a day out that takes in some less cycled paths.45km, nearly all flat, but uneven in places. Here is a ride that gives a sense of discovery. But don’t be put off everything here is ridable and enjoyable especially when you time it right. Part 1, goes North, following the Grand Union Canal and then the Northampton arm. This is not normally very … Continue reading Grand reUnion (1)
Long: 59km, 400m ascent, plus getting to the stat and finish so 100km+ The Greensands cycle way is an official state sponsored route (it has signs). The GCW runs from Leighton Buzzard in the west to Sandy on the eastern boundary, following one of the counties most pronounced (very subtle) geological features. At 59km this isn’t long by any means, but it’s end to end, … Continue reading Greensands Cycle Way
A day out: unlimited options, off peak train tickets from £20 London to Cranfield London’s city centre is just about 100km by bike. Taking the train into town and riding home makes for a satisfying day out. It’s amazing how quickly the city streets can be left behind in exchange for county lanes and better riding. Option1: for road bikes Out through Camden, to Highgate … Continue reading London Rides
Fun: 70km, difficult and a long day out on a mountain bike. Believe it or not a day out at Cannock is completely doable without resort to a car. Besides the car journey is at least 1.5 hours with the inevitable traffic jams in Birmingham. If you have to use a car, carry on to Wales. The Route: From Cranfield, get up quite early by … Continue reading Cannock
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