Marston Thrift and Forest Centre
Relaxed: 19km, 1.5 hours, one hill to climb at the end Sustrans route 51 links Cranfield and Marston, using gravel and quiet roads. Use this as a guide only there are are lots of ways to vary the route. The Route: Choose from several alternatives to reach the thrift but the twisting gravel decent is most fun. After the lower car park I normal take … Continue reading Marston Thrift and Forest Centre
Intro ride
Friendly, 7km, no rush Welcome to Cranfield, it’s a cycling hub, despite limited cycling infrastructure, the ever expanding housing estates, Cranfield is a great place to live if you enjoy riding, like spending time outdoors, choose not to drive. Doesn’t matter what bike you have, most of these rides can be ridden, all year around, on a bike you already have. Sitting between Bedford and … Continue reading Intro ride
Beyond Flitwick
Longer: 50km gravel, 2.5 to 3 hours Connecting gravel segments with nice bits of road and without making a ride too convoluted can sometimes be a challenge. This ride strings together a lot of sectors which make a continuous and rewarding ride. There are even more possibilities closer to home that I didn’t include this time, honestly because I was a bit tired by the … Continue reading Beyond Flitwick
Woburn Classic
Medium: 40km loop, allow 1.5 – 2 hours My favourite road bike ride out of Cranfield. Country lanes, through the forrest, plenty of nice views and a few hills. There is also a cafe in the centre of Woburn if you fancy a break. The route: Race down Cranfield hill and follow Beancroft Road out to Marston. Pass the entrance to the park and turn … Continue reading Woburn Classic
Let’s Ride
Welcome to Cranfield, perhaps you have a new bike or a dusty old bike and want to explore, or maybe you are one of the many friends I already wave to on rides. Thanks for joining me! Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike — John F. Kennedy Continue reading Let’s Ride
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