Longer: 70km Central Bedfordshire explorer, 4 hours or more. For a long time, the Center Parcs ride has been the most visited on the site. Makes sense, with people unfamiliar with the area looking for rides during their visit. Here is a longer ride with the holiday village at its epicenter. If you are visiting Ampthill for the Tour of Britain this year – Bring … Continue reading Center Parcs Gravel Ride
Fun ride, whatever the weather. Continue reading Wet Weather Ride
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
Easy (but quite long): 48km – to shorten the route just check a map. If you’ve been interned at Center Parcs and you happen to have a bike with you, then plan your escape, there are good local rides to be had. This circuit builds on the trail orbiting the security fence, which might keep you happy for one or maybe two short laps but … Continue reading Center Parcs Woburn Forest
Medium: 40km loop, allow 90 minutes for a fast ride. Another ride which I like to repeat over and over. These are quiet roads, with a mix of climbs, fast rolling descents and straights where you can see for miles ahead. Bedford riders frequently use Pavenham and Harold for rides and there are always plenty of friends to wave back. The Route: Fly down Marston … Continue reading Carlton
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
Cranfield Cycling 