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| Rochdale-Blackpool-via-Rawtenstall | ColinJ | Aug 19th 2010, 01:25 | 87.8km |
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| Final route for CycleChat forum ride August 2010 | |||||
| Meriden Monogear Meander | ColinJ | Sep 29th 2011, 11:31 | 88.1km |
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| A route I plotted for a CycleChat forum ride which will be ridden by many of the riders in just one gear. I made it relatively flat, but still lumpy enough to be a challenge. Cafe stop at Charlecote garden centre cafe after 31 miles. | |||||
| Meriden Monogear Meander | ColinJ | Sep 28th 2011, 06:37 | 88.1km |
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| A route I plotted for a CycleChat forum ride which will be ridden by many of the riders in just one gear. I made it relatively flat, but still lumpy enough to be a challenge. Cafe stop at Hatton locks cafe after 42 miles. | |||||
| Hebden Bridge to Slaidburn YH via Chipping and the Trough of Bowland | ColinJ | Feb 8th 2011, 03:54 | 92.4km |
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| Day 2 of a 3 day tour from Sheffield to the Yorkshire Dales. This is the third of 3 variations from Mankinholes YH to Slaidburn YH. It takes in the lovely Trrough of Bowland and is the toughest of my 3 alternative routes. (Use the canal towpath or A646 in the valley to get to from Mankinholes to Hebden Bridge.) | |||||
| Hebden Bridge Widdop Waddington | ColinJ | Mar 17th 2011, 09:45 | 92.6km |
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| A scenic route out to the Country Kitchen cyclists' cafe at Waddington village, with a quick run back on main roads. NB Changed route to try out the Padiham Greenway to Rose Grove | |||||
| Meriden metric century | ColinJ | Aug 11th 2011, 06:07 | 100.1km |
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| This is a metric century ride (100 km) from Meriden, near Birmingham. I have plotted it as another CycleChat forum ride, but it would be a nice training ride for those of you in the area who like to get away from traffic as much as possible, and who like the odd little hill thrown in. I haven't yet worked out where the local cafes are, but I know that there are shops in Polesworth that you could use at about the 60km point. This isn't a quick route because it twists and turns round some narrow country lanes but it is the kind of ride I enjoy. I know that some of you out there prefer tearing up and main roads - this one isn't for you! ;) | |||||
| Hebden Bridge Otley metric century | ColinJ | Jul 13th 2012, 02:33 | 100.3km |
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| A very hilly metric century route from Hebden Bridge to a cafe at Weston just before Otley, and then back via The Chevin and Bingley. Steep climbs and descents, plus a footbridge over the Wharfe to negotiate! | |||||
| Pendle-Bowland-loop | ColinJ | Apr 20th 2012, 02:32 | 100.5km |
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| A very scenic metric century route with some stiff climbs and not a lot of flat roads! Start from Spring Wood picnic centre car park above Whalley, on the A671. Cafes at Slaidburn (52 km) and Chipping (72 km). Shops at Whalley at the start and finish. | |||||
| Littleborough hilly metric century | ColinJ | Jun 16th 2010, 01:25 | 101.2km |
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| A very hilly 101 km ride from Littleborough near Rochdale (UK). 75% on quiet country roads. It has some brutal little climbs. If you want to take out one of the hard climbs and shorten the route by about 13 km, turn right for Mankinholes just before you get into Todmorden. | |||||
| Season of Mists | ColinJ | Sep 15th 2010, 05:56 | 101.3km |
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| Route of the Season of Mists audax event which takes place on the first Sunday of October each year from Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. It is a very tough, scenic 100 km with 2,500 of climbing, some very steep. Cafe stops at Country Kitchen cafe, Waddington and Coldwell Activity Centre Cafe above Nelson. (MSeries had previously posted a route with one shortcut and one diversion in it. This is the official route.) There is always a great refreshments table laid on at HQ in Hebden Bridge afterwards. Event details can be found in the Audax UK calendar at http://www.aukweb.net/cal/index.htm | |||||
| Dip Into The Dales | ColinJ | Aug 19th 2011, 01:32 | 102.5km |
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| A testing hilly route from Hebden Bridge to the southern fringes of the Yorkshire Dales and back. You could stop at The Dalesman cafe in Gargrave after 40 km, Calm Slate farm (Yorkshire Dales ice cream parlour and cafe) at 59 km, just before Halton East, or at Bolton Abbey at 62 km. If your legs are getting tired by the time you get to Steeton, you can take an easier route back to Hebden Bridge via Keighley and Cross Roads. | |||||
| Hebden Bridge Nick o'Pendle Bashall Eaves Waddington | ColinJ | Apr 26th 2011, 11:53 | 103.6km |
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| Another CycleChat forum ride route. The outward leg features some tough climbing including the Nick o'Pendle from Sabden. There is a cafe stop at Country Kitchen, Waddington after 36 miles. The return leg takes in a stretch of the Padiham Greenway but if you prefer to, just head through Padiham and get straight on the A646 rather than joining it at Rose Grove. Once you get to Cliviger Gorge you have a nice quick run down into Todmorden then back to Hebden Bridge. | |||||
| Stockport to Jodrell Bank | ColinJ | Apr 12th 2012, 09:12 | 104.7km |
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| Route of a CycleChat forum ride from Stockport railway station to the cafe at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire and back. I reduced the number of trackpoints so that it should fit the memory of a Garmin GPS. | |||||
| 6-Bowland-climbs | ColinJ | Apr 18th 2011, 05:31 | 112km |
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| This routes takes you on a scenic tour of the Forest of Bowland, starting from Spring Wood picnic centre car park, Whalley. It is a strenuous 112 kms (70 miles) with about 1,750 m (5,750 ft) of ascent spread over 6 main climbs, some of which are very steep. Watch out for sheep and tourist traffic on the descents! Cafe stop at Scorton halfway round, and also possible at Dunsop Bridge and Waddington. You'll like this one if you are fit enough to tackle it! | |||||
| Hebden Bridge, Bolton Abbey, Gargrave, Trawden | ColinJ | May 27th 2010, 09:58 | 112km |
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| 112 km and 2,200 m of tough hills. Cafes: Cavendish Pavilion after Bolton Abbey, Dalesman at Gargrave, Coldwell Activity Centre. | |||||
| hebden bridge hebden hebden bridge | ColinJ | Feb 20th 2011, 11:25 | 113.5km |
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| A beautiful and demanding route from Hebden Bridge to Hebden near Grassington and back. Tough climbs and some tricky descents. Not for beginners. Lots of cafes on the route. | |||||
| Settle Hawes Loop | ColinJ | Jun 8th 2011, 05:17 | 113.5km |
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| A very scenic but strenuous 70 mile ride in the Yorkshire Dales. NB - this route goes up and down some extremely steep hills in exposed areas so watch the weather and make sure that your brakes work properly! Cafes and shops in Hawes half way round. | |||||
| Fylde and Wyre from Whalley | ColinJ | Feb 7th 2012, 12:48 | 117.2km |
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| Start from Spring Wood picnic centre, Whalley, near Blackburn. It is a little bit lumpy at the start and finish but there is a long flat section in the middle in the Fylde and Wyre districts so this is very fixed wheel and singlespeed-friendly. Outward leg through Walker Fold north of Longridge Fell. Ride to Elswick where you can buy an ice cream (or other snack) at Bonds and the route calls in at Scorton where there are at least 2 cafes. Shops at Longridge on the way back if you need them. Continue through Ribchester back to Whalley. | |||||
| Bolton-by-Bowland-from-Hebden-Bridge | ColinJ | Mar 26th 2010, 12:41 | 117.7km |
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| Out by a hilly scenic route. Flattish centre section. Cafe stop at Country Kitchen, Waddington or Whalley Abbey. Quick undulating ride back from Padiham on A646 (busy at peak times) | |||||
| Mini-North_West_Passage audax variation | ColinJ | Feb 15th 2010, 10:57 | 118.6km |
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| This is the route of the Mini-North-West Passage from Rochdale. I have made one slight change to the route at Whalley, taking to the hills to avoid a stretch of A-road. | |||||
| London to Canterbury | ColinJ | Feb 21st 2011, 02:53 | 126.1km | ||
| I found this route on a charity event site so if you'd like to take part, go to http://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/events.asp?itemid=2233&itemTitle=London+to+Canterbury+Cycle+Ride+2011§ion=217§ionTitle=events+%2D+use+the+filters+on+the+right+to+choose+an+event+date%2C+type+and+the+region+to+do+something%21&from=&to=&page= | |||||
| Hebden Bridge to Yorkshire Sculpture Park | ColinJ | Apr 28th 2010, 01:17 | 132.3km |
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| Mostly quiet roads. VERY hilly and some stretches of bridleway and cycle path which could be avoided if you'd prefer that. | |||||
| Seacroft, Leeds to Lytham St. Annes | ColinJ | Feb 22nd 2010, 04:52 | 138km |
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| A demanding scenic route from Seacroft in Leeds to Lytham St. Annes. Cafe stop at Coldwell Activity Centre near half way point. Shops at Whalley and Longridge. | |||||
| cotswold-challenge-route-2009 | ColinJ | Aug 13th 2010, 05:05 | 158.7km |
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| This is the route of The Cotswold Challenge 2009. It was organised by CTC - Heart of England. Be sure to check their website for this and similar events. | |||||
| Totally Wyred Imperial Century | ColinJ | Feb 7th 2012, 12:06 | 161.9km |
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| An imperial century starting from Spring Wood picnic centre, Whalley, near Blackburn. It is a little bit lumpy at the start and finish but there is a long flat section in the middle in the Fylde and Wyre districts so this is very fixed wheel and singlespeed-friendly. Outward leg through Walker Fold north of Longridge Fell. Ride through Kirkham and eventually to Elswick where you can buy an ice cream (or other snack) at Bonds and the route calls in at the cafe at Knott End-on-sea. Shops available at Longridge on the way back, then continue through Ribchester back to Whalley. | |||||
| Whalley Fleetwood Flat Century | ColinJ | Mar 8th 2011, 08:19 | 162.8km |
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| An almost flat imperial century (actually 101 miles) route from Spring Wood picnic centre above Whalley to the west coast and back. It has a few small lumpy hills at the beginning and end but is pretty much as flat as you can sensibly get in this area. You need to catch the ferry from Fleetwood across to Knott End, currently £2 for a rider+bike. Call 07793 270 934 to check the running times of the ferry. (NB It may not run in bad weather.) Ice creams available on your left at Bonds on Bonds Lane, Elswick, plenty of shops and cafes along the coast and there is a good cyclists' cafe at Scorton after 76 miles. | |||||
| Whalley Fleetwood Flat Century avoiding ferry | ColinJ | Mar 8th 2011, 05:39 | 164km |
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| An almost flat imperial century (actually 102 miles) route from Spring Wood picnic centre above Whalley to the west coast and back. It has a few small lumpy hills at the beginning and end but is pretty much as flat as you can sensibly get in this area. This variation on my other similar route avoids the need to catch the ferry from Fleetwood across to Knott End. Ice creams available on your left at Bonds on Bonds Lane, Elswick, plenty of shops and cafes along the coast and there is a good cyclists' cafe at Scorton after 76 miles. | |||||
| Manchester-Cheshire-Birmingham | ColinJ | Sep 24th 2011, 03:26 | 173.5km |
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| A route from the centre of Manchester to the centre of Birmingham avoiding busy roads and hills as much as possible. A bit lumpy coming into Birmingham via Dudley but otherwise pretty flat. | |||||
| Coventry to Hebden Bridge | ColinJ | Feb 6th 2012, 12:42 | 204km |
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| A route that I designed to get me from my parents' house in Coventry to my home in Hebden Bridge. I chose the quietest roads I could (within reason) and was not afraid to take on some big, steep hills on the way such as Snake Pass and Holme Moss. Be warned - there is a bottleneck at the tiny bridge over the River Trent at Barton-under-Needwood as I discovered to my cost! There is a school nearby and it is a nightmare when the school opens/closes for the day - avoid at those times!!! | |||||
| Alternative North-West Passage | ColinJ | Feb 10th 2010, 08:35 | 212.3km |
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| Starts and finishes in Rochdale, UK. I'm not a fan of A-roads and the weather was good when I tackled the NWP so I diverted onto a lot of nice lanes to get away from the traffic wherever possible. This is hillier than the official route and slightly longer at 212 km. | |||||
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