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| Four White Horses (1050m) | thunderthighs | Nov 8th 2008, 04:35 | 90.4km |
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| CLASSIC Ride of 91km, 1050m of ascent and Medium grade. GEARS: Single possible but standard 39/25 or compact; PARKING: free at the start; BIKE SHOPS: Bertie Maffoon's, Marlborough 01672 519119; INFO: Marlborough 01672 513989, Avebury 01672 539425, wiltshirewhitehorses.org.uk. 3000 years ago someone carved a 320m stallion in the Oxfordshire chalk downs, now 24 are known in Britain's hillsides, 13 in Wiltshire - 8 can still be seen today, and here you visit 4. | |||||
| Holt - who goes there? (260m) | thunderthighs | Nov 8th 2008, 04:42 | 27km |
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| EASY grade ride for anyone who enjoys easy riding, towns and villages full of character, and brilliant views of coast and countryside. Several car parks available; BIKE SHOPS: Bike Shed, Sheringham (01263 822255); Briston Bicycle Repairs, Briston (01263 860947). | |||||
| Meon River - Sea>Source>Sea (1110m) | thunderthighs | Nov 8th 2008, 04:47 | 92.8km |
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| EXPERT: a Ride with plenty of ups and downs and two considerable climbs. GEAR: Standard or Double. PARKING: Easy access, planty of parking and shops to stock up.. BIKE SHOPS: Hargroves Cycles, 202 West Street (01329 231751); Cycle Paths, 159 West Street (01329 822608); INFO: 01329 221342 or www.fareham.gov.uk/discover_local_area/visiting/visitor.aspx | |||||
| Hampshire Hoop (670m) | thunderthighs | Nov 8th 2008, 04:58 | 80.9km |
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| MEDIUM: Circuit of the New Forest National Park: Go SE on unclassified (U); cross A35 to Brokenhurst; Follow road W then SW and turn left (TL) at B3058 junction onto U, following signs to Tiptoe and Sway; TL on B3055 and turn right (TR) on U; head to Boldre, TR on U after Lymington river bridge; go to South Baddesley & TL on U to East End and head for Beaulieu; TR on B3056; TR on U over Beaulieu Heath; follow road to A35; TL on A35 and TR on U over A336, A31 and under M27 to Furzley Common; TL & go thru' Bramshaw over B3078 and under A31 back to Ornamental Drive. | |||||
| Gore Bike Wear Sportive Eden Valley Loop | thunderthighs | Nov 8th 2008, 10:03 | 136.6km |
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| EXPERT: This ride is a rolling valley ride with an alpine kick; GEARS: Compact; INFO: www.c2c-guide.co.uk; BIKE SHOPS: Arragons Cycle Centre, Penrith 01768 890344. | |||||
| RoftFR, The Ride of the Falling Rain (1500m) | thunderthighs | Nov 9th 2008, 03:02 | 151.4km |
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| A MEDIUM ride, on what is a compact and beautiful Hebridian stunner on the first Sunday of August. GEARS: 39x25 or compact - several steep, but short (300m, 10%+) power climbs; INFO: www.thewashingmachinepost.net. On the day there are several 'Bail-Out' points and, you will pass 5 of Islay's 8 distilleries amongst some of the finest scenery Islay, indeed Scotland, has to offer. | |||||
| Ryedale Rumble (2430m) | thunderthighs | Nov 9th 2008, 03:10 | 133.6km |
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| EXPERT: Mostly quiet country lanes and three classic tough climbs. GEARS: a compact at least or a triple; BIKE SHOPS: Ralph Yates Cycle Shop, Malton 01653 605408, Pickering Cycle Centre 01751 472581; INFO: www.ryedalerumble.co.uk | |||||
| Black Mountain Loop (1580m) | thunderthighs | Nov 9th 2008, 03:19 | 86.2km |
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| CLASSIC: Over and back across the Brecon Beacons. MEDIUM ride but Expert in bad weather; GEARS: Standard 39x25 or compact; BIKE SHOPS: Brecon Cycle Centre, 01874 622651, Schmoos of Swansea 01792 467070; INFO: Llandovery 01550 720693. | |||||
| Battle-of-Hastings, 1066 and all that (1330m) | thunderthighs | Nov 9th 2008, 03:20 | 85.7km |
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| A challenging but rewarding ride through history of Norman landmarks in Battle-of-Hastings country. EXPERT - as it can be windy on the coast and is quite hilly inland; GEARS: Standard 39x25 or compact; BIKE SHOPS: Hastings Cycle Hire and Sales 01424 444013, Halfords 01424 422371 ans Easyrider in St Leonards 01424 44226. INFO: www.visit1066country.com. | |||||
| A Duffer's guide to Wiltshire (840m) | thunderthighs | Nov 9th 2008, 06:53 | 93.6km |
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| CLASSIC: With sweeping panoramas, rolling downs and enough ancient sites and Cotswold kitsch to distract anyone from their legs, the CTC's David Duffield Challenge is worth rising to. GRADE: Medium; GEARS: Compact or 39x27; BIKE SHOPS: Tow Path Trail Cycles, Bradford on Avon 01225 868068, Grays Cycles, Corsham 01249 713045; INFO: www.ctc.org.uk. | |||||
| Ouse up for a ride then? (110m) | thunderthighs | Nov 9th 2008, 07:28 | 48.9km |
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| The Bedford level, north of Ely, offers a flat 31km loop - once (or still) the subject of the 'Bedford Level Experiment' to prove the Earth was flat during the mid-1800's. The Flat Earth Society carried out numerous obsevations and calculations at this time to convince others of their beliefs. Ridng in this area one can see why they chose it ! GRADE: EASY (MEDIUM if you work at it!) and very, very flat; BIKE SHOPS: City Cycle Centre, Ely 01353 663131, Jim Harrison Cycles, Littleport 01353 862000; INFO: www.ely.org.uk | |||||
| SPORTIVE: UCI Cheshire Cat (2240m) | thunderthighs | Nov 11th 2008, 07:29 | 163.8km |
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| Killer hills (for 105 & 164km rides), unpredicable weather, several 15% climbs and the Mow Cop Killer Mile at 25% (164km ride only), sets this ride apart from most as a 'real' challenge ride. | |||||
| Cold War Secrets & Canalside Treats (580m) | thunderthighs | Nov 12th 2008, 04:52 | 75.5km |
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| The further south and west you are in Cheshire, the quieter and more rural the roads tend to be. All the more surprising them, that the idyllic green pastures seen on this ride also extend from a once-secret cold-war nuclear bunker to romantic castle gardens. MEDIUM ride; BIKE SHOPS: Nantwich, AF Cycles 01270 628870 and Tommy Grays Cycles 01270 629139; INFO: Nantwich Tourist Centre 01270 610983. | |||||
| Blissoe Hilly Loop (1030m) | thunderthighs | Nov 13th 2008, 04:49 | 64.5km |
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| A bumpy ride with a few drags to recover on and, some short sharp 10%'s (of note) thrown in for good measure. START: Head south-east from Blissoe on unclassified (UC) road following the Carnon river. In Devoran continue around Point and turn left (TL) on UC road at the junction with the B3289, then follow signs to Carn Down. Turn right (TR) in Carn Down and follow signs to Chacewater. TR in Chacewater on UC to Mawla. TR to Cambrose then TR on B3300 which joins the B3301 in Portreath. TL on UC in Gwithian, go over the A30 and TL onto the B3280. TR in Four Lanes on UC, cross the A393 and continue on the UC to Bissoe. | |||||
| Selby - Thru' & Off Bash (100m) | thunderthighs | Nov 13th 2008, 04:50 | 58.3km |
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| Something to spin on. START in Womersley and take the unclassified (UC) road east to cross the A19. Turn left (TL) to Pollington. Turn right (TR) and TL to A645. TR on A645 through Snaith, then TL on A614 to Rawcliffe. TL at roundabout (RAB) on A645. TL at RAB outside Drax power station. TR on A1041. TL on UC to Burn. TL on A19 to Chapel Haddesley. TR on UC to Gateforth, TL to Birkin and Beal. Cross A645 to Cridling Stubbs and TL to Womersley. | |||||
| ETAPE: 2008, Pau - Hautacam | thunderthighs | Nov 13th 2008, 04:58 | 160.4km |
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| Includes the Col du Tourmalet & Hautacam | |||||
| Massif Central - TdeF Cols | thunderthighs | Nov 13th 2008, 05:08 | 114.7km |
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| Murat > N122, SE to Super Lioran (Col de Cere, 1294m) > N122, SW to Aurillac (@ 600m) > D17, NE along Jordanne valley to Puy Mary (Pas de Peyrolle, 1588m) > D680, E to Dienne > D3, SE to Col d'Entremont (1210m) > D3, SE to Murat. | |||||
| Maratona dles Dolomites | thunderthighs | Nov 15th 2008, 07:26 | 137.5km |
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| The Premier Gran Fondo in Italy? Well it is certainly well organised consisting of 55km, Medio 106km and the full Maratona 138km route of long climbs and, you can decide the route as you go according to how you feel on the day. Included are fast descents and big bunches but careful on the psychology! The simple sight of 3000m peaks can play tricks on the mind of any but the most experienced of cyclists but, the gradients are generally not steep although the climbs are very, very long. It is a truly wonderful atmosphere, the feeling of inclusion, camaraderie, of family and a sense that you are in the best place it is possible to be - on a bike in the beautiful southern Tyrol, surrounded by 'friends'. | |||||
| L'Etape 2009 Mt. Ventoux | thunderthighs | Nov 15th 2008, 10:20 | 171.9km |
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| DATE: Mon, July 20th 2009 DISTANCE & TOTAL ASCENT: 172 km / 3100m MAJOR CLIMBS: 1) @ 19km Côte de Citelle (428m) 5.2km @ 4%; 2) @ 70.5km Col d'Ey (718m, ascent 315m), 6.3km @ 5%; 3) @ 92km Col de Fontaube (635m) , 4.7km @ 4%; 4) @ 126.5km Col de Notre Dame des Abeilles (996m), 7.8km @ 4%; 5) @ 172km Mont Ventoux (1912m, ascent 1622m) from Bédoin, 22.7km @ 7.1% (Max 11%). | |||||
| West Country Ride with Va Va Frome (1200m) | thunderthighs | Nov 24th 2008, 10:21 | 76.2km |
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| A breathtakingly scenic and hilly ride on the Somerset / Wiltshire border. Not the longest of rides but peppered with short, sharp climbs and a testing grind, but with a bonus of beautiful scenery and some eye-watering descents - oh and a lofty Gothic folly for good measure! EXPERT Ride; of rolling hills, good road surfaces, and long, fast traffic free sections to enjoy; GEARS: 39x25 or a Compact; BIKE SHOPS: Halfords in Frome; INFO: Frome Tourist Centre, 01373 467271. | |||||
| British Bubbly Country (1000m) | thunderthighs | Nov 25th 2008, 07:43 | 71.1km |
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| Fancy some champagne from the Arun valley and some cycle friendly lanes? Then this is the ride for you. MEDIUM ride; GEARS: 39x25 or compact; BIKE SHOPS: South Downs Bikes, Storrington 01903 770649. Blazing Saddles, Rustington 01903 850418; INFO: Tourist office 01903 882268 or www.arundel.tv. | |||||
| Reservoir Cogs (2415m) | thunderthighs | Dec 1st 2008, 10:15 | 94.9km |
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| A sparsely populated and underdeveloped swathe of spectacular valleys with endlessly winding roads, placid lakes, silent forests, gorges and moorland all devoid of traffic and just asking to be conquered on two wheels. GRADE: Expert climbs, Medium distance; GEARS: 25% gradients so Compact or Triple; BIKE SHOPS: None en route, Bike Base, Abergavenny 01873 855999, Brecon Cycle Centre 01874 622651; INFO: www.visitwales.co.uk. | |||||
| Reservoir Cogs + The Gamallt (2845m) | thunderthighs | Dec 3rd 2008, 07:01 | 106.2km |
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| A sparsely populated and underdeveloped swathe of spectacular valleys with endlessly winding roads, placid lakes, silent forests, gorges and moorland all devoid of traffic and just asking to be conquered on two wheels. GRADE: Expert climbs, Medium distance; GEARS: 25% gradients so Compact or Triple; BIKE SHOPS: None en route, Bike Base, Abergavenny 01873 855999, Brecon Cycle Centre 01874 622651; INFO: www.visitwales.co.uk. | |||||
| Riding in royal hoof marks (770m) | thunderthighs | Dec 3rd 2008, 10:11 | 80.6km |
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| If you haven't ridden in the once-royal hunting grounds of the New Forest you've missed a pedalling paradise. GRADE: Medium (Expert if windy due to exposed sections from SW); GEARS: 39x25 or compact for the few major climbs; BIKE SHOPS: Cycle Experience (New Forest Cycle Hire Centre), Brockenhurst 01590 623407, Forest Leisure Cycling, Burley 01425 403584; INFO: www.thenewforest.co.uk. | |||||
| RCC to BEACONS BOTTOM, Studley Green GC Cafe (1025m) | thunderthighs | Dec 12th 2008, 05:06 | 87.8km |
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| RCC to BEACONS BOTTOM, Studley Green GC (810m) | thunderthighs | Dec 13th 2008, 08:23 | 86.8km |
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| RCC to BEACONS BOTTOM, Studley Green GC (815m) | thunderthighs | Dec 13th 2008, 08:26 | 89.2km |
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| RCC to BEACONS BOTTOM, Studley Green GC (850m) | thunderthighs | Dec 14th 2008, 08:25 | 101.4km |
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| RCC to THATCHAM, Wyevale GC (555m) | thunderthighs | Dec 28th 2008, 07:58 | 67.5km |
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| 09:00 Start from Market Place, Reading. www.readingcyclingclub.com. Passing through: Tidmarsh > Yattendon > Hampstead Norreys > Chieveley > Curridge > Ashmore Green > THATCHAM > E Thatcham > Upper Bucklebury > Bradfield > Theale > Reading. | |||||
| RCC to SELBORNE, Gilbert White's House Tea Parlour (1100m) | thunderthighs | Dec 28th 2008, 08:00 | 123.1km |
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| 08:00 Start from Market Place, Reading. www.readingcyclingclub.com. Passing Through: Spencers Wood > Farley Hill > Finchampstead > Eversley > Eversley Cross > Elvetham Hall > Dogmersfield > Fleet > Crondall > Bentley > Binsted > Oakhanger > Selborne > Four Marks > Medstead > Bentworth > Lasham > South Warnborough > Odiham > Murrell Green > Mattingley > Heckfield > Reading | |||||
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