Somerset levels

[Iainj837]

I am planning a ride sometime next month. I dont have a date as yet.
I was just wondering who would be up for it.
the ride would start @ Highbridge train station.
Here is a link to the route I have planned.

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Somerset-levels362440

Regards Iain

 

[jeltz]

I'd be up for that rode part of that route on Sunday I think.

 

[Iainj837]

I will check diary to see what the best day for the ride, it will be a on a Sunday morning
I will check out the route and of course check out for cake stops
Which is most important

 

[Domino]

I'd be up for that Iain. Next weekend is off but then I'm free all of November after that.

 

[Iainj837]

next week is out for me aswell because of Bridgwater Carnival
friday plus in the middle of painting my flat

 

[peanut]

I'd be up for this too. Well done Iain.
I'll have to rake out my longjohns brrrr

 

[Iainj837]

The date I have planned is Sunday 22nd November, meet @ Highbridge train station @ 9.30 for push off @ 10
is this ok with everyone ?

so far going
Iainj837
Peanut
Domino
jeltz

 

[jeltz]

Sounds good, is there parking there?

 

[Iainj837]

As far as I know it is free, but peanut will know as they used it for the 1st levels ride

 

[peanut]

Iain I just checked the route and I don't think this is the same as the 1st levels ride. The ride on your link has a climb of nearly 1000 feet (Bristol Hill )and a total of 1700 feet of climbing.
I'm afraid I will have to pull out I'd never make that climb even on foot

Is this the same route that you planned to do ?

www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=25275

 

[Iainj837]

I could cut it sort, instead of going into Wells go though Haybridge draycott
then go into Draycott then go to B-O-S

 

[peanut]

I could cut it sort, instead of going into Wells go though Haybridge draycott
then go into Draycott then go to B-O-S

thank you Iain but please don't change the route on my account. Have you climbed Bristol Hill ? it sounds like a bit of a stinker

 

[jeltz]

Wow that looks like quite a climb!!

I've only been cycling since May so I might not be too quick up there, but I won't give up!

 

[peanut]

just checked and Bristol Hill is actually as steep as Porlock Hill is for the first 1000 feet. Its 1000 feet climb over the same distance . Wow only managed Porlock once ever

 

[johnnyh]

how does it stack up compared to Blagdon Hill?

I would love to join in, but logistically it would be a nightmare, if it started from Wells I would do it, (and enjoy the 20 miles cycling to/from the start/end), but I'm not into driving 80 miles to ride 40, if that makes sense.

Maybe next time,

Have a good ride, and remember, hills don't really exist