- Location
- The TerrorVortex
No, it stops at Reading, then Bristol Temple Meads. Could go there and ride to Bath, I suppose. An extra 13 miles is hardly gonna finish me off for the day.
The Wild West Pie Day 11th of June
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summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
Or join part way to Bath, I expect not all will do the route starting from Bath.
I picked up the leaflet on the path yesterday, and I can photograph it once we decide on some possible meeting spots... There is also a station at Keynsham halfway between the two that could be a way to get nearer bath unless the local trains aren't running too?
- Location
- The TerrorVortex
Or I could change at Westbury. Not ideal, but not really a show-stopper. The 0835 gets me to Bath for 1034.
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
captain nemo1701
Space cadet. Deck 42 Main Engineering.
- Location
- Bristol
I’ll join the posse at Warmley for some cake and use the famous Tardis loo (it’s smaller on the inside!). If anyone has not cycled the Railway Path before, we could stop briefly to have a look at the shell of the former Mangotsfield Station and it’s connection to Dads Army. The onward through the Staple Hill tunnel (you might get dripped on), check out the view across the valley at Greenbank, then into the city centre maybe via Castle Park. If there are any Only Fools & Horses fans, I know a few of the filming locations and where Nelson Mandela house is. We could pootle about the city centre, maybe go up Cabot Tower on Brandon Hill for some great city views, ride across the Clifton Suspension Bridge?.
I’m looking forward to a ride out on the 11th and meeting some folks from this forum actually in the flesh
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I’m looking forward to a ride out on the 11th and meeting some folks from this forum actually in the flesh
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Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
Is that runner carrying a 'The End is Nigh' sign? Because there is definitely light at the end of the tunnel.
hopless500
Trundling along
- Location
- not-as-flat-as-you-think Norfolk
Wish I could be there, but I'm away on hols.
Spinney
Bimbleur extraordinaire
- Location
- Back up north
I'll try to make it - will aim to cycle from home and meet up at Warmley (or wherever @summerdays and the other locals pick). That'll make around a 40 mile day, so I may not be taking on too much in the way of pies partway through!
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
Depending on how tired I am I might join you on route...
Spinney
Bimbleur extraordinaire
- Location
- Back up north
My shortest route goes down through Iron Acton - could meet up somewhere like Rangeworthy? Best confer nearer the time when we see what the weather is going to be like!
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summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
For anyone thinking of arriving in Bristol by car the M32 will have major works that weekend and sections will be closed:
And when the motorway is closed and they send them off on diversions Bristol can grid to a halt ... (except those on bikes of course
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And when the motorway is closed and they send them off on diversions Bristol can grid to a halt ... (except those on bikes of course
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captain nemo1701
Space cadet. Deck 42 Main Engineering.
- Location
- Bristol
I should add that I have a spare space on my driveway for anyone arriving for the day by car with a bike, so no need to drive into the centre. I have space for one car and anyone wishing to attend can park on my drive and we could ride out together to Warmley. This has the added attraction of riding through the Staple Hill Tunnel twice !. I live about a few minutes ride from the path. If anyone is interested, PM me. I have space only for one car though, so first come....
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Also worth adding that Bitton station has a car park but I am not sure about their max parking times etc.
.Also worth adding that Bitton station has a car park but I am not sure about their max parking times etc.
captain nemo1701
Space cadet. Deck 42 Main Engineering.
- Location
- Bristol
Bristol can grind to a halt. I know. The traffic was atrocious the other night and it added about...oooh..2 minutes to my commute
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Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
I have been given the green light for this - but need to be back in Winterbourne for 4pm - as I am in Winterbourne I could meet you on the way & we can intercept the main crew at Mangotsfield station ?
