ABC Towns and Villages
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NorthernDave
Never used Über Member
The good news is I've plotted a route to get H, J, K, L and M (I'm using a bye for the I) and that will also be far enough to bag me a point in the Half Century Challenge.
The bad news is that a lot of the first half is on roads far busier than I'd normally choose to cycle so I need to plan an early raid to avoid traffic, which meant it didn't happen this weekend and it almost certainly won't happen next weekend either.
The bad news is that a lot of the first half is on roads far busier than I'd normally choose to cycle so I need to plan an early raid to avoid traffic, which meant it didn't happen this weekend and it almost certainly won't happen next weekend either.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
[QUOTE 5551790, member: 9609"]Its a farm not a village, but it is the best I'm going to get for a V - (it will have to be one of my byes)
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had to get inventitive to get the bike into the shot since the sign is 20+ foot up a tree[/QUOTE]
Went pas a zoo yesterday but I resisted the temptation. I will wait for the proper chance to grab a Z village.
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had to get inventitive to get the bike into the shot since the sign is 20+ foot up a tree[/QUOTE]
Went pas a zoo yesterday but I resisted the temptation. I will wait for the proper chance to grab a Z village.
rugby bloke
Veteran
U's are a bit of a rarity in Northants so it was a good excuse to get out for a longer ride on Saturday morning. The weather was distinctly seasonal at the start of the ride but steadily improved.44 miles ridden and more than 2,000 ft of climbing - despite taking an easy roll back along the river through town.
Upper Stowe is a strange place - no clear idea of where it starts, and then when you get to the edge of the village it appears you have ridden through 2 settlements - Stowe Nine Churches and Upper Stowe. But then again they are strange folk that live west of the A5 ...
I'm guessing this is the first example of a double sign ?
Upper Stowe is a strange place - no clear idea of where it starts, and then when you get to the edge of the village it appears you have ridden through 2 settlements - Stowe Nine Churches and Upper Stowe. But then again they are strange folk that live west of the A5 ...
I'm guessing this is the first example of a double sign ?
Vantage
Carbon fibre... LMAO!!!
There's a wrought iron Dunham sign here @Katherine . If you go to satelite view you'll see an X on the corner of the B5160 and an unnamed one way lane.
Never been to it personally and I'm not sure if it counts as a sign in the traditional sense but might be worth a shot. I was going to blag it myself but I went for something a bit closer.
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LeetleGreyCells
Un rouleur infatigable
Does anyone know Frecheville in Sheffield? I’ve looked on every road around there on Google Maps Streetview and cannot find a sign! The same goes for Hollinsend nearby, but I’ve found a church with the name which I suppose is a suitable alternative.
Thank you ! I have been up that lane once but it's narrow. I'll definitely go that way next time.
We turned left from Woodhouse Lane into School Ln.
EltonFrog
Legendary Member
Cycled through there many times.If any CCers doing this challenge are looking for a K and are in or near Oxfordshire could you try Kingston Bagpuize?
I don't know why, but ever since seeing that name on a signpost it just makes me
LeetleGreyCells
Un rouleur infatigable
I've discovered Frecheville Community Centre so that should be a viable alternative for a lack of signage.
iandg
Legendary Member
B****r, Irongray's an area not a village, no sign - gets out maps
Forgot about Islesteps
I used to live in Tiffield, 3 streets, a pub and a borstal, happy days.
rugby bloke
Veteran
We nearly bought a house there until we were tempted by the bright lights of Northampton !
Well it does have shops and stuff, I can see the attraction.
flake99please
We all scream for ice cream
Just seen this thread. I will set myself an additional challenge of sub 50 mile round trip for the towns/villages. Should be able to manage a fair bit this way.
