December ride for food

[Tynan]

bah, this sounds lovely other than being too fast most likely

but I'm taking the youngest to an away U7s rugby match against Upmister

 

[topcat1]

lets try this

http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_1636086.html

the route is a bit fussy at southend but we know where we're going

it's 47 miles this way (via Sigs secret ride so you'll have to wear blindfolds for that bit) and over 50 on the way back

 

[ianrauk]

That works TC1

 

[topcat1]

and here's the route back

http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_1636265.html

 

[ianrauk]

Using that route through Grays, you not going to get through there mate....you need to turn left first around the one way system

 

[topcat1]

yes i've been mapping for 2 days (sick of it) we know the way

anyone else joining us?

 

[HaloJ]

yes i've been mapping for 2 days (sick of it) we know the way

anyone else joining us?

I tend to use ridewithgps these days. Based on Google but also pulls info from OpenStreetMap and OpenStreetMapCycle. Routes can easily be modified as well with "dragon drops" just like Google directions.

 

[topcat1]

I tend to use ridewithgps these days. Based on Google but also pulls info from OpenStreetMap and OpenStreetMapCycle. Routes can easily be modified as well with "dragon drops" just like Google directions.

rwgps bogged down my 'puter all day good thing i'm off this week

to do list =haircut,dentist,map ride,birthday party-get drunk,ride 100 miles

 

[jayonabike]

I could be tempted by this but without sounding like a big girl I've never cycled in London and my knowledge of London is zero. I don't know whether to cycle to HPC( worried about London traffic & getting lost, even with GPS!) or get the train from Hemel Hempstead into Euston then cycling to HPC without getting lost, then having to repeat it on the way home!

 

[martint235]

I could be tempted by this but without sounding like a big girl I've never cycled in London and my knowledge of London is zero. I don't know whether to cycle to HPC( worried about London traffic & getting lost, even with GPS!) or get the train from Hemel Hempstead into Euston then cycling to HPC without getting lost, then having to repeat it on the way home!

Jay, it's almost a straight road (once you're on the A5 it is a straight road!). If Abs is cycling down from Watford, you could maybe meet her there. I allowed 2 hours I think to get from HPC to Harpenden and still got there mega early!!!

 

[jayonabike]

So this route will get me there and home again? Abs, if you are cycling there and back would you mind if I tag along?

 

[HaloJ]

So this route will get me there and home again? Abs, if you are cycling there and back would you mind if I tag along?

Sounds like a plan. I did a trial run of the route for timings sake this morning/afternoon. Traffic was moderately heavy and I was riding at tickover pace. Wind was from the SW and comparable with that forecast for Sunday. It took 1hr 26mins to get to HPC with no mechanicals.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/131869931

I was going to set off about 6:15am which should get me to our route intersect point at 6:45.

EDIT : Ride with GPS shows a better overview of the timings as it shows actual time rather than moving time. http://ridewithgps.com/trips/456747

 

[topcat1]

I could be tempted by this but I've never cycled in London and my knowledge of London is zero.

Jay, when it's warmer you'll have to join us on a sunday london ride, we'll show you the sights (the palace, the guards) we'll even get the teas in

 

[ianrauk]

Jay, when it's warmer you'll have to join us on a sunday london ride, we'll show you the sights (the palace, the guards) we'll even get the teas in

Will we?

 

[jayonabike]

Sounds like a plan. I did a trial run of the route for timings sake this morning/afternoon. Traffic was moderately heavy and I was riding at tickover pace. Wind was from the SW and comparable with that forecast for Sunday. It took 1hr 26mins to get to HPC with no mechanicals.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/131869931

I was going to set off about 6:15am which should get me to our route intersect point at 6:45.

EDIT : Ride with GPS shows a better overview of the timings as it shows actual time rather than moving time. http://ridewithgps.com/trips/456747

I can get to the Esso garage/McD's on the A5 for 6.45. I'm looking forward to this ride, I've never ridden to the coast before.