England : Leicestershire Market Harborough meet up

[PeteXXX]

If we want to stay on-road, from Naseby, we can use a mile or so of the A508 to Kelmarsh and then Arthingworth for tarmac back to Gt Oxendon..

 

[13 rider]

If we want to stay on-road, from Naseby, we can use a mile or so of the A508 to Kelmarsh and then Arthingworth for tarmac back to Gt Oxendon..

Sounds ok how busy is the A508 on a Sat dinner time

 

[broady]

I wouldn't do any off road on my road bikes anymore as it's just a risk that I don't fancy taking.

 

[tallliman]

I've noticed that rather than use the old railway track, the cafe appears accessible from the A road nearby. No harm in us splitting for a couple of miles if needs be!

 

[13 rider]

Yes you can get too it of the A508 trying to look on Google Street view to check the state of the long drive . A may ride out before to check anyway looks like staying on road is the most popular

 

[PeteXXX]

Yep, the Waterloo is accessible from the A508.
I'll go with the flow, and can meet you at the Waterloo, via the old railway, then we all do some tarmac and I'll head back home one way or another.

 

[pclay]

I've been to Waterloo plenty of times. The long driveway off the main road is fine for a road bike. A bit if gravel, but nothing major.

 

[biggs682]

What's the surface like on that end of the trail bearing in mind were on roadies . I hear it and mind and firm up plans nearer the time

I rode it at the weekend on my Marin mtb and wouldnt fancy using a road bike on it in all fairness especially in the tunnels

 

[PeteXXX]

This is the sign and access as seen from Mkt Harborough direction. Watch out for the vicious kerbing!!

That's the Cafe at the far end. As @pclay says, no probs with the road surface.
Traffic wasn't too bad today, but I wouldn't fancy the 508 on a weekday!
It's only a few minutes ride to the right turn to East Farndon and quieter roads.

 

[13 rider]

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This is the sign and access as seen from Mkt Harborough direction. Watch out for the vicious kerbing!!

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That's the Cafe at the far end. As @pclay says, no probs with the road surface.
Traffic wasn't too bad today, but I wouldn't fancy the 508 on a weekday!
It's only a few minutes ride to the right turn to East Farndon and quieter roads.

Thanks for that @PeteXXX . Not planned the loop yet think Great oxendon way ,short as possible on A508

 

[PeteXXX]

No probs. I can suggest a 20 mile(ish) loop on quieter lanes from there if you want?

 

[13 rider]

No probs. I can suggest a 20 mile(ish) loop on quieter lanes from there if you want?

A 20 mile loop was what I was thinking . Suggest away or if your happy you can lead us round on the day

 

[PeteXXX]

Work in progress..

 

[PeteXXX]

This is the surface on the Brampton Valley Way... Not good for road bikes. OK on my CX though
Best using the A508, as already mentioned. I rode it today from Gt Oxendon to the Waterloo entrance, and it wasn't too bad.
I've sorted a nice little loop of about 19 miles.
Shall I post the gpx or would you like it to be a surprise?

 

[tallliman]

I like the idea of a surprise!