Somerset levels

[peanut]

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.

I know what you mean. If I were to do the ride it would be a 70 mile round trip for me too and I would pass part of the ride within 20 miles not sure why the start at Highbridge as its unlikey anyone will be coming by train I should have thought ? I expect most riders will be from somewhere on or near the Levels

 

[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

You're a bit of a dark horse Iain never realised you were up to tackling hills like this

I have an idea that might be a solution.

How about if you had the option of two routes when the ride gets to Wells .?
Those that want to climb Bristol Hill can do and those that don't can split off the main group and go the flatter route via Easton, Westbury-sub-Mendip etc and we can meet back up again at Cheddar for a nice flat run in to Burnham on Sea .
#Again those that still have the legs for it can race in the B-on S and the rest of us can pootle in and meet at the sea front cafe .

simples

 

[Davidc]

I should be OK for the date although not sure when I'm going to have to visit my mother for a weekend yet, but like Peanut doubt I'd make it round that route.

The option peanut suggests for route splitting Wells to Cheddar makes sense to me - that way the elderly &/or disabled (?) can survive it....

I've ridden some parts of the route in the past, and it should make a good Sunday ride.

The start and end point doesn't affect me much, so no problem here if you want to change it.

 

[jeltz]

I should be OK for the date although not sure when I'm going to have to visit my mother for a weekend yet, but like Peanut doubt I'd make it round that route.

The option peanut suggests for route splitting Wells to Cheddar makes sense to me - that way the elderly &/or disabled (?) can survive it....

I've ridden some parts of the route in the past, and it should make a good Sunday ride.

The start and end point doesn't affect me much, so no problem here if you want to change it.

Could we add less experienced to that too an easier option may well be a sensible compromise for me too.

 

[peanut]

Could we add less experienced to that too an easier option may well be a sensible compromise for me too.

I hear you recently managed 70 miles ?

that sounds pretty experienced to me . Bet you'll leave me for dead

Don't worry David Iain and I will make sure no-one is left behind. These rides tend to go at the pace of the slowest rider . If some go off the front they will wait further down the road for everyone to catch up.

Its primarily a social ride so we can meet have a chat whilst we ride and enjoy some terrific scenery as we go along.Not forgetting much cake

 

[Iainj837]

have a look @ revised (sorry if I spelt it wrong) route meeting @ market place Wells 9.30 and push of @ 10.
not sure if you can park in the market place without charge.

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/364247

Regards Iain

 

[peanut]

looks good Iain. Hope my post didn't make you change the route. Its a great route. Hope its a convenient starting point for everyone.

 

[johnnyh]

that gives me a nice 16 mile ride to the start, I think I have a nice route to Wells on my Garmin, will have to check it.

...indeed I have, an 18 mile route with 2,231 feet of climb as you head through Leigh-on-Mendip, Stoke-St-Michael and Oakhill, but then a rather stunning 35mph+ downhill run into Wells.

time to work on getting the kids looked after.

 

[peanut]

that gives me a nice 16 mile ride to the start, I think I have a nice route to Wells on my Garmin, will have to check it.

...indeed I have, an 18 mile route with 2,231 feet of climb as you head through Leigh-on-Mendip, Stoke-St-Michael and Oakhill, but then a rather stunning 35mph+ downhill run into Wells.

time to work on getting the kids looked after.

I'd be looking for a hospital after that climb you're going to find the actual ride a bit tame Johhny

 

[johnnyh]

well that is the plus for me, I can go at it hammer and tongs for the trip to Wells, then ride socially around the loop (ensuring my fair share of cake), before I put the hammer down for the return leg.

everyone's a winner

Just hope for nice weather now!

 

[jeltz]

Looks like a great route and Wells is within sensible riding distance for me too. Although I won't be going at it "hammer and tong" there and back, well certainly not back as that hill is a stinker but I've done it a few times so I know I can!

See you then and hope the weather's good.

 

[peanut]

well certainly not back as that hill is a stinker but I've done it a few times so I know I can!

which hill is that ? I think the new route Iain has posted avoids Bristol hill now . Is there another hill somewhere I've missed ?

 

[johnnyh]

sssshhhhhh no-one mention hills

 

[peanut]

sssshhhhhh no-one mention hills

Dayum......................peanut rummages for his trusty 'last ditch' 12-36 cassette

 

[jeltz]

which hill is that ? I think the new route Iain has posted avoids Bristol hill now . Is there another hill somewhere I've missed ?

Nope just me not being clear. My ride to and from Wells, the hill out of Wells is a long one.