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1 loop = Tea/Coffee (maybe)
2 loops = Tea/Coffee & Crispy Bacon Baguette
Bedgebury = Bacon & Cheese burger & beer treat.

Take your pick boys

Really Kieron... It's a completely flat ride... in fact I think the loop may be down hill from start to finish


So quick check list in case I don't get a chance to post it tomorrow

Meet Thurrock Services at 8:00 am

Drive to car park in Ightham....

Google maps link to both and route - https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Thurrock+Service+Area,+Grays,+United+Kingdom/51.2858892,0.2812617/@51.2890585,0.2682614,13z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m5!1m1!1s0x47d8b0c8152d0167:0xee88664af8d51cdd!2m2!1d0.271655!2d51.492367!1m0!3e0?hl=en

Put the car park in your satnav / phone for when we get split up coming through the tolls or you miss the junction on the motorway etc

Anyone who sent me their mobile has mine

Bring some sort of lunch in case we don't hit a cafe / pub at the right sort of time.

Think parking at Bedgebury is £8 ?? so you'll need cash if we make it that far

You know the rest... puntcure repair kit... tools blah blah... weather forcast is good - http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/u105smu0m#?tab=fiveDay&fcTime=1403391600 .... but it could rain anyway so bring a blah blah


If you want .... confirm that you are coming sometime tomorrow then we'll know to wait for you if you are late to Thurrock... don't really want to be ringing people at 8:00 am on a Sunday to see if we need to hang on for another 5 minutes

I'm 100% in
Can I get a route for my gps not played with it yet
Big ups and downs ? I'm clueless never ridden north downs

Links on the first page of the thread... you need to click reverse route on the second loop / link as that's the direction in the route book

Hills... nope...none at all....

I think I read that Bedgebury is now £11.50 for parking - I guess they have to recoup the 100k they spent on the trails some how.

Just checked... £9.50

Hahahahaha well they can FO..... That's just stupid money.. + don't forget the £4 for the tolls all in for us west of the bridge....

Spending more time at Swinley then


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The edge 200 won't take the files
Oh well
Is there a costa at Thurrock if so I'll wait for a coffee extra 10mins in bed

I'm out at £9.50 38 miles plus getting lost miles will do me

See you all at the services for 8am tommorow! (bleh, early!) i love bedgebury so don't begrudge them the parking fee, but it stings a lot less if you car-share

Does anyone live near Swf ?
I'm up for sharing but can't leave the car at Thurrock as it won't lock

Do you need a lift or are you happy to give some one a lift? I should be able to pick you up if it's a lift that you are after. I have a 3 bike rack plus back seats go flat so ample of bike space. 7.30 at yours? dont forget to text me your address.

If Bedgebury is still an option after the 2 loops, I am up for it regardless of the parking fee, I guess its money well spent but we will find out. Its not that I go there every week. It wont be any different if I go next month. I dont mind either way so I am flexible.

DOnt worry about the GPS, viewranger maps show all the trails/bridleway so we cant get lost but we may explore something else by accident. I will have a printout of the map too.

Right!!!! Lads.. Following tense negotiations and promises and money changing hands.. Copious amounts of coffee.... I'm coming tomorrow

So if you all thought you where going to have a nice easy ride pace.. Hahahahahaha

I'll see you at 8 @thurrock services.. Look out for my black Tonka

Now what bike to take full sus 26'er or HT 29'er ?????


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Damn... I new I shouldn't of gone to Swinley today

I'm going for rigid 29er.... as I'll be riding at a gentle pace anyway

Haha. Someone went to war over a bike ride and won. Hats off.

I am taking the 29er...cos its the only bike I have. Maps are ready chaps...full A4 and plenty of alternative paths if we feel adventurous. I am taking my coolbox with few 'special' drinks in it. Room for more if you wish to keep yours cool. Thats my Wiggle rides experience.