Forum

I want to try out some xc trails (don't mind if theres a bit of low level downhill) and I am used to riding a hard tail but have recently got myself a fs xc bike. I live in London and don't have a car so I have been told by some local bike shops to check out Epping Forest...so this is how I found this forum. Any suggestions on where to ride...how to get there...group rides for beginners since I don't know the area...thanks so much!

katie

Welcome....Im sure someone did a how-to-ge- to-Epping in here a while back,. I believe you can put your bike on the Central Line on the above ground bit.

Andy

Ok I just looked up the overground on the central line and goes to chingford i think...then Im guessing I could just ride to epping from there?

Alternatively....

Join one of the Thorndon rides, all you'd have to do is find your way to Brentwood station. Theres a couple of lads who ride, that are from London and come over on the train, so can't be to hard.... And, personally, Epping is good, but I wouldn't make it out to be as great as its claimed to be.....

Look on the home page for links to get to the riding spots.

Welcome and i'm sure i'll see you soon

Hiya...

Loads of Epping info here

http://www.essexhertsmtb.co.uk/mtb-trai ... forest.php

I live in central London for years and found Epping easy to get to See you out on a ride soon!

Hi katie... welcome to the forum ... I am usually a regular epping rider but what with the weather and weekend away trips thyere hasnt been to much in the way of decent rides.. having said that Im sure the weather will get better and the trails become drier and certainly more enjoyable very soon. Generally I can make afternoon weekday rides and normally a sunday but as been said just keep an eye out for the rides thread. Hopefully you will get out soon and explore epping as it can be most enjoyable... Happy riding

Hello I'm a complete noob to this having only done one xc ride so far! I'm gonna head up to Epping this Saturday I think to have a crack and see what it's like! I did 18 miles at thetford 2 weeks ago and loved it so I'll let you know what I make of it...

I ride a hard tail!

Hi Katie
Whereabouts are you? I also plan to go to Epping,maybe this weekend. Been to thorndon on a few rides with people here and always had great ride....
Hope to catch up with you soon.
Sarah

Thanks for all the suggestions! Everyone on this thread sounds rad and Im sure I will run into you soon! Sarah Im coming from Islington...how about you? I would like to get out this Saturday if I can!! Epping or Thordon...let me know!

Katie

I've now changed my plans I'm afraid I'm off to thetford forest again as it looks like its gonna be dry there's 2 of us going. I can fit 1 more bike on my car if any1 wants to come and wants a lift or if anyone wants to drive themselves they are more than welcome obviously...

Oh and forgot to mention we're going Sunday morning leaving Harlow about 8am

Saturday's looking better for me - maybe Thorndon because I've heard Epping might still be a mudbath. Let's see if others are going to Thorndon on Sat (I can't navigate it well so have to go with others!).

I'm in Cricklewood and think I could probably get another bike in my car. Would set off from here around an hour before a scheduled ride though...

Sarah

I used to live in Clapton and took me 40 minutes on the road to get to Sunday's usual meeting point or 15-20 minutes to the nearest single track Whipp Cross roundabout

Hi. Just for your info girls and boys, was up at Epping last weekend and yes it was a mud bath.