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I don't know. I'm finishing planning the route in ridewithgps. It'll be aprox 75km from home to the start following cycle paths mainly. That's 4 hours but it'll be in the dark at the beginning, so minimum of 5 hours including stops and wrong turns...maybe 3am? Uhmmm...yes, it's too early.

Yes... maybe save that for the summer

Anything at 30miles+ (off road!) looks good. New scenery adds to the appeal. Just not this week. I wait for the hailstorm

I will definitely go Martin if the trip is still on ,got Monday off in case I am knackered lol.

I'm sure you'll be fine Harry... Just remember to bring enough food

I usually go with a couple of ham rolls on top of the usual cereal / energy bars.

Weather is looking good

Might also be a good idea to bring lights just incase we get caught out on the timing of the return leg

Will pack extra gear ,is anyone else going .

Will you be parking at Ivinghoe Beacon National Trust Car Park? Postcode for that is LU6 2EG.

Yep the car park here -

https://www.google.co.uk/maps?q=Ivinghoe+Beacon+National+Trust+Car+Park,+Dunstable&hl=en&ll=51.833464,-0.604559&spn=0.004707,0.011362&sll=51.84527,-0.604763&sspn=0.037648,0.090895&oq=ivinghoe&hq=Ivinghoe+Beacon+National+Trust+Car+Park,&hnear=Dunstable,+Central+Bedfordshire,+United+Kingdom&t=h&z=17

Aiming to get going at 8:00 am

Would love to join you as I'm feeling better now, but I think I'd be pushing my luck with that long ride after not doing any for a while..
I even bought some winter socks last week..
Have fun guys..

Don't worry Harvey... plenty more chances to try out those winter socks

GPX of route for anyone interested http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=okrvzuyvwbnjjbgz

Weather is looking good so all set for tomorrow

I see from your GPS link and from some other threads i have read about this route that there is water taps at various points, did you use any of the water taps along the way mate? Water for 80 miles (7-8 hours) is quite a bit of extra weight to carry even though it might not seem like it. If they are good to use then i can probably take half of what i was planning.

Don't think well make 80 miles but I see where you're coming from.

I've not used the taps but I'd assume they were fine to use if they are marked on the route map from the site I linked.

The route passes at least one petrol station and runs through Wendover... I'm sure there will be a shop or similar.

I'll carry 2lts in my back pack and a 750ml bottle this will be plenty for me with one pit stop and I drink a fair amount.

The main thing is food really... I got caught out the last time I rode it by not eating enough... soon enough. At the end of the day it's not the wilds of Wales or the Highlands of Scotland... there's always a shop or pub nearby it just means that you spend time looking for a sandwich instead of riding

How many miles are we planning to do before returning to car park? I'm going to try to ride to the starting point. Can anyone bring some water to the car park?

Oh I see this is the famous Ridgeway route? I heard about it on singletrackworld. List of water taps in the route:
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/viewe ... vmoe13XHX8

I have put some extra water in the car if you need/want to fill your bottles there mate.