Wonder if anyone here knows what this was all about. Loads of riders came through Gillingham on Sunday morning, didn't think much of it until 2 team sky cars were following behind.
Aye - I know a few people who did it that said the same. Shame about the bloke who died on the second day
Was thinking of doing the one day event, but it was far too expensive, and I figured I could always ride it solo at some point (always wanted to do a lap round the outside of the M25, but a bit put off by the unreliability of getting the bike across the Dartford crossing
Nice one, criss-crossed that a few times when i was out on sat. You had decent weather for it.
@Leroy Ambrose did a full london orbital a few weeks ago, getting across dartford is fine (done it a few times) you've just got to time it right. can send you the route if you want
Nice one, criss-crossed that a few times when i was out on sat. You had decent weather for it.
@Leroy Ambrose did a full london orbital a few weeks ago, getting across dartford is fine (done it a few times) you've just got to time it right. can send you the route if you want
Yeah, that'd be brilliant, cheers. I had a route already - nicked from Shu Pillinger's site a while back - but I'm not really sure it's the best, tbh. I also have this one: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21197241 - but if you have a route I'd love to compare them and see where yours might be better. Reckon if I start at about 4AM, I should be done by early afternoon, provided the weather isn't too grim
You can probably make the bit through Surrey more interesting. Our route was completely on road, but it would be fun to do one with more gravel roads etc. We set off at 6am and were done by ten but that includes the bit coming in & out of London & a few punctures. Check the Dartford tunnel website as you can only go through the tunnel at certain times so that might dictate when you start.
@Leroy Ambrose no cycling - you put the bike on the back of a truck and they drive you through. There's space for 3. It's a pretty good service, and free, but you have to go at certain times. See here: https://www.gov.uk/dartford-crossing-bike
Decided this week to ride the TCR route regardless if the race happens or not.
Professional criterium racing will take place in central Croydon this evening. The women's race commences at 5.30pm, and the men's race at 7.30pm. tourseries.co.uk/venues/croydon/index.php
@Leroy Ambrose no cycling - you put the bike on the back of a truck and they drive you through. There's space for 3. It's a pretty good service, and free, but you have to go at certain times. See here: https://www.gov.uk/dartford-crossing-bike
Decided this week to ride the TCR route regardless if the race happens or not.
My route planning so far:
Thanks. Had tracked that down. Just need to find the tool that comes with them to unlock the dial.
I don't actually think the wire has snapped, just come free from the cog.
@Leroy Ambrose no cycling - you put the bike on the back of a truck and they drive you through. There's space for 3. It's a pretty good service, and free, but you have to go at certain times. See here: https://www.gov.uk/dartford-crossing-bike
Decided this week to ride the TCR route regardless if the race happens or not.
My route planning so far:
Thanks. Had tracked that down. Just need to find the tool that comes with them to unlock the dial.
I don't actually think the wire has snapped, just come free from the cog.
@Leroy Ambrose no cycling - you put the bike on the back of a truck and they drive you through. There's space for 3. It's a pretty good service, and free, but you have to go at certain times. See here: https://www.gov.uk/dartford-crossing-bike
Decided this week to ride the TCR route regardless if the race happens or not.
My route planning so far:
Thanks. Had tracked that down. Just need to find the tool that comes with them to unlock the dial.
I don't actually think the wire has snapped, just come free from the cog.
It is a nice day. I intend to take my Brompton to Lee station and get the train to Erith. Then ride next to the river to Greenwich. Last time I lost the path around Woolwich near the ferry and bogged off home, I am going to try to crack that one by going to the Barrier and see if I can pick the route up from around there. I have to consider the issue of lunch of course, and get a bit of shopping to take home. Rock and Roll eh?
It is a nice day. I intend to take my Brompton to Lee station and get the train to Erith. Then ride next to the river to Greenwich. Last time I lost the path around Woolwich near the ferry and bogged off home, I am going to try to crack that one by going to the Barrier and see if I can pick the route up from around there. I have to consider the issue of lunch of course, and get a bit of shopping to take home. Rock and Roll eh?
You can definitely pick up the route at the Barrier and I hope you had lunch in The Anchor nearby.
The food there is lovely and a good price in comparison to elsewhere.
I use to regularly stop off for a pint in the Anchor pub's terrace on my cycle rides along the river path. But last year they replaced the benches outside with picnic tables. You can't sit back and relax with a pint at a picnic table.
The food there is lovely and a good price in comparison to elsewhere.
I use to regularly stop off for a pint in the Anchor pub's terrace on my cycle rides along the river path. But last year they replaced the benches outside with picnic tables. You can't sit back and relax with a pint at a picnic table.
I don't see how you can "sit back and relax" before or after, as they weren't & aren't chairs with backs.
They've just refurbished the inside, some good, some not so depending on your taste.
The food there is lovely and a good price in comparison to elsewhere.
I use to regularly stop off for a pint in the Anchor pub's terrace on my cycle rides along the river path. But last year they replaced the benches outside with picnic tables. You can't sit back and relax with a pint at a picnic table.
I don't see how you can "sit back and relax" before or after, as they weren't & aren't chairs with backs.
They've just refurbished the inside, some good, some not so depending on your taste.
I use to sit back and relax on the benches shown in this photo. Is it possible we are talking about a different Anchor and Hope pub?
Did Sidcup to Margate today via Whitstable. Picked up the Viking Coastal Trail at Reculver. Really cool riding that close to the sea and along various cliff tops.
Now feeling sun burn on my neck and knees. Decent 75 mile route though.
Did Sidcup to Margate today via Whitstable. Picked up the Viking Coastal Trail at Reculver. Really cool riding that close to the sea and along various cliff tops.
Now feeling sun burn on my neck and knees. Decent 75 mile route though.
Was a lovely day for riding once the morning showers cleared up.
Most importantly, I got a pint of Hurlimann from The Old Neptune at Whitstable.
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Was thinking of doing the one day event, but it was far too expensive, and I figured I could always ride it solo at some point (always wanted to do a lap round the outside of the M25, but a bit put off by the unreliability of getting the bike across the Dartford crossing
How was the organisation of the event?
@Leroy Ambrose did a full london orbital a few weeks ago, getting across dartford is fine (done it a few times) you've just got to time it right. can send you the route if you want
Are you on Strava?
You can probably make the bit through Surrey more interesting. Our route was completely on road, but it would be fun to do one with more gravel roads etc. We set off at 6am and were done by ten but that includes the bit coming in & out of London & a few punctures. Check the Dartford tunnel website as you can only go through the tunnel at certain times so that might dictate when you start.
@Leroy Ambrose no cycling - you put the bike on the back of a truck and they drive you through. There's space for 3. It's a pretty good service, and free, but you have to go at certain times. See here: https://www.gov.uk/dartford-crossing-bike
Decided this week to ride the TCR route regardless if the race happens or not.
My route planning so far:
The women's race commences at 5.30pm, and the men's race at 7.30pm.
tourseries.co.uk/venues/croydon/index.php
I don't actually think the wire has snapped, just come free from the cog.
It looks like it's a standard torx tool so you'll be able to find it cheaper than that.
I intend to take my Brompton to Lee station and get the train to Erith.
Then ride next to the river to Greenwich.
Last time I lost the path around Woolwich near the ferry and bogged off home, I am going to try to crack that one by going to the Barrier and see if I can pick the route up from around there.
I have to consider the issue of lunch of course, and get a bit of shopping to take home.
Rock and Roll eh?
Took me a couple of hours to do the route but delighted I found out the whole thing this time.
They've just refurbished the inside, some good, some not so depending on your taste.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?ei=A1AnWaGKPOLPgAa_z6vQDA&q=photos+of+the+anchor+and+hope+beer+garden+charlton&oq=photos+of+the+anchor+and+hope+beer+garden+charlton&gs_l=mobile-gws-serp.3...5070.10608.0.11847.11.11.0.0.0.0.221.1163.7j3j1.11.0....0...1.1.64.mobile-gws-serp..0.9.910...33i160k1j33i21k1.B_MAdGSm3OY#imgrc=mgWaejAPrnmfCM:
Now feeling sun burn on my neck and knees. Decent 75 mile route though.
Most importantly, I got a pint of Hurlimann from The Old Neptune at Whitstable.