A regular ride in Essex.

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  • DC01
    DC01 Posts: 333
    Cant make it tom. will be there next week though.
    Fuel EX8
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  • robertpb
    robertpb Posts: 1,866
    I'll be over in Thorndon tomorrow (Sat) about 8:30 to 11:30, so if anyone wants to tag along your welcome.

    Decided to measure an oak tree in the Long Plantation the other day, this is the wood that's between the A128 and the golf course just before Thorndon Hall

    Turns out that it's about 550 years old, sung happy birthday to it. Stood there contemplating that this was an established tree when Henry VIII was born, very humbling.
    Now where's that "Get Out of Crash Free Card"
  • tobh
    tobh Posts: 103
    Many apologies if this has been asked a dozen times before. But...

    Does anyone have a map / directions / GPS points etc for Thorndon ? A few of us are hoping to come over on Easter Monday for an early morning ride and having never been to your side of Essex before I'm hoping someone can help..

    Ta

    T
  • robertpb
    robertpb Posts: 1,866
    None of the maps show more than a small portion of the trails.

    As for gps never needed it as I've been riding there for quite a few years.

    I could be riding over there on Monday, so if you need a guide just let me know what time.
    Now where's that "Get Out of Crash Free Card"
  • tobh
    tobh Posts: 103
    Robertpb.

    yes mate, we'd love a guide. but.. we like to start riding early. We'd be at Thorndon ready to ride at 0800. is that ok ?

    i'll pm you now.

    t
  • muddylegs
    muddylegs Posts: 485
    Is there any interest in doing some more evening rides?
    Same kind of format as last year. Bridleways, a little bit of single then the pub?
    We could do a ride over to Thorndon it does not take long to get there from the reserve.
    Let me know what you all think and i will put some dates together. It will be Mondays again unless loads of people can't do that evening.
  • robertpb
    robertpb Posts: 1,866
    Hi Jonathan,

    Yes for Thorndon, I've been over there photographing quite a lot over the past few weeks in the evening.

    It's been very quiet and invigorating.

    I might even venture out to your neck of the woods.
    Now where's that "Get Out of Crash Free Card"
  • DC01
    DC01 Posts: 333
    Im up for an evening ride. Mondays ok with me. Just let me know time and place.
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  • Nick Dastardly
    Nick Dastardly Posts: 606
    Yep I'd be up for that. Just let me know the dates.
    "The problem was, I was still using my eyes even though I had them shut"

    Demoted to commuting duty

    Orange Crush!
  • Belv
    Belv Posts: 866
    Count me in. Mondays are good.
  • BigJimmyB
    BigJimmyB Posts: 1,302
    Count me in too.

    Also up for Sundays as per recent texts.
  • muddylegs
    muddylegs Posts: 485
    Ok, I will organise some dates. Problems with my mum at the moment, but i will do it as soon as possible
  • thewaiter
    thewaiter Posts: 110
    bumping this thread and following it for future updates :D currently cycling around Hockley woods but looking to expand my horizons :wink:

    Kevin
  • MTBKarl
    MTBKarl Posts: 45
    Hi, new to this site. Was wondering if a regular ride is still going and if so where, when and what time? Im based down in southend and looking for a weekend ride and possibly an evening ride in the week.

    Cheers all

    Karl
  • a17vts
    a17vts Posts: 90
    I often go Thorndon on a Saturday or Sunday morning at around 8am-9am.

    Although i would like to get out more mid week.

    Any one!
  • MTBKarl
    MTBKarl Posts: 45
    Hi, where abouts is Thorndon? Im up for joining you for a ride on a saturday or sunday? What sort of level of fitness are you as I dont want to be holiding anyone up?

    Karl
  • robertpb
    robertpb Posts: 1,866
    I ride Thorndon 3 times per week, Saturday and a couple of days in the week plus some Sundays.

    I've been riding over there off and on for 46 years, usually ride for 2-3 hours and start anything from 6am to 6pm.

    So if anyone wants to trundle around with me they are welcome.
    Now where's that "Get Out of Crash Free Card"
  • robertpb
    robertpb Posts: 1,866
    MTBKarl wrote:
    Hi, where abouts is Thorndon? Im up for joining you for a ride on a saturday or sunday? What sort of level of fitness are you as I dont want to be holiding anyone up?

    Karl

    Hi Karl it's on the A127 and the southern end of it is at the Halfway House near Brentwood, the car park is off the A128 on the Brentwood side.

    As for fitness you won't know until you come for a ride, rides always stop at regular intervals for everyone to catch up.
    Now where's that "Get Out of Crash Free Card"
  • MTBKarl
    MTBKarl Posts: 45
    Thanks I know where you mean now, and its only down the road to me which is great. Do you happen to have a postcode of gps code for the car park, or a link to google maps with its location?

    I am up for coming out at the weekend for a ride, can do saturday or sunday. What times will people be out?

    Cheers for the help everyone.

    Karl
  • robertpb
    robertpb Posts: 1,866
    Here is a map of Thorndon http://www.essexcc.gov.uk/vip8/ecc/ECCW ... elOid=null

    I'm over there on Saturday, I usually arrive at the South car park around 9am. I ride from where I live down through North Thorndon to South.
    Now where's that "Get Out of Crash Free Card"
  • MTBKarl
    MTBKarl Posts: 45
    Hi thanks for the reply, I will try to make it this saturday if I can. I will be in the car park closest to the halfway house just before 9, I drive a red fiesta and have a white canyon bike.

    Cheers

    Karl
  • muddylegs
    muddylegs Posts: 485
    Sorry for the delay folks, my mum died a month ago and I have been staying with dad for a while.
    I am doing lots running and biking events though the summer to raise money for various cancer charities so please use the online sponsorship form to make a donation. Sorry for the shameless plug. www.justgiving.com/jonathanwisbey
    Ok here are the dates for our summer rides, all leaving the carpark at 7.00pm same address and car park as last year if you need the address then please pm me.
    Again there will be secure parking and bike washing facilities (but we won’t need them as it is summer time) also tea and coffee back at mine unless we stop at the pub!

    All Tuesdays

    2nd June.
    7th July.
    11th August.
    8th September.

    Hope these are to everybody’s liking was going to make it Mondays but other family commitments get in the way. See you all on the 2nd of June.
  • Belv
    Belv Posts: 866
    Hi Muddylegs,
    Sorry to read about your Mum. It's good that you are doing something positive in her memory and to help others.

    See you on Tuesday.

    Martin
  • muddylegs
    muddylegs Posts: 485
    Bump.
    Thank you Martin.
  • Nick Dastardly
    Nick Dastardly Posts: 606
    Hi Muddylegs,

    Sorry to hear about your Mum. I'll be there Tuesday, should be playing football but this is far more important!

    Nick
    "The problem was, I was still using my eyes even though I had them shut"

    Demoted to commuting duty

    Orange Crush!
  • GTracer
    GTracer Posts: 123
    so how good is thorndon then in comparison to say, danbury common, I like to ride gnarly trails and bombholes etc, would throndon be suitable for me?
  • BigJimmyB
    BigJimmyB Posts: 1,302
    Hi Jonathan,

    Sorry for your loss.

    I can't make Tuesdays due to family commitments, but am free weekends as always if you fancy a blat.

    We're alsogoing to try and resurrect the monthly 'big one' (basically a trip to somewhere like Swinley or Aston Hill for a few hours one weekend a month) if you ever fancy coming along.

    Rgds
    BJB

    PS - donation also made - good luck
  • buzz1
    buzz1 Posts: 374
    GTracer wrote:
    so how good is thorndon then in comparison to say, danbury common, I like to ride gnarly trails and bombholes etc, would throndon be suitable for me?
    You are probably best going to warley gap, which is on the other side of thorndon.
    Parking (free) can be found on the Izumi restaurant side ( you can google Izumi to get the address).
    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12851595
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  • GTracer
    GTracer Posts: 123
    buzz1 wrote:
    GTracer wrote:
    so how good is thorndon then in comparison to say, danbury common, I like to ride gnarly trails and bombholes etc, would throndon be suitable for me?
    You are probably best going to warley gap, which is on the other side of thorndon.
    Parking (free) can be found on the Izumi restaurant side ( you can google Izumi to get the address).


    thanks :)
  • Belv
    Belv Posts: 866
    Muddylegs,
    I'm not sure if trail-clearing is done on a rota or an as-and-when basis, but Marks Hill is getting very narrow (particularly on the 'up') and the path between the 3 steps and the B1007 needs a little trim too.
    If you could sort those out before tomorrow night, that'd be great! :lol:

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