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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    @Ben - so needs a visit soonish.
    @DK see you tomorrow. 10 am DK time.
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  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Heres a video from the m'trax boys to warm you up for some Minley Riding. http://vimeo.com/27716941
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  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Now the weather is going to improve (being sept) I'm thinking of taking a day off for a trip to Afan to ride the W2. Anyone interested? Would be a mid week trip.
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  • milko9000
    milko9000 Posts: 533
    Hmm, already got a week off in Sicily, don't think I'll have time to sneak a bike trip in as well! Tempting though...
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Im sure you can fit one in... Just one more wafer thin ride!

    Looking at my calendar, I am thinking either next Wednesday, or the following one. Anyone available?
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  • JoeGoodson
    JoeGoodson Posts: 8
    Good morning everyone,
    This saturday two noobs ( me and my friend ) are planning to go somewhere from central london.
    Now that's the point. we use to ride on the road which is ok for the beginning but now we are looking for some nice trails around london. i've heard surrey hills would be a nice place to ride but we don't even know how to get there and if we are allowed to take the bike on the train.
    Any tips ? anyone free who is planning to ride ( it doesn't matter where ) we could join ?
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Where are you coming from? If you search for Martins Heron you should find tips in this thread on how to get out of London to Swinley and Surrey Hills.
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  • JoeGoodson
    JoeGoodson Posts: 8
    thank you Ben i will have a look for it. We live in east acton ( near hammersmith ) but we can easly ride to central london to catch any train going over there.
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    From hammer smith I suspect getting richmond and getting the train to martins heron for Swinley is the easiest.
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  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Apologies for the mangled post - iphone! As I was saying, the Waterloo > Reading line is the best for you I suspect. Stops various places in london for you to pick up from - you might be able to overground to Richmond/Twickenham/Clapham and change. No worries taking bikes on the trains out of waterloo, and I am guessing you'll not be Mon>Fri before 10 back into london, so no worries back. Martin's Heron is about 1 mile from Swinley Forest. Worth posting on here or the London Calling facebook group before you ride though, as getting round Swinley is a challenge if you've not been there before.
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  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    On another note. Looking at the weather next week, Wednesday looks awesome. Im gonna head to Afan and do the W2. Anyone up for it?
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  • minley1
    minley1 Posts: 126
    benpinnick wrote:
    Good rides today - Minley was great, the singletrack there is properly sweet. Why dont we ride there more often/ever? Also good to meet Jameister... Even if I did nearly kill him (sorry).

    Ride there quite a bit, generally don't see many people out and about, let me know next time you go.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Still don't know where that is but I'm up for something this weekend.
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  • Mr_B1989
    Mr_B1989 Posts: 74
    Been a long while but I'm free this weekend to ride, Sat, Sun and monday. can get to SH easily and Swinley via the trains.
  • JoeGoodson
    JoeGoodson Posts: 8
    we will definitely be there this weekend most sure on saturday. Mr.B or everyone else who want to ride we could meet somewhere around SH. just pm me for my number.

    Thank you guys for all the directions and advices
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    So I've booked next Wed off - heading to Wales to do W2 at Afan (44km). Anyone who wants to join can get a lift from Crowthorne if they like. Otherwise it will be me and my no mates ;(
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  • JoeGoodson
    JoeGoodson Posts: 8
    Also we got the train tickets off to SH this saturday. we will be there around 10.30 to 11. For the ones coming ... see you there !
  • jameister
    jameister Posts: 28
    Up for SH this Sat. Need a guide though, anyone keen on showing the hidden gems? ;-)
  • Mr_B1989
    Mr_B1989 Posts: 74
    benpinnick wrote:
    So I've booked next Wed off - heading to Wales to do W2 at Afan (44km). Anyone who wants to join can get a lift from Crowthorne if they like. Otherwise it will be me and my no mates ;(
    I may be able to swap my Friday off for a Wednesday, i'll have to find out tomorrow :P
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Cool. Let me know! Would you be ok to get to Crowthorne? In guessing yes as your in the surrey hills.

    EDIT: I recall last time you got the train too, Yes?
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  • JoeGoodson
    JoeGoodson Posts: 8
    jameister wrote:
    Up for SH this Sat. Need a guide though, anyone keen on showing the hidden gems? ;-)

    Hi there jame , what time you planning to be there?
  • jameister
    jameister Posts: 28
    Hi Joe, might be a slight change of plans so not sure if I'm going to SH now.
  • jameister
    jameister Posts: 28
    benpinnick wrote:
    Heres a video from the m'trax boys to warm you up for some Minley Riding. http://vimeo.com/27716941

    Ben - might be up for a bit of this or swinley for Sat if your around?
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Sat is probably out for me. Taking the little one to an agricultural show (showing my country heritage here). Sunday maybe though.
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  • jameister
    jameister Posts: 28
    No worries, not sure my plans for Sun but if I'm around let you know.
  • agg25
    agg25 Posts: 619
    @ benpinnick I'm heading to Afan tomorrow, W2 and Skyline then heading to Cwmcarn on Sunday. Take a look at http://www.afanforestpark.co.uk/default.aspx?page=6486 to check out the diversions in place (as of only last week :-( ).
    Will let you know how it is.
  • jameister
    jameister Posts: 28
    Where would be the best place to park for minley manor?
  • minley1
    minley1 Posts: 126
    http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk ... nked-p/map

    If you look at the map, where the A327 leaves the A30 there is a roundabout at the junction with Minley Road, you can normally park there(just don't block the gate).
    Hope this helps
  • jameister
    jameister Posts: 28
    minley1 wrote:
    http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-136738-minley-manor-orangery-including-linked-p/map

    If you look at the map, where the A327 leaves the A30 there is a roundabout at the junction with Minley Road, you can normally park there(just don't block the gate).
    Hope this helps

    Thats a great help, thanks! I may head up there for Sat, Ben was saying some good singletrack, you also been there quite a bit?
  • minley1
    minley1 Posts: 126
    Yes, go there a lot, there are a lot of nice tracks (XC type),some of the course of the Tourq in you sleep is still marked out, rode some of it this evening.

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