Reading 2 Bath - You want it you want it bad!!!!!

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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    mememememememememe

    I fancy this

    Be a nice gentle start back on the bike after 9 months pretty much off it.

    Too much? Never
    Emerging from under a big black cloud. All help welcome
  • stuaff
    stuaff Posts: 1,736
    linsen wrote:
    mememememememememe

    I fancy this

    Be a nice gentle start back on the bike after 9 months pretty much off it.

    Too much? Never

    Hooray! It'll be great to see you.
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  • jzed
    jzed Posts: 2,926
    I'd be up for this - mid-Jan or anytime in Feb.
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Depending on the date and starting point, permission sought for a soft, hybrid riding Londoner to attend? Inner tubes for 700x28 already stockpiled :)

    Notsoblue - might, maybe, foolhardy and want to join yours........... possibly :shock:



    *Wonder if it's too late to reconsider my 2011 cycling resolutions*
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Try this as a warm-up Wanda

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12748256
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Depending on the date and starting point, permission sought for a soft, hybrid riding Londoner to attend? Inner tubes for 700x28 already stockpiled :)

    Notsoblue - might, maybe, foolhardy and want to join yours........... possibly :shock:



    *Wonder if it's too late to reconsider my 2011 cycling resolutions*

    You can come along for the ride but no stopping at every pub for a 'quick' Guiness, not that anybody owes you a pint :roll:
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,076
    http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/a ... =-11&day=1

    Looks like mid Feb before there's enough daylight hours to start and finish in light, that said the last two years we've had deep snow here in Feb.

    hmmmm

    What sort of notice to peeps need to get ready for a social ride?
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Mid Feb looks good - 10 hours gives us time for pub stops - couple of days notice should be enough for me
  • the other me
    the other me Posts: 114
    this sounds like a great idea!,
    I'd be up for it whenever

    I've covered the Reading to 'somewhere just past hungerford' section of the canal previously (before having to turn round and ride back) - although my hard-gained knowledge of the pubs would likely be made irrelevant by the start time!
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    I'm Interested. But the most I've done in one day is 55miles on the road, that took me 5 hours, but I'm a bit fitter now. Would this be too much for me? Would I slow you all down? I ride a hybrid with 28s.
    --
    Chris

    Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/5
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,076
    Pace will be sedate and distance is really up to you, if you feel the need there's plenty of train stations on route.
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Jay dubbleU wrote:
    Try this as a warm-up Wanda

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12748256

    Don't you have to carry the bike at some point? That's my only concern as I have a right shoulder that's undergoing physio after years abuse of abuse/pain.

    I'll check it out though.
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Sketchley wrote:
    I'm Interested. But the most I've done in one day is 55miles on the road, that took me 5 hours, but I'm a bit fitter now. Would this be too much for me? Would I slow you all down? I ride a hybrid with 28s.

    Sketchley, welcome fellow hybrid(er) + tyres :D. I did a L2B ride last summer and that took mucho hours with lots of pit stops. We'll be good company for each other plus Redvee owes me a pint and it looks like this is the only time I can collect :P


    ITB - a couple of days notice works for me.
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    Ok looks like I'm in then! I have friends near Devies so worse case can bail out and head there. But I'm not one to give up easily.

    Any weekend is good for me providing it doesn't clash Rugby , although I don't fancy 80miles in the rain. Best day in Feburary for me is Sat 26th, March 5th also good, 12th and 19th Possible.
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    Chris

    Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/5
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Jay dubbleU wrote:
    Try this as a warm-up Wanda

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12748256

    Don't you have to carry the bike at some point? That's my only concern as I have a right shoulder that's undergoing physio after years abuse of abuse/pain.

    I'll check it out though.

    Don't think it's that much cyclecross - more like sportive on varied terrain - hybrids come into their own on this one :)
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    Jay dubbleU wrote:
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Jay dubbleU wrote:
    Try this as a warm-up Wanda

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12748256

    Don't you have to carry the bike at some point? That's my only concern as I have a right shoulder that's undergoing physio after years abuse of abuse/pain.

    I'll check it out though.

    Don't think it's that much cyclecross - more like sportive on varied terrain - hybrids come into their own on this one :)

    Until they are thrown into the canal......
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    gtvlusso wrote:
    Jay dubbleU wrote:
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Jay dubbleU wrote:
    Try this as a warm-up Wanda

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12748256

    Don't you have to carry the bike at some point? That's my only concern as I have a right shoulder that's undergoing physio after years abuse of abuse/pain.

    I'll check it out though.

    Don't think it's that much cyclecross - more like sportive on varied terrain - hybrids come into their own on this one :)

    Until they are thrown into the canal......

    Ooooh - get her :wink:
  • Wooliferkins
    Wooliferkins Posts: 2,060
    Jay dubbleU wrote:
    gtvlusso wrote:
    Jay dubbleU wrote:
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Jay dubbleU wrote:
    Try this as a warm-up Wanda

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12748256

    Don't you have to carry the bike at some point? That's my only concern as I have a right shoulder that's undergoing physio after years abuse of abuse/pain.

    I'll check it out though.

    Don't think it's that much cyclecross - more like sportive on varied terrain - hybrids come into their own on this one :)

    Until they are thrown into the canal......

    Just the steps where you go over the hill with the tunnel in requires a bit of push and carry.

    Sadly Feb w/ends fully booked. Enjoy the mud that ups tha anti I did it in summer

    Ooooh - get her :wink:
    Neil
    Help I'm Being Oppressed
  • eyko
    eyko Posts: 68
    I'd be interested in this. Done Newbs to Pewsey and back again. Can go pretty much any time with a few days notice.
    FCN 7
  • Sewinman
    Sewinman Posts: 2,131
    I did this route but starting from London and carried on to Bristol. Two day trip with a stop in Hungerford. It took 9 hours from London to Hungerford. The 'best bit' IMO was actually the road section around IT's house (Marlborough/Hungerford) - amazing quite roads and lovely views.

    I did it in mid-summer and the towpath was tough going in parts for my road bike - I had to get off and walk once or twice. It may not be suitable for a road bike in February. Have fun!
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    GTV....... :P :P

    I'll give this some serious thought.
  • Fireblade96
    Fireblade96 Posts: 1,123
    I'm envisioning this as a warm weekend amble with plenty of cake / pub stops...if not I may have to give some thought to getting fit !
    Misguided Idealist
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Cafewanda wrote:
    plus Redvee owes me a pint and it looks like this is the only time I can collect :P

    Thats me out then, very busy all summer and can't spare a day for this ride :lol:

    Forgot about the walk over the top of the tunnel, was hard when we done it 20+ years back. Another spanner in the works is the fact we need permits to ride the canal IIRC. Solos or pairs it won't be a problem for the inspectors but a group racing along the tow path might cause problems. I have a cover story, sort of, as my Mum has a barge with BWB licence still so will use that as my excuse.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    redvee wrote:
    Cafewanda wrote:
    plus Redvee owes me a pint and it looks like this is the only time I can collect :P

    Thats me out then, very busy all summer and can't spare a day for this ride :lol:

    Forgot about the walk over the top of the tunnel, was hard when we done it 20+ years back. Another spanner in the works is the fact we need permits to ride the canal IIRC. Solos or pairs it won't be a problem for the inspectors but a group racing along the tow path might cause problems. I have a cover story, sort of, as my Mum has a barge with BWB licence still so will use that as my excuse.

    Nothing in this http://home.btconnect.com/kenavon/usefulinfo.pdf says you need a permit.
    --
    Chris

    Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/5
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    When I spoke with Mum about the matter she said you did or it might have been wether her BWB licence for the boat covered the cycling permit.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    I think you do in theory need a permit but it is free to download so not a problem:

    http://www.waterscape.com/things-to-do/cycling/permit
  • Wooliferkins
    Wooliferkins Posts: 2,060
    apreading wrote:
    I think you do in theory need a permit but it is free to download so not a problem:

    http://www.waterscape.com/things-to-do/cycling/permit

    Used to need the permit but dropped now
    Neil
    Help I'm Being Oppressed
  • Mark Elvin
    Mark Elvin Posts: 997
    I stil really fancy doing this, I'm just concerned about the 700-23c's & how much of the route is unsuitable.
    2012 Cannondale Synapse
  • Wooliferkins
    Wooliferkins Posts: 2,060
    Mark Elvin wrote:
    I stil really fancy doing this, I'm just concerned about the 700-23c's & how much of the route is unsuitable.

    A good deal in Feb. I did it in summer on 25s. A bit filling rattling heading west towards Devises but generally OK. Just taking the stretch from Thatcham to Newbury, most of it is tree lined bare earth and unless it is dry between now and Feb it will be too wet and slippy for thin road tyres
    Neil
    Help I'm Being Oppressed
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Wooliferkins wrote:
    Mark Elvin wrote:
    I stil really fancy doing this, I'm just concerned about the 700-23c's & how much of the route is unsuitable.

    A good deal in Feb. I did it in summer on 25s. A bit filling rattling heading west towards Devises but generally OK. Just taking the stretch from Thatcham to Newbury, most of it is tree lined bare earth and unless it is dry between now and Feb it will be too wet and slippy for thin road tyres

    Hybrid - you know you want to............... 8)

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