ABC Towns and Villages

[rugby bloke]

I'm planning on starting this challenge very soon but have a question.
How does one locate the road sign indicating the place? I've tracked down a J but can't find a sign for it on street view. It's a heck of a ride from home only to spend hours looking for one.

That's a good question - I have used Street view to confirm a couple I was not sure about. Failing that we are happy to take a suitable alternative - eg a Post Office, School etc.

 

[EltonFrog]

I'm planning on starting this challenge very soon but have a question.
How does one locate the road sign indicating the place? I've tracked down a J but can't find a sign for it on street view. It's a heck of a ride from home only to spend hours looking for one.

They’re not always visible on street view and not all places have signs. I and I’m sure others have spent hours looking on google for sign posts. All part of the fun.

 

[uphillstruggler]

@User9609

Question with tongue firmly in cheek

Does every picture have to have the same bike in it?

Open to replies from the rule police

 

[EltonFrog]

@User9609

Question with tongue firmly in cheek

Does every picture have to have the same bike in it?

Open to replies from the rule police

No, I’ve used two bikes so far.

 

[uphillstruggler]

No, I’ve used two bikes so far.

Ok, that makes it a precedent

Good job @CarlP

 

[Oldfentiger]

No, I’ve used two bikes so far.

I’ve used three

 

[EltonFrog]

I’ve used three

My next ride I will be using the BSA, so double.

 

[Spinney]

I've made a start. Good idea this - I rode further on this morning's bimble than I would normally have done for a weekday morning.

Alveston, Berkeley, Cromhall
(going to maintain a running record in case I manage to complete and decide to start again with new places).

 

[EltonFrog]

No, I’ve used two bikes so far.

Ok, that makes it a precedent

Good job @CarlP

I’ve used three

I tell a fib, I’ve already used three, my first three letters were done in my MTB, and I’ve used my hybrid and my road bike.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I’ve used three

I have used my road bike, my recumbent, and my Brompton.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I'm planning on starting this challenge very soon but have a question.
How does one locate the road sign indicating the place? I've tracked down a J but can't find a sign for it on street view. It's a heck of a ride from home only to spend hours looking for one.

I use Streetview as well where a long ride is in prospect though sometimes the signs are further out than you think or hidden in a bush so not picked out on Streetview. Some places the sign is only at one end of a village or sideways on to road. You may want to post your J here and maybe someone will find your sign or suggest an alternate. There is no rule about signs being secret or can only be used by one person in their A-Z.

 

[rugby bloke]

You may want to post your J here and maybe someone will find your sign or suggest an alternate. There is no rule about signs being secret or can only be used by one person in their A-Z.

That's right - I'm looking forward to seeing the collection of John O Gaunt signs from the East Midlands contingent !

 

[Vantage]

It's Jagger Green, a little northwest of Huddersfield and directly south of Halifax.

 

[13 rider]

That's right - I'm looking forward to seeing the collection of John O Gaunt signs from the East Midlands contingent !

Planning my day out to John o gaunt on Sunday . There maybe a queue for photos

 

[Oldfentiger]

It's Jagger Green, a little northwest of Huddersfield and directly south of Halifax.

There’s also a place called Jackson’s Bridge, near Holmfirth.
Checked on Streetview and there’s a sign too.