Alien8 said:Also note that some of the minor roads can be rather bumpy. Take a route to the south/west of the city if you want to avoid the open fenland.
johnsie said:I have a weekend in Ely planned later in the month and me and her are thinking about a 20ish mile ride around the fens.
Any recommended routes?
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im going to be doing that. i think anyone can just go in. its as flat as a pancake but so hard its unreal. the wind really gets you.wafflycat said:If you are up there on 14th Feb, you could watch the Ely Hardriders 25 mile time trial - even cycle the course (reverse direction so you don't get in the way of competitors) starting 10am.
It's a tough one out on the fens in those February headwinds and driving rain... It may not be hilly but it is *hard*
Alien8 said:Also note that some of the minor roads can be rather bumpy. Take a route to the south/west of the city if you want to avoid the open fenland.
Crankarm said:And muddy. You will get covered in muck if at all wet or damp if you don't have mudguards. It was awful a few weeks ago on the club ride.
If you are up there on 14th Feb, you could watch the Ely Hardriders 25 mile time trial
scott s10 said:im going to be doing that. i think anyone can just go in.
Alien8 said:Also note that some of the minor roads can be rather bumpy. Take a route to the south/west of the city if you want to avoid the open fenland.