Punkawallah
Über Member
Tour of the Moors is entertaining. Four days around the N. Yorks Park. Or is that too long?
Mini tours 2024
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Or too steep!!
Jameshow
Veteran
Or too steep!!
Definitely too steep!
OP
OP
All uphill
Still rolling along
- Location
- Somerset
Punkawallah
Über Member
Four days for you, maybe!
I think I'd need a couple of weeks.
Darlington-Saltburn-Scarborough-York-Northallerton-Darlington. Each leg bar the last about 40miles? B&B each night?
Four days for you, maybe!
I think I'd need a couple of weeks.
Especially with that moniker 🤣
Cathryn
Legendary Member
- Location
- Marlborough, Wiltshire
My mini tour was this weekend and, given the storm, I decided to pivot. The plan was to ride from Bath to Wells, to stay overnight and then ride back the next day. Only 25 miles ish each way but that’s fine for January! However given the forecast and the winds today I decided to hike and run instead. It was still fun but I’m sad not to have loaded my bike and ridden!!
OP
OP
All uphill
Still rolling along
- Location
- Somerset
Thanks, Cathryn; I've been looking for a mini tour route for next weekend, and you have inspired me!
My version is train to Bristol, cycle to Bath, cycle to Wells then on day 2 cycle home to Taunton.
Ridgeway
Veteran
- Location
- Lausanne, Switzerland
We do mainly weekends away in the van. Nothing too far away and aways to get out on the bikes. A few already planned for April and May👍🏻
Cathryn
Legendary Member
- Location
- Marlborough, Wiltshire
I'm so glad. Wells is lovely. Would recommend the premier inn (every room has a bath!) and there are two fantastic cafes - Strangers with Coffee (for coffee and cake) and Loaf (for brunch).
OP
OP
All uphill
Still rolling along
- Location
- Somerset
I used to work in Wells. Lunchtime wanders around the city were a pleasure.
Thanks for the tip about the Premier Inn.
My LEJoG took me through Wells….what a lovely place for a spot of light lunch (possibly at the Bishop’s Eye), but by ‘eck there was a vicious hill to leave the place 🤣
OP
OP
All uphill
Still rolling along
- Location
- Somerset
Just back home from my latest mini-tour.
Marginal weather forecast, North Devon, fitness moderate, no planning done, no bike fettling done.
Sure, it will be fine.
The train to Barnstaple was enjoyable; an afternoon in the town brought back memories of visits to the Children's Hospice years ago. The Royal and Fortescue Hotel was good.
Wednesday morning and the light drizzle didn't do the Tarka Trail justice. I enjoyed the birdlife very much.
It took me about 15 miles to shake off my everyday cares and woes, then it became a joy. I had a break at the Puffing Billy cafe in Great Torrington and booked my night's accommodation near Okehampton. At this point the sun broke through for about ten minutes.
Earlier today I left the B + B planning to cycle the 55 miles home. The forecast along the way was for light cloud until 3pm.
Within one km of the B+B someone up in the sky turned on a waterhose. I cycled on hoping for a break in the weather which didn't come. Near Crediton I changed direction and bolted to Exeter St David's train station.
Home now,about 80 miles cycled, loads of climbing and a lot of respect for Devon's landscape and changeable weather.
Marginal weather forecast, North Devon, fitness moderate, no planning done, no bike fettling done.
Sure, it will be fine.
The train to Barnstaple was enjoyable; an afternoon in the town brought back memories of visits to the Children's Hospice years ago. The Royal and Fortescue Hotel was good.
Wednesday morning and the light drizzle didn't do the Tarka Trail justice. I enjoyed the birdlife very much.
It took me about 15 miles to shake off my everyday cares and woes, then it became a joy. I had a break at the Puffing Billy cafe in Great Torrington and booked my night's accommodation near Okehampton. At this point the sun broke through for about ten minutes.
Earlier today I left the B + B planning to cycle the 55 miles home. The forecast along the way was for light cloud until 3pm.
Within one km of the B+B someone up in the sky turned on a waterhose. I cycled on hoping for a break in the weather which didn't come. Near Crediton I changed direction and bolted to Exeter St David's train station.
Home now,about 80 miles cycled, loads of climbing and a lot of respect for Devon's landscape and changeable weather.
dimrub
Über Member
I think the next thread over qualifies as a mini-tour. Starting on the 12th noon-ish (whenever I reach the Drover cycles and get organized) at Hay-on-Wye, finishing on the 16th morning at Holyhead, following the Lon Las Cymru. First time riding alone. First time riding in the UK.
