Winchester to London 100mile Ride 2nd July

[Bollo]

Hmm....Winchester's only 25 miles from home. Could be tempted!

And only 800mtrs from my house. Unfortunately I can't make this as my Saturday mornings are owned by Bolletta and the cruel discipline of figure skating. If you head out through Headbourne Worthy (prettier than the Winnall M3 J9 underpass - see my old post in Campaigning) then there's a fair chance I'll see you as we drive out to Basingstoke. I'll make sure to

 

[martint235]

I'm tentatively in. It sounds like a good ride but I've got a feeling my OH wants to see me at some point and I seem to be out every weekend now.

 

[Hedgehoguk]

Would anyone be riding up to London and back ?

 

[dand_uk]

I'm based in Soton so could be tempted... Not sure I can do average 18- 20mph tho! Is the group all roadies?

 

[ianrauk]

I'm based in Soton so could be tempted... Not sure I can do average 18- 20mph tho! Is the group all roadies?

It will be more like 15mph..... 18-20 was one of 'teef's jokes.

 

[Aperitif]

It will be more like 15mph..... 18-20 was one of 'teef's jokes.

Nah, not me guv. Big M is the culprit who likes those numbers - it looks good on the forum - "300 miles for the day, at an average of 19.765mph!

 

[martint235]

Nah, not me guv. Big M is the culprit who likes those numbers - it looks good on the forum - "300 miles for the day, at an average of 19.765mph!

Nuttin' to do wi' me guv. I'm usually at the back making sure everyone keeps up.

 

[deckertim]

It will be more like 15mph..... 18-20 was one of 'teef's jokes.

15mph...if we have a nice Westerly behind us.

 

[Paulus]

I will say a tentative yes, I will have to get the day off work and being the summer this may be a small problem.

 

[velovoice]

I haven't decided yet whether I'm doing this. But in the meantime.... B U M P.

 

[gbs]

Now that I can see the reassuring 15mph parmeter I throw my hat into the ring.

 

[Becs]

are there any convenient bail out points en route?

 

[deckertim]

are there any convenient bail out points en route?

Loads, because of various train routes going back into London from the West and South Coast. Alton, Farnham, Guildford, Dorking, Reigate, Oxted, Sevenoaks.

I will be posting the route up over this week end for perusal

Regards
Tim

 

[deckertim]

The route This is about 107 miles back to Waterloo. But to be honest, I only planned the route to the top of Titsey Hill, where those returning to London will go North and those of going to North Kent will continue.
About 50 miles in, we will be at Shamley Green. I have never been here, but there is a pub that looks reasonable for lunch. Bricklayers Arms Alternatively, about 60 miles in, there are Cafes at the bottom and the top of Box Hill. Any recommendations considered.

 

[gbs]

Tim, am I missing the plot here? Your marked route is nowhere near Box Hill. I cannot reccommend for lunch either Rika's at the bottom of Box Hill or the NT cafe at the top.

Assuming 0845 KO (yr post #14) where do you expect us to be at say 1230 on the day? If you do route up BH we could easily reach somewhere like Walton on the Hill where there are several good looking pubs - but I have tried only one. I will do some field research if you wish. WoH would be a good splitting point for the Men (and Gals) of Kent vs SW Londoners/Surrey dwellers etc