CR Xmas Weekend!

[Andrew G]

It is known as the San Francisco of Britain.

Forget Brighton for once, how about a yomp up to Ashdown Forest and back via Penshurst, with a bit of luck the weather will be kind and the views from the top o' Ashdown will be smashing. Can be extended easily for those wanting a longer ride of kept simple for those needing to get back home.

[Rob Q]

[quote="mrP(Boonen)VT"]How does Brighton sound?

Guru P

[Paul on the Pearson]

I'll be up for a little trip on the 28th. Don't mind where although Ashdown will make a nice change what with Kidds Hill and all. Andrew G if you remember could you text me if the ride's happening as I dont have one of these computer things at home. Cheers.

[Andrew G]

Think it's Brighton on the 28th and the PVT train. I'll be doing a longer Ashdown Forest run early in the New Year as per last Sunday's planned but aborted ride.

[carl f]

Looks like i'll be up for catching the pvt train to brighton,see you then
Cheers
Carl

[TimNick]

Well all change for me......and I started the thread! Change in Xmas plans due to relatives changing minds so now with the father in law on the Sunday so it'll be Saturday CR for me! Have a great ride on the Sunday and Merry Xmas!

[Amy]

Paul - why don't you try my version of the Brighton run - it's much nicer and I think a bit easier on the legs than the normal route

Andrew, I may be up for that ride

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

Amy,
There is no such thing as a "normal" route - I don't think I have been the same way twice, but we always include Ditchling

I am open to any suggestions - can you put your route up please?

Thanks

Guru P

[Andrew G]

'tis in the routes section Paul.

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

Why didn't I think of that

[Snoop Doug]

Is anyone planning to ride on Saturday...? Presumably usual time @ CSS...whenever that is

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

I'm booked on saturday, but going to Brighton on Sunday. 9:00am at CSS if you want...
Guru P

[Andrew G]

As far as I know Snoopster then Saturday at CSS as normal. The Pine Cafe isn't open so it's alternative route time folks.

Last week I went Newdigate and then turn off for Box Hill return loop which runs in at a similar distance (couple of miles shorter) to the normal route with a Redhill return. If anyone knows a good route of a similar distance to a normal CR that has a cafe that'll be open at the appropriate interval then shout out at CSS and it could be used as an option. I don't know how many will be out but I doubt many cafes will cope with the usual run of people the way Renate does so it's probably better that we spread ourselves out a bit on Saturday.

[carl f]

Chaps
I Will defo be at CSS 9.am on sun for a jaunt to Brighton. I will only be going one way as meeting family there. Any idea roughly how long it will take?
More hills the better please.....
Merry xmas and see you on sunday
Carl

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

Given the usual allowance for mechanicals etc I would estimate arrival time in Brighton at around 12:00noon

Hills

Guru P