Upcoming MTB rides (provisional list)

[higg]

Below are some ideas for off-road rides in the next few weeks.

Just to guage interest, could I get a show of hands as to who might be interested in coming along and I will publish with more definite arrangements. Or if you have any other suggestions let me know.

As a rough guide, these are 3-4 hrs ride time including waiting at the top of hills, add 15-20mins for lunch/break.

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June 13
preferably Sat (but Sun possible)
South Downs Loop,
from Wivelsfield to Brighton and back, lifts from Cousldon South or train from East Croydon, ,

route posted here
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=9516



June 21
Sun
Box Hill Loop
Rolling loop on bridleways from Croydon to Box Hill via Epsom Downs, return via Reigate Hill.

details here
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9517



June 27
Sat
Off-Road Club-run
Bridleway/traffic free tarmac to Charlwood cafe, return with 15s on road or possibly off-road for the keen.
details here
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9578

June 28
Sun
ECBR
Local trails out to see the Biggin Hill air show.
details here
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9578




July 1
Weds
Beastway Series Race 1
Hog Hill, 7.30pm start
details here
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9550


July 5
Sat or Sun
Leith Hill
Freeride Lite, exploring some of the purpose made trails in the Surrey Hills.
details here
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9650


July 8
Weds
Beastway Series Race 2
Hog Hill, 7.30pm start
details here
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9550


July 12
Sun
ECBR
Local trails starting from East Croydon train station
check the link below before turning up, this one might be postponed.
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9691


July 15
Weds
Beastway Series Race 3 *** ADDISCOMBE PROMOTION****
Hog Hill, 7.30pm start
Addiscombe Cycle Club are helping promote this weeks race so we are looking for 10 volunteers for various tasks; to man the start/finish area, check the course and take it all back down agin when the race is done. It's usually a sociable evening with lifts available to and from the event, check here for details
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9550

July 22
Weds
Beastway Series Race 4
Hog Hill, 7.30pm start
details here
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9550


July 29
Weds
Beastway Series Team event + prizegiving evening
Hog Hill, 7.30pm start
details here
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9550


August 9
Sun
ECBR
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9891

August 16
Sun
ECBR

Box Hill loop starting from East Croydon train station, with pick-up from Wallington
check the link below

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9917

[Alboy]

Me please. The bit about waiting at the top of the hills was about me Aodan. Like it.

Remember I have a large van and can take lot's of bikes and two bodies. (Live ones).

AL (Buzzlight year).

[sonic909]

I am itching to get out on my new MTB so i will come to a few...

I work every other weekend so i am free June 20/21 and July 5.

Took it out for its maiden voyage the other day for a quick local blat;
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Do people wear their Yellow addiscomb jerseys on this or is it a much more casual affair?

[higg]

Ok, more details about Wivelsfield loop, how about meeting at 8.45 at Coulsdon for a 9.00 depart by car/van. That would get us to Wivelsfield around 9.30. There is also a train leaving East Croydon at 8.54 that gets to Wivelsfield at 9.30. For a 3-4 hour ride with a quick stop in Brighton we should be back in cousldon 1.30-2pm.

[Andrew G]

Tied up for most unfrotunately but will be there for the 12th July.

[kieran]

Hi Aodan, next 2 weekends I am vit the children as my wife is away so July ones sound good, especially July 5th (a Sunday).

[higg]

It looks like it's just Al and me for the South Downs ride tomorrow.

If anybody changes their mind then PM me this evening and we can arrange lifts (Coulsdon 9.00am) or else meet at Wivelsfield station at 9.30.

[Snoop Doug]

School fair for me, do-nut stall and me bike's in da menders enjoy the ride, will get out and join you real soon

[Alboy]

Aodan

I am doing the CR on the road tomorrow.

I thought this was for Sunday

AL

[higg]

No worries, I'll still go anyway. I was going to do track on Sunday.

[Bo-Gilly]

I'm up for the rides from East Croydon unless there's a last minute (family commitment) hitch

[Chris L]

Is the off road club run happening this sat (27th) as I would be interested in coming along.

Chris

[Snoop Doug]

Hi Chris - I replied to a.n.other thread saying I'm up for the Sat off road route - not heard owt yet but I'm going to turn up @ CSS for 9am (is that the right start time) and if no one is doing the off road route I'll hop off and do little switzerland & box hill

Cheers - Snoop

[Chris L]

Hi Snoop
I do fancy a bit of off road this weekend so will probably bring the MTB with fat tyres down to CSS for 9am, what is the little Switzerland route (obviously I know Box Hill) and will I die if I do it with knobblies.
Chris

[Snoop Doug]

[quote="Chris L"]Hi Snoop
I do fancy a bit of off road this weekend so will probably bring the MTB with fat tyres down to CSS for 9am, what is the little Switzerland route (obviously I know Box Hill) and will I die if I do it with knobblies.
Chris