Discovering the Chilterns

Hi,

THIS IS A NON-CLUB RIDE!

John H and I are planning to ride around the Chilterns starting, and ending, at Tring Natural History Museum car park on Friday the 1st September (but if the weather looks bad we will try again on the 8th September). The route is as follows : https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course­/184057695

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A few things to note :

1. We aim to start at 10:00 am at the car park in Tring but, I'm sure we could flex the time if required.

2. The Chilterns are quite hilly so expect some climbing.

3. We shall try to maintain a "good B Ride" pace.

4. We will stop for refreshments at the Hawridge Velo cafe https://www.chilternvelo.co.uk/cafe/. Having visited it twice before (whilst walking) I can confirm that it has a very good range of cakes and does bacon rolls!

5. I will check the route for road closures nearer the time but, if anyone knows of any issues with the route then please let me know.

6. Don't forget that you'll need to drive to the start point. I would suggest that you allow 1 hour for the drive.

Very much looking forward to this!

Hi, I've tidied up the route to remove a few glitches so this is the final version : https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course­/184057695

Please note there are a couple of cat 4 climbs on the route including "Old Tom's Hill" just after we've gone through Aldbury but I'm told it's a rewarding climb. The weather forecast for Friday doesn't look too bad but I will make a final call on Thursday evening and let you know if there is a need to postpone the ride .

The route view..

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Thanks @PaulW

@JohnH, @chriswilkes, @CorinneP - The forecast for tomorrow in the Tring area looks okay. There's a chance we might get a shower but hopefully it will stay dry. So, I'll see you there at 10 am. NB : The carpark doesn't open until 10 am so if you are early it might still be shut.