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Below is the proposed route, but I may try and vary it between now and then. If I do, the general type of riding and difficulty levels will remain the same
Join us for a MTB ride around Tilford/Hankley on Sunday 30 August. Meet at Godalming train station at 8.45 for 9am start.
General route is Lower Eashing, Shackleford Heath, Cutt Mill, Tilford, Millbridge, Hankley, Kettlebury Hill, Elstead Common, Ockley Common, Milford, Eashing and back.
Approx 25 miles. approx 3 hours. Nothing technical, just a few steep climbs. No tea stop that I'm aware of.
Bring a bike in good working order, a friendly attitude and a sense of humour.
Date: 30 August 2009
Timing: Meet 0845 for 0900 departure
Duration: Medium approx. 3.0 hours
Difficulty: Blue/Moderate, nothing major
Tea Stop: Erm no.
Average Speed/Pace Style: Moderate/Social
Distance: 25 miles
Route: mostly bridleways
Ride leaders: Mike Farthing
VCGH MTB KEYS
The keys below are relative to the types of ride that the club does
and distances covered within the duration will be affected by the
terrain, ascent, weather and ability of the group.
DURATION KEY:
Short - Up to 2 hours
Medium - 2-3 hours
Long - 3-4 hours
Mini-epic - 4-5 hours
Epic - 5+ hours
DIFFICULTY KEY
Green/Easy - Rides with very low risk, but may include short, more
difficult sections. Shallow climbs and descents.
Blue/Moderate - Some loose surfaces, ruts, potholes and or tree
roots. Shallow or moderate climbs, possibly including short sections
of steeper climbs.
Red/Difficult - Unavoidable berms, boardwalks, large stones,moderate
steps and drop offs. Cambers, water crossings and ''North Shore'' may
be present. A wide range of steeper, tougher climbs and descents of a
challenging nature.
Black/Severe - Unavoidable obstacles with large steps and drop-offs.
There will be prolonged steep, loose and rocky surfaces. Some man made
structures will be included. Can include exposed open hill sections.
Any rideable or usable gradient, including steep loose, and rocky
descents.
Below is the proposed route, but I may try and vary it between now and then. If I do, the general type of riding and difficulty levels will remain the same
Join us for a MTB ride around Tilford/Hankley on Sunday 30 August. Meet at Godalming train station at 8.45 for 9am start.
General route is Lower Eashing, Shackleford Heath, Cutt Mill, Tilford, Millbridge, Hankley, Kettlebury Hill, Elstead Common, Ockley Common, Milford, Eashing and back.
Approx 25 miles. approx 3 hours. Nothing technical, just a few steep climbs. No tea stop that I'm aware of.
Bring a bike in good working order, a friendly attitude and a sense of humour.
Date: 30 August 2009
Timing: Meet 0845 for 0900 departure
Duration: Medium approx. 3.0 hours
Difficulty: Blue/Moderate, nothing major
Tea Stop: Erm no.
Average Speed/Pace Style: Moderate/Social
Distance: 25 miles
Route: mostly bridleways
Ride leaders: Mike Farthing
VCGH MTB KEYS
The keys below are relative to the types of ride that the club does
and distances covered within the duration will be affected by the
terrain, ascent, weather and ability of the group.
DURATION KEY:
Short - Up to 2 hours
Medium - 2-3 hours
Long - 3-4 hours
Mini-epic - 4-5 hours
Epic - 5+ hours
DIFFICULTY KEY
Green/Easy - Rides with very low risk, but may include short, more
difficult sections. Shallow climbs and descents.
Blue/Moderate - Some loose surfaces, ruts, potholes and or tree
roots. Shallow or moderate climbs, possibly including short sections
of steeper climbs.
Red/Difficult - Unavoidable berms, boardwalks, large stones,moderate
steps and drop offs. Cambers, water crossings and ''North Shore'' may
be present. A wide range of steeper, tougher climbs and descents of a
challenging nature.
Black/Severe - Unavoidable obstacles with large steps and drop-offs.
There will be prolonged steep, loose and rocky surfaces. Some man made
structures will be included. Can include exposed open hill sections.
Any rideable or usable gradient, including steep loose, and rocky
descents.