Comments for Clive Goes Cycling

Comment on Cycling loop around Horsham by Clive

Clive — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:31:39 +0000

Thanks for the suggestion John, I can see a few bridleways on the Slinfold – Farlington section. Will give that a try next time!

Comment on Cycling loop around Horsham by John Porter

John Porter — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:40:11 +0000

Nice route Clive, but I would recommend extending it slightly by taking the Downs link to Slinfold and then cross country past Farlington school to Warnham manor.

Comment on Cycling the Ridgeway Trail by Clive

Clive — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:49:45 +0000

Andrew, I cycled the Ridgeway in both directions over three days. Details of each day’s distances are in the Itinerary section of the article. In my experience, 50-60 miles off-road is equivalent to 90-100 miles on-road but this is only an approximation since it will be heavily dependent on the terrain. Whilst the Ridgeway is not the most demanding off-road route I’ve done, it is still a reasonable distance each day. We finished riding each day at approx 6.30 pm although the last day was shorter than that. For 7 hours off-road riding, I’d allow 8-9 mph average so that means 50-60 miles. You will also need to add time for stops to this as well. Hope this helps but it is also dependent on weather and your fitness and experience.

Comment on Cycling the Ridgeway Trail by Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:23:16 +0000

Hello Clive – I note you did the 87 miles in three days. How far did you go per day? I am used to riding that sort of distance on my road bike in a single day so was hoping TWO days for the Ridgeway wasn’t unreasonable… but I have no concept of how far one can go off road in what, 7 hours?

Also, it is my good fortune to live within easy cycling distance of Tring, but how would one get to/from the western end by public transport?

Thanks,
Andrew

Comment on Motivation for Cycling by ernos

ernos — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:06:28 +0000

When I ride a bike, walk, or drive a car, cyclists are predictably the most unpredictable element out there.

Comment on Horsham Cycle Ride by Clive

Clive — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:20:26 +0000

Hi Steve, I know a few routes around Horsham but not yet mapped them. The Horsham District Council website has quite a few cycle routes in their cycling section though. Yes, that's a great downhill section!

Comment on Horsham Cycle Ride by Steve Needham

Steve Needham — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:06:21 +0000

Hi Clive

Two of us cycled this route yesterday afternoon (first ride of the year) and thoroughly enjoyed it, especially the downhill section leading to the pub, with 31mph showing on the speedo Alas, the pub was shut so we needn’t have hurried but we’ll add it to the “after work” list for further investigation. Do you have any other routes in that area mapped out?

Comment on Cycle Challenge for 2011 by Daylight Gambler

Daylight Gambler — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:05:24 +0000

Good luck with the challenge Clive!

Comment on Motivation for Cycling by DaylightGambler

DaylightGambler — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:39:23 +0000

Hey Clive,

Totally agree on all points. My experience with doing a similar thing with hiking is that it really helps with motivation, especially feeling the world is watching and heading out with others!

Good luck!

Comment on Five Tips for Winter Cycling by Lynette Coates

Lynette Coates — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 21:52:12 +0000

Good topic and thanks for using one of my photos. Let me know when you might be out and about during the week maybe on your bike off road and I can join you!!