xj
a few of us kent-ites and ora... essex people are getting together on the 21 october to ride the burnham bends. meet in battlesbridge, on through althorne to burnham on crouch (the bendy bit). cup of tea and maybe grub in the cafe, then up to bradwell on sea, which are s'posed to be very nice roads too, and then maybe back through steeple to cold norton. we haven't finalised a start time yet but anyone interested stick yer name 'ere.
Carolerd350
Is anyone coming with a satnav what works?
Ragnar
Sadly i'm working that day
xj
satnavs are banned. I had a very bad experience with one in norfolk (i think). We will stick to a piece of paper taped to your tank carol, you will be fine just don't take crayons.
buzz_sp1
the burnham bends consist of 5 or 6 bends and thats it !!!! alot of sad people in essex think its the bollix and go there every sunday to ride them ... trust me its not worth it , you will be dissapointed .. go to finchinfield instead ..
buzz
xj
Have done the bends and yeah they are short but there is more road than just those two miles. Have heard of finchinfield but have no idea where it is, maybe for another day.
buzz_sp1
hi xj
all good biking roads go to and go through finchinfield , the little village has a pub and cafe , and is a popular stopping place for bikers ... give it a go mate , many many miles of good roads
xj
having consulted my best friend google i find finchinfield is only 35 miles from burnham on crouch. so....
meet in battlesbridge 10;30
on to burnham on crouch for a cuppa.
back along the bends the other way and on to finchinfield through maldon and witham.
then down to great dunmow and on to chipping ongar and finish in brentwood.
according to google maps its about 80 miles and should take, not including natural breaks and cups of tea etc about three hours riding.
buzz_sp1
have fun . i would join you but im teaching :(
xj
just past the bridge in battlesbridge is the barge inn, next to the old telephone company on hawk hill. i will be meeting wonnie and carolrd350 there at 10;30. there may be a few others but it depends on hangovers and other commitments.
Carolerd350
Weather forecast looking promising
Wonnie
Yup. I just checked it too. Looks good. See you in the morning.
Wonnie
Morning all...... It's pissing down here and the forecast says it's gonna come-and-go all day.
Can't say I'm keen.
buzz_sp1
how did your ride go ???
xj
the ride got cancelled unfortunately. i was called into work and wonnie couldn't make it. will try again soon, hopefully.
buzz_sp1
if you do a saturday let me know , as i can never do sundays .
xj
will do, but not sure when we will get it together. it may wait till spring, but no rush.