Field Edges
Tough: 55km, a mix of gravel, boulder clay and scenic lanes In the summer the field edges set rock hard, in winter they can be gloopy with mud. Bridleways are everywhere and we have a lot of keen horse riders out on them. So in the summer months rides can get pretty bumpy on account of the fossilised hoof prints. But there are several reasons … Continue reading Field Edges
Center Parcs to MTB trails
Easy: 17km It’s not far to drive but to ride your bike there is easy. This is the simplest route, mainly off road and good for all seasons. Continue reading Center Parcs to MTB trails
Grand reUnion (part 2)
The Grand Return, 41km, not a difficult ride, but will test the legs after the ride to Northampton. Prelude: From Northampton to Cranfield avoiding roads all together is a bit of a challenge. There are plenty of good segments but they are not always easy to link. Temptingly there’s a bridleway connects the comfortable gravel fire roads of Salcey to the village of Gayhurst and … Continue reading Grand reUnion (part 2)
Grand reUnion (1)
Adventure ride: a day out that takes in some less cycled paths.45km, nearly all flat, but uneven in places. Here is a ride that gives a sense of discovery. But don’t be put off everything here is ridable and enjoyable especially when you time it right. Part 1, goes North, following the Grand Union Canal and then the Northampton arm. This is not normally very … Continue reading Grand reUnion (1)
Center Parcs short ride
Easy, 11km a few short climbs, less than an hour for most riders. Nearly all off road, this is a quick excursion that is easier and more varied than the circular boundary trail. You could ride it on almost any bike, apart from racing bikes. Route: From the CP entrance go clockwise out onto the boundary trail. Follow this downhill at first and then along … Continue reading Center Parcs short ride
100k Gravel Ride
Long: 5-6 hours. Remember when the magazines always had a “killer loop” This is a big ride. It reaches some nice sectors that are beyond the scope of the normal 2 hours or so from Cranfield. Taking a direct line to get to the further reaches is still worthwhile, may reduce the time needed, but would still need good legs. The ride can be followed … Continue reading 100k Gravel Ride
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