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SteveH

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Bike Ride from Hemel Hempstead to Epping Forest and back, last July.
« on: February 22, 2018, 02:07:45 PM »
A round trip of about 75 miles. (The 'Map My Ride' link says 72, but it was more than that, as I tooled around in the forest for an hour or so, not shown in detail on the map.)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/154641658@N06/albums/72157685147168823
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1760940650
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Re: Bike Ride from Hemel Hempstead to Epping Forest and back, last July.
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2018, 08:06:02 AM »
I have to be impressed with this as I can't ride a bike at all
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Re: Bike Ride from Hemel Hempstead to Epping Forest and back, last July.
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2018, 10:51:40 AM »
Dear Steve,

Funny looking handle bars :o come to Scotland and try the Loch Lomond to Dunoon, the Rest and be Thankful is a real test but worth the effort, cycling is a great way to appreciate our country.

Dear Sane,

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I have to be impressed with this as I can't ride a bike at all

Shame on you :P

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Re: Bike Ride from Hemel Hempstead to Epping Forest and back, last July.
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2018, 10:54:51 AM »
Quote from: Nearly Sane on February 23, 2018, 08:06:02 AM
I have to be impressed with this as I can't ride a bike at all

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Re: Bike Ride from Hemel Hempstead to Epping Forest and back, last July.
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2018, 04:44:42 PM »
Quote from: Steve H on February 22, 2018, 02:07:45 PM
A round trip of about 75 miles. (The 'Map My Ride' link says 72, but it was more than that, as I tooled around in the forest for an hour or so, not shown in detail on the map.)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/154641658@N06/albums/72157685147168823
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1760940650
Impressive.

It reminds me of the cycling trip my brother and I took from Bovingdon to Great Yarmouth. The first part of our route is very similar to the Northern part of your trip. At least,, I remember Ware being involved. This was in the days before smartphones and GPS. We had to navigate with a map.
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Re: Bike Ride from Hemel Hempstead to Epping Forest and back, last July.
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2018, 06:48:29 PM »
A wonderful achievement SteveH! I like cycling - sometimes - but have never attempted a marathon ride like that. Well done.
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Re: Bike Ride from Hemel Hempstead to Epping Forest and back, last July.
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2018, 02:25:20 PM »
Thanks for the kind comments. 72 miles sounds impressive, but isn't that great a distance for an all-day ride on a bike; there are plenty of cyclists who think nothing of knocking off 100 miles or more in a day.
Gonnagle - it's a funny bike altogether - A Copenhagen Pedersen. Scotland would be great - maybe one day.  http://www.pedersen-bike.dk/
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Re: Bike Ride from Hemel Hempstead to Epping Forest and back, last July.
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2018, 02:30:48 PM »
I'm in awe of you!  A fan.  Do you ever cycle for charity?
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Re: Bike Ride from Hemel Hempstead to Epping Forest and back, last July.
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2018, 03:27:52 PM »
Brilliant,Steve. I cycle every day, just a few miles at most. I used to cycle a lot when I was in my twenties though. We occasionally went from Hull to Hutton le Hole(North Yorks Moors) and back in a day, and sometimes went on an evening trip to Hornsea and back(about 40 miles). Couldn't do it now though :(.  I sometimes cycle across Humber Bridge and visit the clay pit/wetland area at the other side.
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Re: Bike Ride from Hemel Hempstead to Epping Forest and back, last July.
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2018, 01:21:40 PM »
Quote from: Robbie on February 25, 2018, 02:30:48 PM
I'm in awe of you!  A fan.  Do you ever cycle for charity?
I've done the London-Brighton twice, and a few other charity rides, but not recently.
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