Where to go on the wekend?

[kiroh]

I'm new to dirt and off-road riding and I'm looking for some nice and easy roads for a start with. Can anyone recommend one near London. I'm prepared to travel up to 100 miles.

My plan is to fit my TKC 80 in the next week or so, so hopefully my bike will be able to handle a bit of mud.

[YEN_POWELL]

Go and have a gentle ride on the Pilgrim's Way in Kent. Stick to the parts marked Byway on the OS and you should be okay.

[gibbo]

I have found a nice series of greenlanes that start around the guildford area & finish around box hill with a few road sections in between. Its a good days riding (allowing for a few breathers). Will be out there again in the next few weeks, will give you a shout. Where abouts in London are you?

[kiroh]

I'm in North London - an hours ride to Guilford/Box hill. Send me a PM next time you are going.

[gibbo]

I'm also in North London (N6). another lane I want to explore further is the ridgeway. I did a small section of it (around the white horse) earlier in the winter. Apart from being wet & slippery, its easy going. Apparently quite a lot of its total length is rideable so it could be a good day / weekend trip.

Will be in touch when the weather improves a bit.

[kiroh]

I'm in Finchley, N3. Ridgeway sounds good.

Just waiting for my TKC 80s to arrive and fit them - then I'll be ready to go out too. Shouldn't be too long.

[gibbo]

Looks like your not far away then. I realise that this is getting a bit off subject but where did you end up getting your TKC 80's from? & how much (if you dont mind me asking)

[kiroh]

Ordered the TKC 80s from www.busters-accessories.co.uk for £100 a pair. Still waiting to arrive though, since they have to get them from somewhere else.

See how they ride, and I'll probably order another rear one. Apparently the production of 17" ones has stopped and this are the last ones you can get.

[kiroh]

Long weekend is coming and the weather seems promising - who will be out there this weekend exploring the dirt tracks?

Since I'll be fitting my TKC 80s on Friday, I'll be keen to go out for a short run later. I am still keen on the Ridgeway so if anybody else is going there - give me a shout. If not - please give me directions on how to get there.

Cheers

[gibbo]

Have some MCE Karoos arriving next week. We are away for easter but will be keen to test them out as soon as they arrive. Possibly the weekend after?
Will be in touch