good road cycling routes

[felt-tip]

getting back on the old bike after a bit of a lay-off and was looking at getting down to the North Downs. The A233 from Bromley looks like a decent way, giong past Biggin Hill and into Westerham but does anyone have any other nice routes into kent / surrey?

thanks

[Horsebox]

I think Boneyard (poster on here) did some trips down to the north downs with other riders...hang on, do you

mean motorbike?

[felt-tip]

Push-bike.

Although I do have a motorbike (scooter) so can always try them out first!

[Horsebox]

In that case Boneyard might be able to help you. I kept meaning to join them but could never make the dates they'd arranged.

What bike is it - road/mountain? And what level/ type of riding would you be doing?

[felt-tip]

Specialised Allez. Road bike.

I work near Condor though and keep hanging around by the powershakes eyeing up all the beautiful handmades.

Level of riding - beginner!!!

[Horsebox]

Condor...very nice indeed. Tempted much?

I also ride a Specialized but it's a Hardrock mtb.

Let me know how you get on and which route you decide on.

Good luck - you'll be semi pro in no time!

[Sandperson]

I've pointed someone else in this direction recently but have a look on the Dulwich Paragon site:

Dulwich Paragon

Click on "Club Rides" in the left hand column and then "Saturday Ride" there's a link to a map there with a 30 odd miler out into Kent from CP.

nice route, couple of good hills, nice countryside.

[felt-tip]

Thanks Sandperson that is really useful. 30 miles is the kind of distance Im looking at. Might pop along once Ive got my fitness up.

And Horsebox - VERY tempted, but with starting prices at over a grand....

[Sandperson]

You don't need to get your fitness up. The saturday rides are designed for everyone, there are several groups split according to ability. Noone gets dropped (even if you do there are points where we re-group and ride leaders always look out for new people) and we are a friendly bunch who will help out in any way we can. I've seen people of all ages and on all sorts of nikes turn up for the sat morning ride. Give it a go.

[felt-tip]

Yea okay I think I will!

I have a pass next Saturday and then I wont get shown up by the missus at least on her flash new bike

[jollybaby]

Mr JB heads out to Boxhill in Surrey whenever he gets the chance - though think that may be at bit further than a 30 mile round trip

[Sandperson]

Good lad Felt-tip. You won't regret it. What date is that? I think I have another thing on otherwise I'd come and introduce myself.

[V511]

Hello all,

I posted this today and if anyone is interested let me know.

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?28,425143

S.