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Hmmmm
Epping is good fun but there are no signposted trails.
So unless you ride with someone who knows their way around it’s not the best for rocking up and riding.
Not sure about bike hire.
For a trail centre with dedicated bike hire Swinley is the best bet locally. Signposted trails and onsite hire.
Howard-
A coworker recommended Swinly as well and it looks like a fine choice...but according to Google Maps that's a nearly 2 hour commute: https://goo.gl/maps/shgJq64jU492
It's doable, I suppose. Looks like the shop closes at 17:00 and if I can get there around noon that should provide enough time to ride.
Is it worth the commute in your opinion? Considering the lack of signage at Epping (assuming I'd be alone)?
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Swinley
GTF out of here >>>>>>>>>>
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aviddy
BareNecessities
I'm the person he's referring to. Going to be in town on Sunday, July 29 and have most of the day to ride. I'll be holed up at the Hilton Bankside near the company office, and from what I've been able to glean Epping Forest is the most comprehensive nearby trail network.
Looking for a loaner or a recommended shop to pick one up for the day that's pedaling distance from the trail head, along with (ideally) a recommended route.
Here in central Texas we don't have a lot of sustained climbs, it's mostly punchy ups and downs with a lot of technical features (big limestone steps, lots of scree, etc). It looks like Epping is mostly fast and flow which sounds great.
Thanks in advance!