Rough Stuff rides for LFGSS folk, join regular rides that avoid tarmac

Will be on same train. No idea about mud levels, these are the only ones I have so they'll have to do.

Downloaded GPX from Komoot, let me know if that looks ok/works.

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• 2021-10-11_517155424_London to Cambridge Rough Stuff route.gpx

Also, looks like a slight northerly headwind, not full-on arctic blast but could be nippier than forecast suggests in exposed areas.

Thanks! I use the OS app, prefer the clear info about bridles/paths/contours that I’m used to.

OK I’m going to stick to semi-knobbles, given there’s going to be a fair bit of tarmac.

Looks like we're all on the same train!

What trains have you booked for the return journey?
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@ElGonzo

I never book anything

I suppose we might be in Cambridge by 3? 4? I will almost certainly be drawn to a good hostelry near the station for a cleansing ale.

Same, not booked a return.

Ok cool

Gonna throw a down jacket into my bag for sitting out with a beer in that case.

The Old Ticket Office out the front of the station usually has a good selection of beers on.

I have a favourite, 1m ride from the station, The Devonshire Arms. Banging.

But thanks!

Good choice! Should’ve know you had a good knowledge of Cambridge pubs.

So long as we can sit with the bikes.

^ this. Mine's a shit heap, but replacing it would be a million-year-long ball ache that I can do without!

OK I’m going to stick to semi-knobbles, given there’s going to be a fair bit of tarmac.

Crap. This reminds me I haven't actually test driven the new tires I thought would be okay. OH WELL.

So long as we can sit with the bikes.

You can

I'm only going off the komoot breakdown. Looking at the route on OS, it seems to be not very roady at all. We'll see.

Any last minute Rough Stuff-curious lurking here i wonder?

In other news, i will be bringing some oolong tea in a flask again. And sangers.

Been meaning to check in on this! The route from memory is quite off roady. I did edit the second half a bit after I did it last time as there was a decent section after Furneaux Pelham that was completely impassable by bike. Bit of a grey area for me now.

I'm not booking a train back either and would be very keen for a drink afterwards.

Layers will be required. Definitely going to be a different ride to last time. Got a bit wet, but it was warm-ish.

Take photos pliz.

I'm out, partner just got a positive PCR. Gutted, have a good one.