"David Martin" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Stephen Patterson said:Hi
I'm new in here so thought I'd say hi.
Bought a new cheap generic (ok, mountain) bike from a local shop up here
in
Darlington a while ago so I could cycle into work (working in
middlesbrough at
the time) then I got a new job with a 40 mile commute each way so the
bike's
been sitting in the shed.
It looks like winter's over with for a few days so I reckon I'll dust the
bike
off and get out there. Is anyone else from Darlington or would like to
reccommend routes?
The thread just below is entitled 'leisurely rides form the York Rally'
and that is just down the road form you in a couple of weeks time..
I come from Darlo but haven't lived there for the past 29 years though I do
cycle there from Leeds several times per year. I recommend that you get an
ordnance survey map of the area and explore some of the quiet backwaters of
Darlington, Bishop Aukland, Northallerton and Richmond. There's plenty of
nice village pubs and village greens sit on and sup all during rest breaks.
A nice but fairly strenuous loop that I do several times per year starts in
Reeth and goes up to the Tan Hill Inn before dropping down to Keld, Thwaite,
Muker, Low Row and back to Reeth.
Here's a link to the route. Don't let the climb put you off. I cope with
it despite carrying excessive lard.
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=228354
I'll be doing the loop next weekend as a break from Audax BP rides.
A variation on the ride is to take a left turn and go through the Stang
Forest head for Bowes and return via a green road/RUPP there's temptation
too as there's inviting streams and rocks to ride through and over as you
ride along the route.
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=228413
As for winter being over - living in Darlo should have hardened you. I've
been out on my bike every weekend since Feb.
