Berkshire Fords (and Byways) ride

Clive · Jul 14, 2005

I was recently reminded that the recce of Berskhire fords I did nearly a year ago was probably due a revisit.

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26104

I was thinking I could drop the fords that are inaccessible and throw in some of the local GS friendly byways (shown somewhere in http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=40026)
to make up a route that is (most probably given the recent dry spell) suitable for Fording and Offroading virgins

Possibly a bit short notice, but I have a spare Sunday coming up - 17th July - anyone interested ?

carcher2k · Jul 15, 2005

Me me me me!!!

putting bike back together on 16th, so need to give it a good thrashing

where and when?

:beerjug:

Clive · Jul 16, 2005

carcher2k said:
where and when?

I haven't worked out the route yet but a good start is Newbury services at 10am ?

carcher2k · Jul 16, 2005

10am sounds good to me.

will see you there

:beerjug:

carcher2k · Jul 17, 2005

What a top day!!

9 hours, 200 miles, god knows how many fords and byways, and one broken clutch lever

great fun, especially fording at Bramshill, it was 2 foot deep! Clive decided against it, the jessie!!

here's a picture of the wafter in action, can't remember where though

carcher2k · Jul 17, 2005

I left Clive at Reading, and made my way up to the Ridgeway, then along to Cholsey, up past Dorchester and over to Sutton Courtenay, where i went bywaying around the gravel pits, across to Marcham, another byway up to Besselsleigh, then another over to Cumnor, then across to Witney, where i tried another one out towards Minster Lovell and then a quick splash in Shilton ford.

cheers Clive, hopefully we can get a good number out next time.

:beerjug:

Clive · Jul 17, 2005

Yep - a splendid morning's activity :beerjug:

Chris at the main Bucklebury ford

Clive · Jul 17, 2005

Behind the A33 services

Clive · Jul 17, 2005

The wider of the two Arborfield cross fords

Clive · Jul 17, 2005

While checking out the Bramshill ford about 20 of the (over 50s :confused:

) cycling club turned up - one watched Chris cross (snigger) and decided he'd have a play.

Clive · Jul 17, 2005

Chris on his way back again - too deep for the 1200

, but I don't think it gets any lower

Clive · Jul 17, 2005

I'll probably run the route again in a couple of weeks - this time on a Saturday (30th July), hopefully there will be fewer horse riders and dog walkers about.

If anyone is interested post a note here - also mention if you'd prefer a Saturday or Sunday.

carcher2k · Jul 22, 2005

definately up for the Saturday, there's a guy on the F650 site who wants to come along too.

same time and place?

:beerjug:

Clive · Jul 22, 2005

carcher2k said:
definately up for the Saturday, there's a guy on the F650 site who wants to come along too.

same time and place?

Yep Newbury servies at 10am - similar route, although I'll probably leave out that RUPP where we had that "discussion" - too many dog walkers, and I'll add in Westleymill ford and byway.

Clive · Jul 26, 2005

If anyone is watching this thread for news, please note I've started a new thread http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=49900

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