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Sun May 15th 2005
| The Great Western - Car Assisted |
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Leader:Kevin Fairs |
Start Time:9:00 am |
Start Location:Bristol ST636766 |
Description:Car assisted ride starting in Bristol at 9am. All on-road and sustrans routes. Takes in Route 1 through the heart of Bristol docks and a big scenic loop through the Mendips. Note that over half this ride is almost completely flat.You will need to bring a packed lunch and plently to drink as there is not much opportunity for purchase on the way, but you are promised an afternooon pub/tea stop. Basic route is 100Km, but with a shorter and flatter 90km loop for those who wish or a 120K loop for the nutters. Starts from Oldbury Court Estate Car Park, ST636766 (Landranger 172). From M32 Jn1, A4174 East 1 Km. At RAB, TR into A4017 SP Downend. SO to TJ where R. SO at TL to parade of shops on right. At end of shops TR into Straits Parade (Stanley Bet Shop) then imm. L into Oldbury Court Road. Carpark at end. Contact Kevin if you can give or want a lift, and preferably pre-book so that I know who to wait for. |
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