Cycle to Work Day 2015

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    • #2474
      admin
      Member

      HarBUG has decided to suspend the Cycle to Work days this year. This is due to the poor state of the ‘off road’ routes and future upheaval on the routes as they are rebuilt and upgraded.

      [See the full post at: Cycle to Work Day 2015]

    • #2485
      numb-bum
      Member

      The reason I started cycling to work this past year (even throughout winter) was thanks to the Cycle to Work day . I use a hybrid with road tyres and manage (Wantage 544).

      As long as the pace is slow at the rough bits the Cycle to Work event shouldn’t be a problem. Rather than cancelling it could it be postponed til after the roadworks?

    • #2486
      Anonymous
      Inactive

      Hello I agree with the last comment. I use a hybrid with winter tyres from Wantage. With the increase in popularity of cycling generally I think it would be a shame to cancel the event. Perhaps postpone would be better.
      Now I’m more confident (e.g. got it down to a respectable time!) I would be very happy to perhaps lead a group of new women cyclists from Wantage – may be a nice thing to suggest and provide encouragement and support to a group who may not have considered it before?

    • #2487
      dimitris
      Member

      Hi,

      I have been using route 544 both from Didcot and from Wantage regularly for the last 4 years, and I have never seen them before in a worst state. Extreme caution is needed even under ideal weather and there are lots of points where an (in) experienced rider can come a cropper and/or wreck his bike/tyres.

    • #2488
      dan
      Member

      I have been cycling from Grove along the 544 for 2.5 years and I agree with Dimitris about the state. Serious potholes and ruts in many places – I nearly gave up a couple of months ago after cycling in all weathers and seasons until now. But if it is dry and light it may not put off a beginner who is happy to take it slowly.

      P.S. If you want a cyclist on Grove Parish Council, please vote for me!

    • #2489
      dan
      Member

      Sorry. If you’re interested, here’s the corrected link from my previous post.
      If you want a cyclist on Grove Parish Council, please vote for me!

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