tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103260294382922972023-11-16T11:05:13.215+00:00My Bike Rides JournalChris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-65536520380768333892016-04-09T22:06:00.001+01:002016-04-09T22:06:49.531+01:00Ride to Leigh On Sea,EssexI set off on Sunday the 3rd April 2016 for Leigh On Sea. I left Romford and cycled along through Hornchurch and up into Upminster. I pass the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upminster_Windmill">Upminster windmill</a> where I stop for a picture.<br />
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<b>Upminster Windmill</b> is a Grade II* listed<sup> </sup>smock mill. It was formerly known as <b>Abraham's Mill</b> and was in Essex when built. It has been restored and is a museum open to the public at selected times.<br />
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Then onwards along St Marys Lane through West Horndon along Dunnings Lane onto Fen lane and into Bulphan.I stop to take a photo of <a href="http://www.hobnob.org.uk/bulphan.html">St Mary The Virgin Church</a> in Bulphan.<br />
<b>Bulphan</b> is a village in the borough of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurrock" title="Thurrock">Thurrock</a> and one of the <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_traditional_%28Church_of_England%29_parish_churches_in_Thurrock" title="List of traditional (Church of England) parish churches in Thurrock">traditional (Church of England) parishes in Thurrock</a>. It is pronounced 'Bull-ven' though newcomers often mispronounce it as 'Bul-fan'.<br />
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I follow round along Church Road right on the Bulphan Bypass and then back onto Church lane onto Brentwood Rd before turning onto Doesgate Lane.At the end I turn right and then left onto Old Church Hill. I remember this from a previous ride, I didn't make it up this long steep hill before.<br />
Just over 3/4 of the way up I give up again and stop to take a photo of <span class="fbPhotoTagList" id="fbPhotoSnowliftTagList"><span class="fcg"><span class="fbPhotoTagListTag withTagItem tagItem"><a class="taggee" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=361704160194" href="https://www.facebook.com/langdonhills/?ref=stream" id="js_q4">St Mary's and St John's, Langdon Hills</a></span>. I pushed the bike the rest of the way up.</span></span><br />
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I stop to take a picture of the view of how far up this hill takes you!<br />
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At the top I turn left onto High Road and pass <a href="http://www.laindonhistory.org.uk/page_id__114.aspx">St Mary and All Saints Church </a>.<br />
St Mary's Church was built in 1876 to replace the church in Old Church
Hill, which was considered too small and too far from the migrating
population. It was paid for by the rector of the day, Revd Digby
Cleaver. The old church is now a dwelling place, but the churchyard
remains under the control of the current church.<br />
The church is built on a man-made mound at the highest point of Hall
Wood. It is reputed to be the highest church above sea level in Essex.
The ground falls away steeply behind the church, and the solid
foundations have prevented significant movement in the building.<br />
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I turn right onto Dry Street and follow this to Nether Mayne in Basildon. Dry Street was a godsend with the fast downhill after that climb!<br />
From Basildon I traveled into Vange, Pitsea, Bower Gifford and round
Sandlers Farm roundabout and onto Benfleet up Bread and Cheese Hill.<br />
I reach the roundabout near Benfleet, where there is a statue of a bicycle. To commemorate the cycle track nearby in Hadleigh used in the 2012 Olympics.<br />
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I follow the A13 and turn right into Tattersall Gardens and down to Leigh On Sea.<br />
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<span class="mw-headline" id="Old_Leigh">Old Leigh</span></h3>
"[Leigh:] <i>a proper fine little towne and verie full of stout and adventurous sailers.</i>"<br />
-William Camden, (Elizabethan historian, 1551-1623).<br />
The riverside settlement of 'Old Leigh', (also regarded colloquially
as 'the old town'), was historically significant, situated as it was
along the primary shipping route to London. From the Middle Ages
until the turn of the twentieth-century, Old Leigh provided a market
square and also hosted the village's earlier high street. Leigh had
grown to become a prosperous port by the 16th century, ships as large as
340 tons were built here for fishing and other purposes. By the late
19th century however, Leigh's deep water access had become silted up,
and the village began to decline in importance as an anchorage and port
of call.<br />
The main seafood catch from Leigh fishing boats has always been
shellfish and whitebait. Many of the local trawlers were at one time <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bawley" title="Bawley">bawleys</a>, and two of Old Leigh's pubs - the <i>Peter Boat</i> and <i>Ye Olde Smack</i>- owe their names to types of local fishing boat, (peter boat, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smack_%28ship%29" title="Smack (ship)">smack</a>).
Local fish merchants land, process and trade a wide range of supplies
daily, including shrimps, lobster, crab, seabass, haddock, cod and
mackerel, cockles, whelks, mussels and oysters.<br />
With the advent of the railway line from London to Southend during
the mid-19th century, much of 'the old town' was demolished to
accommodate its passage, and new housing and streets began to be built
upon the ridge of hills above the settlement. (The current railway
station is situated near the western end of Old Leigh's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockle_%28bivalve%29" title="Cockle (bivalve)">cockle</a> sheds and boat marina, replacing in 1936 the original station, which was situated opposite Bell Wharf.).<br />
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I stopped at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Osborne-Bros-Leigh-on-Sea/129422777113625">Osborne Brothers</a> for half Pint of cockles.<br />
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I reached Upminster, where I was to catch my connecting train but a 24 minute wait saw me cycling back from here as it would be quicker. altogether 37 mile ride!<br />
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<br />Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-71917011591867311492016-03-07T16:37:00.001+00:002016-03-07T16:38:25.371+00:00South weald Circular 7th March 2016We its been almost 3 years since Ive been on a bike ride, except for the commutes to work. So I set off and rode through Romford and had to stop for a while to fix a puncture on Victoria Road. Only a short way into the ride, but now will have to do the rest on under inflated tyres, as the handpump won't get the pressure up to 110psi.<br />
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I rode up Slewins Lane and onto Ardleigh Green Rd. I cross the A127 and up Squirrels Heath Road. <br />
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Here I hit the first hill, I really am out of shape, I stop by the <a href="http://www.shepherdanddogessex.com/index.php/bookings">Shepherd & Dog PH</a> for a breather and to make a call.<br />
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I am now out of the towns and pass <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pages_Wood">Pages Wood</a>. <br />
<b>Pages Wood</b> is an 74 hectare wood and public park in Harold Wood in the London Borough of Havering. It is the largest Forestry Commission site in the Thames Chase Community Forest,
and 100,000 trees have been planted since it opened in 2002. It also
has meadow areas, 6.5 kilometres of footpaths and 2.2 kilometres of
bridlepaths.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pages_Wood#cite_note-1"></a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-map_2-0"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pages_Wood#cite_note-map-2"></a></sup><br />
Its north west boundary is separated from Harold Wood Park by the
River Ingrebourne, and the river runs through the south west corner. The
London Loop
goes through the park. There is access from Hall Lane, where there is a
car park, and by a bridge over the river from Harold Wood Park.<br />
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I turn left down Nags Head Lane and pass the Tylers Common Fishery, where I have fished before and Tylers Common on my right. I cross over the M25 and down to Brook Street. I cross Brook Street and onto Wigley Bush Lane. Here was a HUGE climb up. I stopped halfway after crossing the A12 for a breather and to check out <a href="http://www.frenchs-farm.co.uk/">French's farm shop</a> that unfortunately closed today.<br />
I continue up the hill and just before the top, I give in and walk the last bit!<br />
I pass the Almshouses here in South Weald.<br />
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There are twelve Almshouses in South Weald, set in communal grounds
with a central Chapel, in which the Vicar holds a communion service once
a month). <br />
Ten units were built in the 1850's by the Tower
family (through a legacy from Sir Anthony Browne who was Lord of the
Manor when he died in 1567). <br />
In 1968 Sir Anthony Brownes
Almshouse Charity was combined with the Charity of William Wingrave and
two further units were added on land donated by the Tower family. <br />
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The properties are now cared for by a board of seven trustees.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">South Weald is in the northern part of the
Chafford Hundred, in Essex , and bordered to the north by Doddinghurst and
Navestock. Population in 1841 was 1450.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">The Tower Arms. a great place for a pint of
Youngs was originally acroos the road next to the church and called the Spread
Eagle. it was renamed in 1878 and moved across the road to a residence called 'Jewells'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Across the road is <a href="http://southwealdparish.org.uk/">Saint Peter South Weald</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms";">The church is large for
such a small village and stands proudly on the top of the hill at South
Weald, two miles from Brentwood in the English county of Essex. The
Saxons settled here and the place is mentioned in the Domesday Book.</span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms";">St
Peter’s is the mother church of the neighbourhood and until the middle
of the 19th century, Brentwood, with its chapel, came under the
jurisdiction of South Weald. The present church dates from about 1150,
although the South Door with its chevron ornamentation is the sole
remaining Norman feature. The present Memorial Chapel at the end of the
south aisle was originally Weald Hall Chapel. Within it are commemorated
former holders of the manor of South Weald. Sir Anthony Browne, the
founder of Brentwood School, Erasmus Smith and the Tower family are all
represented. The latter were the local squires from 1752 onward.</span></div>
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I turn left onto Chequers Road crossing over the M25 and up to Harold Hill on Noak Hill Road where I pass The Bear PH, where I remember as a kid my Mum n Dad taking me to see the bear in a cage.<br />
This continues onto Lower Bedfords Road and I cycle up into Collier Row.<br />
A total of 16.5 miles and just under a hour and a half moving time with 725ft climbed.<br />
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<br />Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-70448297940499066332013-07-24T22:38:00.000+01:002013-07-24T22:38:06.608+01:00BHF London to Southend 2013Well I decided to ride the BHF London to Southend Bike ride on 21.07.2013. I couldn't be asked to start in London though. Getting there only to have the horrible ride out seemed pointless. So I left Romford and joined the route at Tysea Hill Stapleford Abbotts. This meant I would be riding 10 miles less but it seem the best option.<br />
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It was after here the route seemed to change from previous years, instead of going past along Roman Road we turn left along Church Road crossing the A12.Then turn into Padnams Green Road.<br />
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I cross the bridge over The River Roach and cycle along Beeches road stopping by a church and a field of blue.<br />
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I continue on Watery Lane into Lower Road and others passing through Hullbridge and into Canewdon.<br />
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I arrive at Priory Park Southend to a heaving field of people and cycles, I struggle my way through the crowds. I decide to make my way away from the crowds and over to the cafe by The Priory. Which is quieter and cheaper.<br />
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I have cycled 42 miles for the day and a top speed of 32mph.... I now get the train home and pass Southend Airport and its Vulcan bomber pictured below. </div>
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<br />Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-32098058570720997472013-07-15T18:25:00.000+01:002013-07-15T18:25:20.408+01:00Ride out to The Viper PH Mill Green 15.07.13I decided to take a ride out to The Viper PH in Mill Green near Ingatestone Essex. The sun was beating down and had reached 32oC... A hot day indeed for a ride.<br />
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I set off from Collier Row and cycled up the first hill of the day up Orange Tree Hill Havering-Atte-Bower.<br />
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The ancient village sits on one of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest_points_in_London" title="List of highest points in London">highest points in London</a>, in the far north of the borough. It is situated 344 feet (105 m) above sea level with striking views of east London, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essex" title="Essex">Essex</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent" title="Kent">Kent</a>. <br />
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I rode along through Havering-Atte-Bower turning right into Tysea Hill and then onto Horseman side.I cross over the M25 and pass <a href="http://www.almaarms.com/">The Alma Arms</a>,pass the King William Ph now a private home and follow onto Tanhouse lane. At the end I turn right onto Princes Road. On this road is an old warehouse. This is a listed building described as;<br />
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<i>Granary. C17. Timber-framed, weatherboarded, half hipped roof,peg-tiled. 2 storeys. Ground floor interior brick infilling on N side. Good framing with trapped side purlin roof and carpenters marks. The granary forms a group with The Black Mill.</i><br />
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After the Granary I turn left onto Navestock side past the cricket green and past Alecs restaurant previously The White Horse PH. At the end I turn onto Crown road and then onto the Ongar Road.After a short while I turn right onto Blackmore Road and ride along I miss where the Blackmore Road turns off and cycled along Hook End Rd and Mill Lane before realising my mistake and doubling back. I take Hay Green Lane as this lead towards Blackmore Road. Once more on Blackmore Road.<br />
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I turned right onto Ingatestone road and past some lovely cottages.<br />
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After a while a steep hill starts and continues for some distance,once at the top,I stopped for a rest.But didnt really need to as the pub was only a 100 or so yards around the corner.</div>
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I arrived at 1130 hrs only to find out that the pub doesn't open until 1200. Well I cycled all this way 16.5 miles I wasn't going till I had my beer. So I sat in the beer garden in the glorious sun eagerly awaiting. <br />
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I was in as soon as the pub opened and ordered as pint of Jake The Snake by Viper Ales brewed in Brentwood by <a href="http://www.mightyoakbrewing.co.uk/">Mighty Oaks Breweries</a> and a packet of pork scratchings.</div>
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The Ale tasted great.... <strong>Type</strong> Golden Ales<strong> ABV</strong> 4.0%<br />
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I finished up and cycled off home along Mill Green Road and back onto Ingatestone Rd,Blackmore Road but this time I turn right onto The Green at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackmore">Blackmore</a>. Here was a lovely village green and a cracking village.</div>
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I am once more on Blackmore road,there are signs "<a href="http://The Bull PH that is for sale in Blackmore.">Save The Bull</a>". It
appears this refers to The Bull PH that is for sale in Blackmore.VILLAGERS fear the planned construction of two cottages in the beer
garden of a Grade II-listed disused pub will spell the end for the
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<br />I ride into<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelvedon_Hatch"> Keveldon Hatch</a> and pass the 15th Century built pub of The Shepherd Inn.<br />
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I take the same route home and arrive home having completed 32.5 miles, average speed of 12.5 mph and a top speed of 30.5 mph. I wasnt aiming to race but have a leisurely ride in the sun.Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-82403604146009583962012-07-15T18:41:00.001+01:002012-07-15T18:47:24.690+01:00BHF London to Southend Bike Ride 15th July 2012I decided the night before to do this ride. First day for ages it hasn't rained,so I made the most of it. I arrived at 0800 after a train ride and 6 miles of riding to the start line in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Park,_London">Victoria Park</a>,Hackney, London.<br />
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Soon at 0805 hours I set off through London, getting caught at every red light going it would seem.<br />
I couldn't wait to get out of London,once through Woodford and across Charlie Browns Roundabout at the A406 North circular which thankfully was quiet,we started to climb. I forgot how steep the climb up to Chigwell was. Just about the top of the hill by Chigwell I felt my back tyre felt very soft,I stopped and indeed it was. After a while fixing the puncture I continued on past The Maypole PH at <a href="http://www.hcpr.co.uk/twobrewers/history/">Chigwell</a>,down past the Two Brewers PH and the Carter & Miller Pub formerly the Camelot PH and down through Lambourne End and eventually to my first refreshment stop at the Village hall in Stapleford Abbotts.<br />
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I continued through <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stapleford_Abbotts">Stapleford Abbotts</a> and through the Village Green at Navestock side past <a href="http://alecsrestaurant.co.uk/">Alecs Restaurant</a> formerly the <a href="http://deadpubs.co.uk/EssexPubs/Navestock/greenman.shtml">Green Man PH</a>,where there was a American Car show on,with several large American Motors trying to make their way to the show through hoards of cyclists. Bad planning to have a show to coincide with the ride lol.<br />
I turn onto the busy Ongar Road for a stretch before turning right onto Blackmore Road ,through <a href="http://www.blackmorevillage.co.uk/">Blackmore</a> and away from the traffic.Then through <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doddinghurst">Doddinghurst</a>,<br />
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and eventually to my second Refreshment stop at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountnessing">Mountnessing</a> by the Windmill.<br />
<b>Mountnessing Windmill</b> is a grade 2 listed Post Mill , <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essex" title="Essex"></a>which has been restored to working order.<i>Mountnessing Windmill</i> was built in 1807, replacing an earlier mill.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Note The Chopper bicycle!</td></tr>
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I turn right shortly after the village and along some more lovely Essex Lanes.<br />
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</tbody></table>I now make my way down towards <a href="http://www.eswater.co.uk/your-home/leisure/Hanningfield-Reservoir.aspx">Hanningfield Reservoi</a>r where it seems after a very wet summer the drought is well and truly over,plenty of water here!<br />
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I stopped a little further on at <a href="http://www.essexinfo.net/south-hanningfield-village/">South Hanningfield</a> for a break and take a few photos.<br />
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I initially thought the ride as a failure as I didn't reach Southend,but I had done this ride before and I had ridden to Southend on numerous times.So I thought no, I've had a great ride out in beautiful weather and countryside and enjoyed it, so how can it be a failure? Still the ride will be there another year!<br />
I rode about 44 miles in total for the day including to and from home.Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-77340179349902900422012-05-29T17:21:00.006+01:002012-06-20T08:12:26.136+01:00Ride to Olympic Village,3 Mills and beyond - 29th May 2012On 29th May 2012 I decided to take a ride to Stratford to see the <a href="http://www.london2012.com/venue/olympic-village/maps">Olympic village</a> and see where I'd go from there. I took the new bike a neighbour had kindly donated to me. On route I discovered that the headset and a pedal was loose after some running repairs ,I was on my way again. There is however a noise coming from the bike which may be the bearing needing re-greasing,will get it looked at soon.<br />
I cycled through Collier Row,Chadwell Heath,Ilford,Manor Park,Forest etc until I reached Stratford. I then went through the new <a href="http://uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity/">Westfield's Shopping Centre</a> in Stratford to reach the Olympic village.<br />
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Then I was out by the Olympic village, you still can't enter the site due to still building work going on and security reasons no doubt. Still looks like loads left to do with only 59 days left to the start of the 2012 games.<br />
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I left the village behind and the hoards of guided tourists and cycled along Carpenters Lane and across the busy road to join the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regent%27s_Canal">Regents Canal</a> in Stratford,heading towards Limehouse.<br />
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I now approach Three Mills.The <b>Three Mills</b> are former working mills on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Lea" title="River Lea">River Lea</a> in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_End_of_London" title="East End of London">East End of London</a>, one of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London" title="London">London</a>’s oldest extant industrial centres. The largest and most powerful of the four remaining <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tide_Mill" title="Tide Mill">tidal mills</a> is possibly the largest tidal mill in the world. It is mainly accessed by a bridge over the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limehouse_Cut" title="Limehouse Cut">Limehouse Cut</a> and River Lea.<br />
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The <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Lea_Tidal_Mill_Trust_Ltd" title="River Lea Tidal Mill Trust Ltd">River Lea Tidal Mill Trust Ltd</a> owns the <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_Mill" title="House Mill">House Mill</a></b> and the Miller's House buildings, which are used for educational projects and as conference spaces. The <i>Lower Lea Project</i> is also based at <i>Three Mills</i> in The Miller's House. The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prescott_Channel" title="Prescott Channel">Prescott Channel</a>, a former flood relief channel, to the east, creates <b>Three Mills Island</b>, and the mills share this with the <b>Three Mills Studios</b>, a 20 acre (81,000 m²) film studio, which makes a large number of major films and television programmes.<br />
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</tbody></table> The <i>Clock Mill</i> was rebuilt by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Metcalfe" title="Philip Metcalfe">Philip Metcalfe</a> between 1815 and 1817 incorporating the old clock, and an older bell. There was also a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windmill" title="Windmill">windmill</a> which survived until about 1840.<br />
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In 1878 there were seven waterwheels at Three Mills.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Mills#cite_note-0"></a></sup> Most of them were around 20 ft in diameter and 3 ft in width, but one was 8 ft in width. There were four in the House Mill and three in the Clock Mill. They drove fourteen pairs of millstones and produced a total of 150 HP (112KW). The average output of the House Mill was about 2 tons of maize and 5 tons of barley per tide rising to 10 and 14 tons respectively on spring tides. The average weekly throughput of the two mills was 125 tons per week.<br />
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I now approach <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bow_Locks">Bow Locks</a>........<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The locks link the tidal <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bow_Creek" title="Bow Creek">Bow Creek</a> to the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Lee_Navigation" title="River Lee Navigation">River Lee Navigation</a>, which is a canalised river. These locks were first built in 1850 and then rebuilt in 1930, at the same time as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prescott_Channel" title="Prescott Channel">Prescott Channel</a> was cut nearby. At high tide, the tide from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bow_Creek" title="Bow Creek">Bow Creek</a> formerly flowed through Bow Locks, to raise the level of the canals, such as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limehouse_Cut" title="Limehouse Cut">Limehouse Cut</a>. But in 2000, these locks were modified to keep the tide out, to reduce silting in the canal system.</td></tr>
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</tbody></table> The canal now merges into the<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limehouse_Basin"> Limehouse basin.</a><br />
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</tbody></table>The Basin, built by the Regent's Canal Company, was formerly known as <i>Regent's Canal Dock</i> and was used by seagoing vessels and lighters to offload cargoes to canal barges, for onward transport along the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regent%27s_Canal" title="Regent's Canal">Regent's Canal</a>. Although initially a commercial failure following its opening in 1820, by the mid 19th century the dock (and the canal) were an enormous commercial success for the importance in the supply of coal to the numerous gasworks and latterly electricity generating stations along the canal, and for domestic and commercial use.<br />
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I now leave Limehouse basin and I'm now in Wapping by The River Thames.<br />
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I now cycle along <a href="http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/thamespath/">The Thames Path.</a><br />
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Today Shadwell Basin is the most significant body of water surviving from the historical London Docks. It is situated on the north side of the river <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thames" title="Thames">Thames</a> east (downstream) of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_London" title="Tower of London">Tower of London</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_Bridge" title="Tower Bridge">Tower Bridge</a> and west (upstream) of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limehouse" title="Limehouse">Limehouse.</a><br />
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</tbody></table> I follow a water way along till I reach Tobacco Dock.<b>Tobacco Dock</b> is a <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grade_I_listed" title="Grade I listed">grade I listed</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warehouse" title="Warehouse">warehouse</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wapping" title="Wapping">Wapping</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Docklands" title="London Docklands">London Docklands</a>. It was constructed in approximately 1811 and served as a store for imported tobacco.<br />
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</tbody></table> I continue along the waterway towards St Katherines Dock,loads of runners and in this heat too!!<br />
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I now enter <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Katharine_Docks">St Katherine Dock</a> and stop off for a can of coke and a pastry, only £1.80 was expecting a lot more in this part of London!<br />
St Katharine Docks took their name from the former hospital of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Katharine%27s_by_the_Tower" title="St Katharine's by the Tower">St Katharine's by the Tower</a>, built in the 12th century, which stood on the site.<br />
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<b>30 St Mary Axe</b> (formerly the <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Re" title="Swiss Re">Swiss Re</a> Building</b>, informally referred to as <i>the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gherkin" title="Gherkin">Gherkin</a></i>) is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyscraper" title="Skyscraper">skyscraper</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London" title="London">London</a>'s financial district, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_London" title="City of London">City of London</a>, completed in December 2003 and opened at the end of May 2004.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emporisdata_1-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30_St_Mary_Axe#cite_note-emporisdata-1"></a></sup> With 41 floors, the tower is 180 metres (591 ft) tall,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-skanska_0-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30_St_Mary_Axe#cite_note-skanska-0"></a></sup> and stands on the former site of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltic_Exchange" title="Baltic Exchange">Baltic Exchange</a> building, which was severely damaged on 10 April 1992 by the explosion of a bomb placed by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army" title="Provisional Irish Republican Army">Provisional IRA</a><sup>.</sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emporisdata_1-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30_St_Mary_Axe#cite_note-emporisdata-1"></a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-irabomb_3-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30_St_Mary_Axe#cite_note-irabomb-3"></a></sup><br />
After the plans to build the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_Tower_%28London%29" title="Millennium Tower (London)">Millennium Tower</a> were dropped, the current building was designed by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Foster,_Baron_Foster_of_Thames_Bank" title="Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank">Norman Foster</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arup" title="Arup">Arup</a> engineers<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-4">,<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30_St_Mary_Axe#cite_note-4"></a></sup> and was erected by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skanska" title="Skanska">Skanska</a> in 2001–2003.<br />
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I now reach the Station for the journey home.<br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Botolph%27s_Aldgate#cite_note-Architecture-2"></a>Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-32027244064890954252012-04-14T20:35:00.001+01:002012-07-13T16:11:59.662+01:00Bike ride to Toot Hill&Greensted Church 14.04.12I set off from home heading out towards Ongar Essex Area.Plan was to have a cycle find a pub and have a pint before returning.<br />
I headed through Collier Row up Orange Tree Hill, halfway up I stopped to take this picture,in the distance you can see the Water Tower on Broxhill Hill Road. Built by the South East Essex Water Company in 1934 to help maintain water pressure to the town of Romford, some two miles distant. It is still owned by the water authority but believed to be not now required for its original purpose. <br />
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All following pictures were taken with my mobile phone so apologies for the quality. <br />
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Once up the hill which is coincidently 344 feet (105 m) above sea level is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havering-atte-Bower">Havering Atte Bower</a>.<br />
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Following the road past The Oak Pub and down towards<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passingford_Bridge"> Passingford Bridge</a> that crosses the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Roding">River Roding.</a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I decided to turn off into Berwick Road to get onto quieter roads. This narrow winding road climbs and dips frequently that leads me into <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toot_Hill,_Essex">Toot Hill</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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A bit further along the road I visited<a href="http://www.greenstedchurch.org.uk/"> Greensted Church.</a>,in the small village of <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greensted" title="Greensted">Greensted</a>, near <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chipping_Ongar" title="Chipping Ongar">Chipping Ongar</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essex" title="Essex">Essex</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England" title="England">England</a>,it is the oldest wooden church in the world<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greensted_Church#cite_note-0"></a></sup>, and probably the oldest wooden building in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe" title="Europe">Europe</a> still standing, albeit only in part, since few sections of its original wooden structure remain. The oak walls are often classified as remnants of a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palisade_church" title="Palisade church">palisade church</a> or a kind of early <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stave_church" title="Stave church">stave church</a>, dated either to the mid-9th<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greensted_Church#cite_note-1"></a></sup> or mid-11th century.The church lies about a mile west of Chipping Ongar town centre. Its full title is <b>The Church of St Andrew, Greensted-juxta-Ongar</b>. It is, however, commonly known simply as Greensted Church. Greensted is still a functioning church and holds <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_service" title="Church service">services</a> every week.<br />
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he distinctive white wood-panelled <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower" title="Tower">tower</a> was added in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_period" title="Stuart period">Stuart period</a> (17th century), and is what initially draws the eye. One of the bells is inscribed <i>"William Land made me 1618"</i>, and so many consider the tower may in fact have been built earlier. This would not be too surprising as there are a number of mediaeval wooden towers in the district. <br />
Around this time the three dormer windows were added to the nave for the first time, and the south porch was added. A fragment of 15th–century glass can be seen in the centre of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quatrefoil" title="Quatrefoil">quatrefoil</a> window at the west end, but it was set there during the Victorian restoration. The earliest wall memorial is dedicated to Jone Wood, 1585.<br />
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In 1013 an ancient <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronicle" title="Chronicle">chronicler</a> records<sup class="Template-Fact" style="white-space: nowrap;"></sup> that the body of St Edmund was, for a night, deposited at Greensted Church. There are many tributes to St Edmund in the church itself.<br />
Also, near the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porch" title="Porch">porch</a>, a large, flat, coped stone marks the quiet resting place of an unknown early <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crusade" title="Crusade">crusader</a> who is said to have arrived, badly wounded, at the church and died there. The fact that it was made of stone, not a local material, and was placed against the south wall, suggests he was considered as a hero.<br />
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</tbody></table> A bit further past East India Dock we stopped again to take a picture of Canary Wharf lit up.<br />
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Continuing we eventually got to Limehouse, where we thought we'd join The Thames Path. On entering the path a gang of about 7 Asian youths were coming out. One girl said" Did you say Move?" in an aggressive tone. I thought here we go, is this gonna all kick off. Anyway got past them only to find you cant get any further along the path at night due to locked gates.<br />
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</tbody></table> After that lovely experience we cycled along and came to Shadwell Basin.This is where the Only Fools and Horses episode of "<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/onlyfools/series7/uncle.shtml">He ain't heavy,He's my Uncle</a>" from series 7 was filmed and aired in 1991. Uncle had gone missing and Del and Rodney found him down by the Docks.<br />
.Sorry about the photo really dark I know. Look back at January's blog where I was here in the day.<br />
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We left here and made our way through Wapping stopping off at The Prospect of Whitby, The oldest Riverside pub in London. Stopped for a pint of Carlsberg. Lovely maritime theme to the pub.<br />
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We left here and cycled a little further to a pub I've been to recently on a walk The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Kidd">Captain Kidd</a> pub, named after the famous pirate executed at Execution Dock in 1701. A lovely pub that belongs to Samuel Smith Brewery, that only sells their own range of beers. Last time I had a lovely Taddy Lager at 4.8%, this time I thought I'd try the Alpine Lager. Not bad but tasted a bit weak I hadn't noticed when I ordered it was only 2.8% vol. Still lovely pub again with Riverside views.<br />
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Execution Dock was located by the Thames near to this pub and dealt with convicted pirates for over 400 years. <br />
Pirates who operated on the seas and abroad would also be tried back in London. <br />
The gallows were located by the Thames so that the tide could wash over the body three times. <br />
More notorious pirates, including Kidd, were left to hang in a gibbet, a type of metal cage, to deter other would be criminals. A lovely pub that belongs to Samuel Smith Brewery, that only sells their own range of beers. Last time I had a lovely Taddy Lager at 4.8%, this time I thought I'd try the Alpine Lager. Not bad but tasted a bit weak I hadn't noticed when I ordered it was only 2.8% vol. Still lovely pub again with Riverside views.<br />
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We left the pub cycled along stopping to get views of Tower Bridge and The Shard.<br />
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We then cycle through St Katherines Dock and stopped for one last picture of Tower Bridge lit up before making our way to Fenchurch Street Station for Richard and Liverpool Street Station for me to make our way home.<br />
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I had to attend a course for work at Bethnal Green, So naturally I cycled there and thought I'd take a more scenic route back. So I set off from home at 6am as the course began at 730am. I arrived after an hour travelling the route in darkness. My route was from Collier Row via Marks Gate, Goodmayes, Ilford, Manor Park, Forest Gate, Stratford, Bow, Whitechapel and eventually Bethnal Green.<br />
After the course I thought I'd make my way down to Tobacco Dock as I've never been there before, only ever passed by.<br />
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<b>Tobacco Dock</b> is a <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grade_I_listed" title="Grade I listed">grade I listed</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warehouse" title="Warehouse">warehouse</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wapping" title="Wapping">Wapping</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Docklands" title="London Docklands">London Docklands</a>. It was constructed in approximately 1811 and served as a store for imported tobacco. It is a brick building with many brick vaults and some fine ironwork.<br />
n 1990 the building was converted into a <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopping_centre" title="Shopping centre">shopping centre</a> which had cost £47 million to develop and was intended to create the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Covent_Garden" title="Covent Garden">Covent Garden</a> of the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_End" title="East End">East End</a> but the scheme was unsuccessful and it went into administration. The property is not in a major retail area and has only moderately good public transport access. Since the mid 1990s the building has been almost entirely unoccupied with the only tenant being a sandwich shop, and a plan to convert it into a <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factory_outlet" title="Factory outlet">factory outlet</a> did not come to fruition.<br />
Shame the whole place inside looks like a deserted shopping centre.<br />
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I went outside to the pirate ships, which too seem to be mothballed and no longer used.<br />
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So I decided to leave Tobacco Dock as there isnt much to be seen and make my way to the Thames.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An elaborate Gateway out of Tobacco Dock</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tobacco Dock</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of a couple of Swing bridges that cross over the docks.</td></tr>
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My route took me into <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadwell_Basin">Shadwell Basin</a>.<b>Shadwell Basin</b> was part of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Docks" title="London Docks">London Docks</a>, a group of docks built by the London Dock Company at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wapping" title="Wapping">Wapping</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London" title="London">London</a>, and part of the wider docks of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_London" title="Port of London">Port of London</a>.<br />
he London docks complex closed to shipping in 1969. Purchased by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Borough_of_Tower_Hamlets" title="London Borough of Tower Hamlets">London Borough of Tower Hamlets</a>, Shadwell Basin and the western part of the London Docks fell into a derelict state<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadwell_Basin#cite_note-0">[1]</a></sup>, mostly a large open tract of land and water. Acquired in 1981 by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Docklands_Development_Corporation" title="London Docklands Development Corporation">London Docklands Development Corporation</a> (LDDC), redevelopment of Shadwell Basin took place in 1987 resulting in 169 houses and flats being built around the retained historic dock.<br />
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This is where the Only Fools and Horses episode of "<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/onlyfools/series7/uncle.shtml">He ain't heavy,He's my Uncle</a>" from series 7 was filmed and aired in 1991. Uncle had gone missing and Del and Rodney found him down by the Docks.<br />
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I now crossed Glamis Road to pick up the Riverside path and followed The Thames for a bit, as far as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrow_Street">Narrow Street</a>.<br />
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I left the Riverside path to cross over a bridge at Limehouse Basin and onto Narrow Street where I picked up the <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/cycling/15832.aspx">super cycle highway CS2.</a><br />
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The <b>Limehouse Basin</b> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limehouse" title="Limehouse">Limehouse</a>, in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Borough_of_Tower_Hamlets" title="London Borough of Tower Hamlets">London Borough of Tower Hamlets</a> provides a navigable link between the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regent%27s_Canal" title="Regent's Canal">Regent's Canal</a> and the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Thames" title="River Thames">River Thames</a>, through the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limehouse_Basin_Lock" title="Limehouse Basin Lock">Limehouse Basin Lock</a>. A <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canal_basin" title="Canal basin">basin</a> in the north of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mile_End" title="Mile End">Mile End</a>, near <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Park,_East_London" title="Victoria Park, East London">Victoria Park</a> connects with the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hertford_Union_Canal" title="Hertford Union Canal">Hertford Union Canal</a> leading to the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Lee_Navigation" title="River Lee Navigation">River Lee Navigation</a>. The dock originally covered an area of about 15 acres (60,703 m<sup>2</sup>). The Basin lies between the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Docklands_Light_Railway" title="Docklands Light Railway">Docklands Light Railway</a> (DLR) line and historic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrow_Street" title="Narrow Street">Narrow Street</a>. Directly to the east is a small park, Ropemaker's Fields.<br />
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I made my way along THE CS2 and onto East India Dock Road, where I took the next picture at East India Dock.<br />
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I then followed the CS2 as far as Beckton , where I stopped off to see old friends from a place I used to work.Then finished my journey off along the A13 cycle paths through Dagenham and home. 30 miles total for the day. Strangely I felt knackered, must not have got over my recent illness yet , can't think of any other reason for feeling like that after only 30 miles!<br />
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We started our day off at Elm Park Tube Station, trains run every 3 to 10 minutes the sign says, half hour later still waiting the tube eventually arrives. We eventually arrive at Westminster Station, we walked along Whitehall and had a late breakfast at a pub. Afterwards we got out first Boris bike from the Strand. We set off towards <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birdcage_Walk">Birdcage Walk</a>.<br />
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Ok, so these bikes look Clumsy,heavy and uncomfortable, but how wrong were we!!! They were much worse!! They were Very Heavy,Very uncomfortable ,very slow, poor gear changes and the brakes well, you need to start thinking about braking half mile before you need to!!<br />
We made our way up to <a href="http://www.royal.gov.uk/TheRoyalResidences/BuckinghamPalace/BuckinghamPalace.aspx">Buckingham Palace</a>, where we stopped for a few photos before cycling on.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">£15 for coffee,eh no thanks lol</td></tr>
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We then left and went to get a second bike out, I got mine but Richards card was being refused. So a call to TFL was made and Richard was told his first bike was still out on a journey and was still clocking up a bill as it has gone over the free half hour rental!! After some arguing with a very unhelpful staff at <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/">TFL</a> we had to walk back to Hyde Park. Thankfully his bike was still there was not secured!! But we had both seen it dock correctly, green light come on and it was secure before we left it. So secured we then tried to get another bike, again his card was refused and another call made , it still wasn't showing this bike being docked!! We took pictures and a video as proof. So as it stands Richard had to leave the bike there still clocking up a bill, which is as much as £50 for the day and potentially £300 for non return or over a day charge. Hopefully Richard will get a call soon and have his money reimbursed. This has totally destroyed any faith in using these poor quality bikes again and TFL should do more with customer services!!<br />
We had no choice back to walk back to Westminster for a train journey home,after TFL had totally ruined what could have been a good day out in London!<br />
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Thankfully TFL have closed Richards Hire of the bike and no charges have been made!!! Still don't trust the system anymore and certainly don't intend to use them again! Good news though!<br />
<span id="goog_62850061"></span><span id="goog_62850062"></span>Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-32024801790646849062011-10-30T18:30:00.002+00:002012-04-15T15:03:26.788+01:00Bike ride to Brightlingsea and back 26th October 2011On the 26th of October 2011 I left Highfield Grange Site in Great Clacton to ride to Brightlingsea, again still with old MTB ,cold and high winds I struggleed a bit with this ride.It was a 22 mile ride in all.<br />
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I eventually came to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorrington">Thorrington</a>, this was a surprise addition to the ride, I haven't heard of the Thorrington <a href="http://www.essextouristguide.com/Thorrington/Thorrington_Tide_Mill_1259.asp">Tide mill</a> before and I'm glad I took the time to stop and detour slightly for a look. <br />
A picturesque, medium-sized, timber-framed, tide-driven watermill, dated 1831, in the ownership of Essex County Council. This has a breast-shot waterwheel and 3 pairs of millstones. It is one of only a handful of tide mills still in working order in this country and grinds occasionally.<br />
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I continued along the B1029 up a steep hill, on top was the church of <a href="http://www.allsaintswithstjamesb-sea.co.uk/">All saints Church</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brightlingsea">Brightlingsea</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All Saints Church Brightlingsea</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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As you can see, the weather started to look like rain, I didnt have any waterproofs with me and was worried I might be caught out. As it happened I managed the whole ride without rain.<br />
I continued down the hill into Brightlingsea and towards the seafront.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bateman's tower was built in 1883 by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bateman%27s_%27Great_Landowners%27_%281883%29" title="Bateman's 'Great Landowners' (1883)">John Bateman</a> as a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folly" title="Folly">folly</a> for his daughter to recuperate from consumption. The tower is sited on Westmarsh point at the entrance to Brightlingsea Creek on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Colne,_Essex" title="River Colne, Essex">River Colne</a>, and is often mistaken for a <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martello_Tower" title="Martello Tower">Martello Tower</a>. During <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II" title="World War II">The Second World War</a> the original roof of the folly was removed so that the tower could be used as an observation post by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Observer_Corps" title="Royal Observer Corps">Royal Observer Corps</a>. In 2005, a restoration project funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund took place to restore the tower to its original condition, including the fitting of a replica of the original roof, refurbishing the interior of the tower and also painting the outside.<br />
The tower is now used by many local sailing organizations to administer races. During race days, the public can visit the tower, whose new roof makes it a popular gallery from which to watch races.<br />
Bateman's Tower is leaning slightly.<br />
Batemans tower.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Public house and hotel. Designed in 1901 by George Henry Page of Colchester and erected on the site of earlier Anchor public houses dating back to the 1630s. Ground floor of Kentish ragstone rubble with upper floors faced in cement with eclectic timber-framing. C20 pantiled roof replaces Brosely tiles and octagonal wooden cupola (formerly leaded) with iron weathervane. An unusual mixture of Jacobean and Bavarian styles, square on plan of 2 storeys and attics with 2 windows to each main front. South and east fronts have 2 projecting gables with deep coving and elaborate oak framing and terracotta dragon finials. First floor has 2 elliptical curved windows, with elaborate Bavarian style fretted balcony but south front has one oriel and one two storey. French windows to balcony . Ground floor has one curved 3-light window and one 5-light window. Ground floor windows have etched glass. Others have stained glass to the tops. Elaborate Jacobean style pilasters to first floor. Ground floor has three stone round-headed entrances with keystone and reeded pilasters, double door and stained glass.<br />
INTERIOR: well staircase with fretted balusters and Minton floor tiles, wooden bar fittings and black marble fireplaces<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking back at The Anchor hotel, was hoping to catch the <a href="http://brightlingseaharbour.org/ferry.html">foot ferry</a> to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Clear">point clear</a>, again this ferry had stopped for the season!<br />
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Hall house with crosswings to left and right. C15. Restored circa 1919.<br />
Exposed timber frame. Red plain tiled roofs. Off centre left and end right<br />
chimney stacks to hall. Central stack to right crosswing and to rear of left<br />
crosswing. The originally jettied crosswings now underbuilt. 2 storeys and<br />
attics. Hipped dormer to right of hall. 1:1:1 window range of vari-light C20<br />
glazing. 4 centre arched doorway to left of hall. Exposed halved arched braces<br />
to first floor of crosswings and blocked mullions to crosswings. An interesting<br />
feature is the C15/C16 red brick semi hexagonal stair turret at the angle of the<br />
hall and right crosswing. it is crenellated with 3 bands of trefoiled<br />
corbelling. The pyramidal capping shows signs of crocketting. There is a 2<br />
light window under a square head at eaves level. The right return of right<br />
crosswing has 3 panelled doors, surrounds with flat canopies, similar doorway to<br />
left crosswing return. Original mullion windows now blocked to main frame. 2<br />
storeys. The good quality heavy timber frame is virtually complete with the<br />
first floor of the hall inserted C15/C16. Halved arched braces to walls. Arched<br />
braces to tie beams, those to crosswings supporting 2 armed crown posts. The<br />
hall octagonal crown post with moulded capital and base. C.A. Hewitt suggests a<br />
date of circa 1460-70 for this. Original doors with 4 centred heads, one with<br />
foliated spandrels. The inserted hall ceiling with moulded ceiling beams, main<br />
beams carved with twisted leaves and foliate stops. Moulded and crenellated<br />
wall plates. Large inglenook fireplaces that to east with a moulded lintel with<br />
foliate spandrels. Known to have been the home of the Beriff family whose<br />
memorial brasses in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea are dated circa 1496 to<br />
circa 1578. A Cl9 shop was erected between the crosswings and was demolished<br />
circa 1919 when the building was restored by Mr. Henry Havelock. E.P. Dicken<br />
History of Brightlingsea, 1913.<br />
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Cycling back out the way I came back up the hill toAll saints Church.<br />
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Views from All saints church, back down onto the estuary where the tide mill is located.Back down into Thorrington and back the way I came.<br />
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I eventually made it back in time for a swim with the kids :)Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-69285426953352414442011-10-30T17:36:00.000+00:002012-04-15T15:04:37.842+01:00Bike ride to Dovercourt/Harwich and back 24th October 2011<div class="MsoNormal">
On Monday the 24<sup>th</sup> October 2011 I set off from Highview Grange Park in Great Clacton for a bike ride on my old Mountain bike that is usually reserved for my winter commutes in the snow. But not wanting to leave a high value bike locked up outside a caravan in all weathers for the week, I opted to use the MTB.</div>
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Struggling with a cold, high winds and a heavy old bike with knobbly tyres and limited amount of gears this made the journey difficult.A total of about 32 miles from Great Clacton to Dovercourt and Harwich and back.</div>
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Along the way I passed many a pretty cottage as you can see....................</div>
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Travelling through<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorpe-le-Soken"> Thorpe-Le-Soken</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaumont_Cum_Moze">Beaumont Cum Moze</a> pass loads of pretty fields, on this ride I saw Sparrowhawks, Buzzards, Pheasants, Lapwings, Patridges and more......</div>
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Passed more cottages.....you forget how small our ancestors were, just look at how small the doors are !!</div>
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A little further along there were fields and fields of cabbages, probably all be pinched if growing around where I live lol.... should imagine a smell kicks up after a heavy rain!!</div>
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Then passing <a href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-120286-st-mary-s-house-little-oakley">St Mary's House</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Oakley,_Essex">Little Oakley</a> that was formerly a Church but now a grade II listed house.</div>
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This area of Little Oakley,<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Oakley,_Essex">Great Oakley</a>,<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dovercourt">Dovercourt</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harwich#.5D">Harwich</a> are park of <a href="http://mediafiles2.thedms.co.uk/publication/ce/pdfs/No.7-The-Witchfinders-Way.pdf">The Witch finders way ride</a>, which is coincidental as its so close to Halloween :)</div>
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Ok so this isn't actually a bike ride as I was taking the kids with me, but it is bike related lol.<br />
We caught the train into London to watch the final stage of <a href="http://www.tourofbritain.com/_ns_race/">The Tour Of Britain ride 2011</a> Stage 8 the TFL London stage. On arriving at Westminster Station we made our way round to Whitehall where we saw a stunt team display.<br />
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Whilst we were waiting the kids wanted to see the guards and stroke the horses.<br />
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Below is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lars_Boom">Lars Boom</a> for team <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabobank_%28cycling%29">Rabobank</a> ready to lauch off down the ramp, Boom came 2nd in the Time trials 8a .<br />
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The screen on Whitehall to see all the live action!<br />
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After we made our way over to the South Bank where there was a Japanese exhibition, big crowds and Food. Octopus balls for £5 err no thanks...<br />
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<b>The Tour of Britain 2011<br />
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The TfL London Stage: Individual Time Trial 18 Sep 2011<br />
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<tr><td>1</td><td>Alex Dowsett</td><td>Sky ProCycling</td></tr>
<tr><td>2</td><td>Lars Boom</td><td>Rabobank</td></tr>
<tr><td>3</td><td>Lieuwe Westra</td><td>Vacansoleil - DCM</td></tr>
<tr class="resultsheading"><th colspan="3">Overall</th></tr>
<tr><td>1</td><td>Lars Boom</td><td>Rabobank</td></tr>
<tr><td>2</td><td>Stephen Cummings</td><td>Sky ProCycling</td></tr>
<tr><td>3</td><td>Jan Barta</td><td>Team NetApp</td></tr>
<tr class="resultsheading"><th colspan="3">Points</th></tr>
<tr><td>1</td><td>Lars Boom</td><td>Rabobank</td></tr>
<tr><td>2</td><td>Geraint Thomas</td><td>Sky ProCycling</td></tr>
<tr><td>3</td><td>Mark Cavendish</td><td>HTC Highroad</td></tr>
<tr class="resultsheading"><th colspan="3">Mountains</th></tr>
<tr><td>1</td><td>Jonathan Tiernan Locke</td><td>Rapha Condor - Sharp</td></tr>
<tr><td>2</td><td>Russell Hampton</td><td>Sigma Sport-Specialized</td></tr>
<tr><td>3</td><td>Stephen Cummings</td><td>Sky ProCycling</td></tr>
<tr class="resultsheading"><th colspan="3">Sprints</th></tr>
<tr><td>1</td><td>Pieter Ghyllebert</td><td>An Post - Sean Kelly</td></tr>
<tr><td>2</td><td>Gediminas Bagdonas</td><td>An Post - Sean Kelly</td></tr>
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<b>The Tour of Britain 2011<br />
Stage 8b Summary</b><br />
The TfL London Stage: Circuit Race 18 Sep 2011<br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">** Indicates Under 23 riders</span></div>
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<tr><td>1</td><td>Mark Cavendish</td><td>HTC Highroad</td></tr>
<tr><td>2</td><td>Mark Renshaw</td><td>HTC Highroad</td></tr>
<tr><td>3</td><td>Robert Förster</td><td>UnitedHealthcare</td></tr>
<tr class="resultsheading"><th colspan="3">Overall</th></tr>
<tr><td>1</td><td>Lars Boom</td><td>Rabobank</td></tr>
<tr><td>2</td><td>Stephen Cummings</td><td>Sky ProCycling</td></tr>
<tr><td>3</td><td>Jan Barta</td><td>Team NetApp</td></tr>
<tr class="resultsheading"><th colspan="3">Points</th></tr>
<tr><td>1</td><td>Geraint Thomas</td><td>Sky ProCycling</td></tr>
<tr><td>2</td><td>Mark Cavendish</td><td>HTC Highroad</td></tr>
<tr><td>3</td><td>Lars Boom</td><td>Rabobank</td></tr>
<tr class="resultsheading"><th colspan="3">Mountains</th></tr>
<tr><td>1</td><td>Jonathan Tiernan Locke</td><td>Rapha Condor - Sharp</td></tr>
<tr><td>2</td><td>Russell Hampton</td><td>Sigma Sport-Specialized</td></tr>
<tr><td>3</td><td>Stephen Cummings</td><td>Sky ProCycling</td></tr>
<tr class="resultsheading"><th colspan="3">Sprints</th></tr>
<tr><td>1</td><td>Pieter Ghyllebert</td><td>An Post - Sean Kelly</td></tr>
<tr><td>2</td><td>Gediminas Bagdonas</td><td>An Post - Sean Kelly</td></tr>
<tr><td>3</td><td>Ronan McLaughlin</td><td>An Post - Sean Kelly</td></tr>
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We got to the official start in St.James Park and got a free Gatorade drink each and our free SkyRide bibs.<br />
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We then rode through St James Park crossing the lake.<br />
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Then we cycled round past Buckingham Palace before down the Mall and onto Horseguards Parade and then onto The embankment.<br />
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We continued cycling along, with people towing dogs in trailers, gentleman on a penny farthing,People towing PA systems blasting out music and being overtaken by Scooby Doo on his bike. We stopped off at the top of the hill by The Tower Of London for some chips (however said cheap as chips hasn't been to London, £2.70 for a small potion of Chips!!).... I left my waterproof trousers behind here which we were using to sit on, as a mad drunken tramps came along shouting and swearing "I'm form fucking Manchester and the rest was inaudible) so after getting George back on the bike we shot off down to Tower Bridge and into St Katherine Docks before heading back to Liverpool St Station where we had McDonalds before heading back home.<br />
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<span id="goog_1937140803"></span><span id="goog_1937140804"></span>Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-55065285028555791102011-08-20T21:21:00.000+01:002012-04-15T15:08:31.082+01:00Bike ride to Hever Castle,Kent 20th August 2011I woke up this morning with a bike ride in mind.I was still umming and aahing where to ride to (either Kent or Cambridge), when I got the bike out. I got on the bike and started to ride to Romford. That sorted that then Kent it was. Now will it be <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hever_Castle">Hever Castle</a> or Leeds Castle??. Well you can guess by the name of this post what it was. I rode through Romford,Rainham and up to the QEII Bridge at Dartford. I hate this part of the ride every time I go to Kent,Industrial ,bleak, Smelly full of fumes and of course high speed roads with crap drivers.<br />
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I called across for the patrol to take me across the bridge.Whilst waiting two other cyclists pulled up who were crossing and then riding along the Thames into London. After a very long wait the car arrived to take us over.<br />
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I rode through Stone hoping to avoid the ride past Bluewater. However this route takes you up a steepish and down the other side to Swanscombe and you still have to ride past Bluewater Grrr... This area was designed with one thing in mind CARS!!... trying to ride up to cross over the A2 towards Bean, you're on a dual carriageway with cars cutting in front of you to take the slip road to the A2, up a steep hill that I was struggling with. I was a little scared to say the least. Anyway I made my way through Bean into Betsham and straight away I was on the gps on my phone to see where I was. I made my way to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longfield">Longfield</a> where I passed the first of many <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oast_house">Oast houses</a> converted into homes.<br />
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Continued to Longfield whilst constantly consulting the GPS. I stopped by a beautiful pub which wasn't open which was a shame. Still I had a long way to go, too early for beer.<br />
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Past a lot of rolling Farmland, which was the flavour of the day Hills and more HILLS!!!<br />
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I made my way into <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meopham">Meopham</a> where I stopped off in a <a href="http://www.meophamvalleyvineyard.co.uk/">vineyard</a> that was advertising free tastings. Some posh owner came out and there was no way he was gonna offer me the free tastings. Maybe he could tell I was more of a lager lout that wine expert. Might have something to do with my rolled up trousers and sweating profusely . He said why do you do it,referring to the cycling.He said it don't look like its doing you any good lol. I left with no free tastings :(.<br />
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I rode on through Culverstone Green and and through Vigo Village on the A227.Crossed over the M20 and onto Wrotham and into Borough Green where I joined the A25. Another fast road full of steep hills. I had entered the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_Downs">Kent Down Area of Natural Beauty.</a> Don't know where they're called the Kent Downs seemed full of Ups to me!! Went through a delightful village of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ightham">Ightham</a> on to my way to Seal.<br />
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More hills on the A25, I was seriously tired now and one beat me and had to walk a little way up.I saw two red arrows fly over. ( I later heard on the news , one crashed at the Bournemouth air show Sad ).<br />
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I cycled past the Sevenoaks wildfowl reserve and into Sevenoaks. I'd passed the area of Riverhead where I wanted to make my way down and ended up in the town centre. At this point I was seriously tired,lost and annoyed at missing the junction I needed. I was close to giving up and getting the train home. But the thought of failure got the better of me and I asked an old lady for directions, who said you're still miles away and if I was still feeling energetic I was to continue through the town turn right before the Oak Hotel to head towards <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ide_Hill">Ide Hill</a>. I wasn't feeling energetic however I thanked her and made my way long the High Street of Sevenoaks.<br />
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I made my way to Ide Hill up yet more hills towards Four Elms, I was ready to give in, thinking why didn't I just go home in Sevenoaks. A few hills beat me again that I walked the bike up.<br />
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I made my way into Four Elms where I stopped for a quick break by a pond.<br />
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I then rode onto <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edenbridge,_Kent">Edenbridge</a> and into <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hever,_Kent">Hever </a>and up a long never ending road to Hever Castle. I thought the road would never end.<br />
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I got the train to London Bridge, rode from London Bridge Station to Liverpool Street Station through the rain and the train home to Romford. 53 miles for the day, not a big mileage but a day full of hills that really made it a hell of a day. Top speed of 35 mph (downhill) couldn't have gone faster but that was quicker enough. The breaks were on, I thought if I come off at this speed its gonna hurt.<br />
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<span id="goog_1171287930"></span><span id="goog_1171287931"></span>Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-92067000298452681552011-07-30T22:45:00.000+01:002012-04-15T15:10:27.273+01:00Bike ride out to Rochester and Chatham via Upnor 30th July 2011<u><i><b>Firsty please feel free to click on the links that'll take you to more info and websites.</b></i></u><br />
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I set out early this morning to meet Richard at <a href="http://www.thurrock.gov.uk/travel/transport/content.php?page=ferry_services">Tilbury Ferry</a>. I cycled via Romford,Rainham,Grays and onto Tilbury. I met up with Richard and boarded the Tilbury to Gravesend ferry after paying for our £3 return ticket." A coach full of pensioners crossing the water to board T<a href="http://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/site/things-to-do/activities/boat-trips/m-v-princess-pocahontas-p43673">he Princess Pocahontas boat</a> accompanied us,never seen the ferry so full.<br />
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Once off the ferry we picked up signs for the <a href="http://www.sustrans.org.uk/what-we-do/national-cycle-network/route-numbering-system/route-1">NCN 1 route</a>, we followed this out of Gravesend, a good section of this route wasn't at all suitable for road bikes.<br />
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I was talking to Richard as we cycled past fields of Wheat, hops and apples, that I wanted to see <a href="http://www.visitmedway.org/site/attractions/upnor-castle-p44673">Upnor Castle </a>if we could find it. And as by Magic we stumbled onto <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upnor">Upper Upnor</a> a lovely village full of friendly people.Upnor castle is a preserved monument, part of the river defences from the sixteenth century.<br />
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Across the water from Upnor we could see Chatham. We left Upnor and headed back along the NCN1, lost it for a while before back tracking and getting onto the <a href="http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/countryside_and_coast/walking/saxon_shore_way.aspx">Saxon Shoreway</a>. We were in Rochester shortly afterwards.<br />
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We locked the bikes up in the high street, Something I was not comfortable with, but looked far safer than the tourist information's facility hidden away behind a fence and bins. We then had a look around <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Poor_Travellers_House">The six poor travellers house. </a><b>Six Poor Travellers House</b> is a 16th-century charity house in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester,_Kent" title="Rochester, Kent">Rochester, Kent</a>, founded by the local <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Member_of_Parliament" title="Member of Parliament">MP</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Watts" title="Richard Watts">Richard Watts</a> to provide free lodgings for poor travellers. Watts left money in his will for the benefit of six poor travellers, each of whom, according to a plaque on the outside of the building, would be given lodging and "entertainment" for one night before being sent on his way with fourpence.<br />
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We next made our way along the various curiosity shops down to the <a href="http://www.visitmedway.org/site/attractions/guildhall-museum-p358301">Guildhall Museum</a> showing life on board a ship back in the 17th century and life during Victorian age and the life of Charles Dickens. <br />
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We then left for Chatham and down to the <a href="http://www.thedockyard.co.uk/">Historic Dockyard. </a><br />
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We then headed back into Rochester and to the Golden Lion for a pint and Burger which I managed to get for £3.99 instaed of £4.99 which it should have been, whilst ordering I was accosted by a Millwall fan!!He grabbed hold of my hand and said "Can't wait for the two games against you this season" then said"You've met the pikey, and Ive got 30,000 more to bring down to Upton Park" I said" Eh yeah I'm going back to my seat" lol....that's what you get for wearing a Hammers shirt south of the water :)<br />
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We left for Tilbury along the same route we came in, we got so far along the NCN1 and I was sure there was another way that wasn't as bad a surface for my road bike....WRONG!! we ended up on the waters edge of the Thames by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shornemead_Fort">Shornemead fort</a> after crossing Shorne marshes and passing a Ministry of defence Live firing range sign No Entry. I ended up off roading on a road bike, not a good idea. We eventually ended up in Gravesend and got the ferry back to Tilbury and I got then got the train back to Romford. 51 miles for the day :)<br />
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Anyway along the C3 past Beckton,Canning Town and then lost it past <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canary_Wharf">Canary Wharf</a> no signs saying where to follow the route.I rode along Aspen way by passed the Limehouse link tunnel and popped back up on The highway which I followed up to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Katherine%27s_Dock">St Katherines Dock</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_Bridge">Tower Bridge</a>.<br />
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This <a href="http://www.dickensinn.co.uk/">Pub</a> was over flowing, was tempted for a drink myself but didn't want to leave the bike and probably way too pricey round these parts anyway lol.<br />
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And the out of the dock to Tower Bridge;<br />
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Then further along to where the kids hang out skateboarding and BMX ing... my camera on the phone wasn't fast enough to catch them in action.<br />
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Then up to the London eye and the views across to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster">Westminster</a>;<br />
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And back down the river looking towards <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Paul%27s_Cathedral">St Pauls Catherdral;</a><br />
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Onto Westminster Bridge where I got myself a pot of sugar coated peanuts at Local price and not Tourist prices:)...however the eastern European seller was very interested in how much my bike cost saying it looks expensive !!<br />
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I then cycled back along the embankment,Whitechapel,Bow etc to Stratford where I got the train back to Romford. 28 miles for the dayChris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-73868706284906988942011-06-03T09:59:00.000+01:002012-04-15T15:12:19.724+01:00Romford to Brighton Ride 2nd June 2011I left Home at 0510 hours to cycle my way to Brighton. I made my way through Chadwell Heath,Dagenham and onto the cycle route and cycle superhighway alongside the A13 until Beckton and made my way down to the Woolwich Ferry. Once at the Ferry I had to wait about 10 minutes as the ferry doesn't start until 6am.<br />
Once off the ferry I made my way up the Grand Depot Road(A205), This may become sketchy as I really don't know where I am in the maze of SOUTH London lol. Anyway up the A205 crossed Shooters Hill under the A2,up as far as Catford where I turned onto the A21, along as far as The Croydon Rd (A232) ,Any further on the A21 and I'd be heading towards Hastings! Still playing this by ear, I followed the A232 to Shirley and onto Croydon. What's with the trams in Croydon?? They take up whole stretches of road that nothing else can use, I was afraid when crossing the tracks the bike wheels would get stuck in the grooves!!<br />
Anyway got on the A23 to Brighton from Croydon which took me through Coulsdon,Reigate and Banstead,Redhill Horley and then past Gatwick Airport.<br />
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I continued on the A23 through Crawley, The A23 then became more like a motorway wirh three lanes and I needed to get off. I came off at Handcross through Cuckfield where I saw a sign for Turners Hill in the opposite direction. That's one big hill from the BHF London to Brighton bike ride I've missed out :).<br />
I got onto the NCN route 20 that follows the A23 and went through a few pretty villages Sayers Common was nice.<br />
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Further along the NCN 20 I saw Ditchling beacon to my left ( The monster from the BHF L2B ride);<br />
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and to my right the huge Devils Dyke,<br />
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The NCN 20 seems to go through the two missing out 2 huge hills, I wanted another go at the beacon, but after 60 miles at this point I was knackered anyway lol.<br />
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I eventually was on the home straight into Brighton, that was heaving with traffic with queues miles long trying to get in. Negotiating through this was a nightmare, eventually I made to the beach after 6 hours and 20 minutes of cycling, where I had a small lie down by the pier followed by chips and and a drink :) before a grand tour of Brighton trying to find the train station and the journey home.<br />
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75 miles to Brighton and a total of 80 miles for the day and a total ascent of 3105 ft for those of you that think I did no hills because I missed the Beacon and Devils Dyke.Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-65151486925228695952011-02-09T07:56:00.000+00:002012-04-15T15:13:02.985+01:00Short Trip to Greenwich 8th February 2011As the weather has finally approved after months of snow,rain and winds, today the sun was shining and the wind dropped. I thought I'd get a short bike ride (26 miles) in to Greenwich before work I set off from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romford">Romford</a> via <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dagenham">Dagenham</a>,Barking onto the new cycle highway from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barking">Barking</a> as far as<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beckton"> Beckton</a> where I made my way down to the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woolwich_Ferry">Woolwich ferry</a> to cross the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Thames">Thames</a>.<br />
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I then made my way along through <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woolwich">Woolwich</a>,<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlton">Charlton</a> under the A102 and onto <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwich">Greenwich</a>.Where I had a very quick look around the <a href="http://www.nmm.ac.uk/">National Maritime Museum. </a><br />
Sorry about the photos, poor camera on my mobile phone and direct sunlight :(.<br />
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The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Britain_III">miss Britain III powerboat.</a><br />
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The <a href="http://www.nmm.ac.uk/explore/sea-and-ships/facts/faqs/ships-and-vessels/history-of-prince-fredericks-barge">Prince Frederick Barge</a>.<br />
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After a whistle stop tour of the museum , due to lack of time and needing to get to work on time, I rushed up the hill ( a very steep hill) in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwich_Park">Greenwich park</a> to the<a href="http://www.nmm.ac.uk/places/royal-observatory/"> Greenwich Observatory</a>. Here there are fantastic views across London.<br />
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I made my back back along the same route as far as Barking and into work :( <br />
(felt a little tired, lack of cycling through the winter other than the daily commute to work )<br />
Will have to come back with the kids some day :)Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-29910492328139142822010-09-19T18:48:00.000+01:002012-04-15T15:14:14.683+01:00Ride to Final Stage of Tour Of Britain TFL Stage- The Docklands Newham 18th September 2010<div class="deleteBody">
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Unbelievable day out, free too lol..........These riders were reaching speeds of up to 30mph and did 7 laps of 12km per lap. Team HTC Columbia celebrated winning in style as Andre Griepel took third stage win of the tour while Michael Albasini sealed the yellow jersey with an overall victory.</span></div>
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<tr><td>1</td><td>Andre Greipel</td><td>Team HTC-Columbia</td></tr>
<tr><td>2</td><td>Lucas Sebastien Haedo</td><td>Team Saxo Bank</td></tr>
<tr><td>3</td><td>Roger Hammond</td><td>Cervelo Test Team</td></tr>
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<tr><td>1</td><td>Michael Albasini</td><td>Team HTC-Columbia</td></tr>
<tr><td>2</td><td>Borut Bozic</td><td>Vacansoleil Pro Cycling</td></tr>
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<tr><td>2</td><td>Borut Bozic</td><td>Vacansoleil Pro Cycling</td></tr>
<tr><td>3</td><td>Koen De Kort</td><td>Skil-Shimano</td></tr>
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<tr><td>1</td><td>Johnny Hoogerland</td><td>Vacansoleil Pro Cycling</td></tr>
<tr><td>2</td><td>Richie Porte</td><td>Team Saxo Bank</td></tr>
<tr><td>3</td><td>Wout Poels</td><td>Vacansoleil Pro Cycling</td></tr>
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<tr><td>1</td><td>Michael Golas</td><td>Vacansoleil Pro Cycling</td></tr>
<tr><td>2</td><td>Richie Porte</td><td>Team Saxo Bank</td></tr>
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The big day arrived the 18th July 2010!!! I got up around 0545 hours and rushed around and cycled to Romford Rail Station for just before 0700 hours and bought a £3 single ticket to Stratford. I waited on the Platform and the train pulled into Romford and I got on the carriage where I met up with my Uncle Eddie and his friend Shaun.<br />
About twenty minutes odd later we pulled into Stratford Rail Station, and then cycled a few miles to Victoria Park, Hackney,London. After a quick comfort break we crossed the start line at 0750 hours for the 59 mile ride to Southend on sea.<br />
We set off passing through Hackney and couldn't wait to get out of London and its traffic and numerous sets of traffic lights and bad drivers( including those on their mobiles paying no attention to where they were going ,let alone realise they was thousands of cyclists coming their way!) .<br />
Before long we passed into Chigwell and began to leave London behind, However this was the first hill to climb out of the London basin. We climbed a fair way up to the Maypole Public House which was the first official stop on the ride, however we didn't bother to stop here and instead we continued through <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambourne">Lambourne End </a>and onto the next official stop in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stapleford_Abbotts">Stapleford Abbott's</a>, for another comfort break, some bananas and cereal bars. I took the opportunity to refill my water bottle and we set off again down the road and turnt into Tysea Hill and onto <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navestock">Navestock side</a> onto the Ongar Road and turnt right into Blackmore Road.<br />
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We rode on through various roads, until we came across <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountnessing">Mountnessing</a> and its windmill, Myself and Eddie planned to stop here but Shawn was a fair way ahead and had already passed the stop! So we continued further until we reached <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanningfield_Reservoir">Hanningfield Reservoir</a> another of the official stops. We had some more bananas and a energy bar. I had a comfort break and bought some Mars bars in the visitor centre( lovely place will have to come back for a visit!). This was just over the half way mark and we were already making good time.<br />
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we then set off again and headed toward <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hullbridge">HullBridge</a> ,I began to get serious cramps now on some hills and my legs were losing energy (think I may have to invest in some sort of drink that restores salts and minerals etc next time) then we passed through <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochford">Rochford</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canewdon">Canewdon </a>before skirting pass Southend Airport and onto Southend where we rolled into Priory Park and the Finish line. I had to wait for a while to cross the line as Mel and the kids hadn't arrived yet!. I finished far quicker than I thought and made it in 4 hours 10 minutes and a average speed of 15mph!. I was impressed with that. Once the family had arrived I crossed the line to receive my medal and certificate and applause from the large crowd.<br />
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I treated myself to Jacket potato and baked beans and then was met by mate Dan and his Dad Tim , who kindly treated me to pints of lovely beer and ice cream :)..... thanks!<br />
My Uncle and his friend made their way home, whilst my family,my friends and I went onto Southend Seafront and spent time in Adventure Island before having Fish and Chips on the seafront be fore the train journey home. A total of 69 miles for the day and a sense of achievement and an amazing time.<br />
Thanks to everyone and my riding buddies Eddie and Shaun!Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-82916630892577596212010-05-25T16:21:00.000+01:002012-04-15T15:15:58.338+01:00Short trip from Romford to ChelmsfordOn 25th May 2010 I left sunny Romford for a short ride with no destination in mind. I rode through Collier row up Upper Bedfords Road and turned left into Wrightsbridge road and cycled up into South Weald, where I stopped by the <a href="http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/23767">St Peters of South Weald Church</a>.<br />
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From here I continued up the road and turned into Honeypot Lane and then onto London Rd A1023 and onto <a href="http://www.brentwoodhighstreet.co.uk/index.php?cid=7">Brentwood High Street</a>. The High Street has been cobbled and obviously cyclist aren't welcome here, how are we expected to cycle on that!!<br />
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From here I ran on through into <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingatestone">Ingatestone</a> and still following the Roman road I stopped in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaretting">Margaretting</a> for a couple of pictures.<br />
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From here I rode under the A12 and up the Three Mile Hill and onto London Road. I made my way into <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelmsford">Chelmsford</a>, where I made the decision based on time I would stop off in Chelmsford have a look around the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelmsford_Cathedral">Cathedral </a>and catch a train back to Romford. Maldon will have to wait for another day. 25 miles in total for the day and took about 1 hour 30 mins to get to Chelmsford.<br />
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I then continued my ride , cycling under the M25 onto London Road and
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I continued my ride along the lane towards Stapleford Common.Passed fields of Rape and by the looks of it Cabbages.</div>
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As you could see heading out the weather wasn't too great and on top of the hills I had a headwind the whole way. I arrived at Tawney Common and stopped for a couple of pics by the pond before having a <a href="http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/13295/40385">Saracen IPA</a> made by The White Horse Brewery in <a href="http://www.themoletrap.co.uk/Site/Welcome.html">The Moletrap</a> public house. I haven't been here in years and was pleased to see it was still open after all these years and now has a inside toilet lol. During my drink I had a call from my sons school saying he needed picking up as he wasn't feeling well. So I had to cut short my trip and rush back the way I came which thankfully was a little easier due to more downhill stretches and the wind now on my back.Was held up briefly by two pheasants that decided they wanted to wander across the road at their leisure.<br />
All and all a nice ride of about 20 miles , average speed was 12 mph and highest speed of 30.4 mph.<br />
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</div>Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-3167111019076598172010-05-02T21:15:00.001+01:002010-05-02T21:15:24.853+01:003 peaks 4 Jack Brown<a href= 'http://www.justgiving.com/3peaks4jackbrown' alt='JustGiving - Sponsor me!' target='_blank'> <img src='http://www.justgiving.com/design/1/images/badges/justgiving_badge10.gif' width='270' height='50'> </a>Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210326029438292297.post-49707855080180809942010-04-30T08:34:00.000+01:002012-04-15T15:17:44.966+01:00London to Southend Charity Bike Ride for British Heart Foundation 18th July 2010I've now signed up for the 59 mile <a href="http://www.bike-events.com/Ride.aspx?id=236">London to Southend Charity Bike Ride</a> for British Heart Foundation on the 18th July 2010.Please follow the link on this site to donate or go to my <a href="http://www.justgiving.com/Christopher-Mathieson">just giving page.</a><br />
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Its starts at Victoria Park Hackney, going through Chigwell, Brentwood ,near Hanningfield Reservoir and then down to Priory Park Southend where it ends.<br />
I will add a post on here when its completed. I am also agreed to do the <a href="http://users.tinyonline.co.uk/richieev/tp/24.htm">three peaks challenge</a>, which involves climbing Ben Nevis, Scarfell Pyke and Snowdon in 24 hrs in aid of the <a href="http://www.jackbrownappeal.org/">Jack Brown Charity</a>. I will Post a link to a just giving page when I have one. Thank you.Chris Mathiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985358982983906391noreply@blogger.com0