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summer hols nr exmoor. What's it like for riding? and any decent hire bike places (lightweight full-sus)
Only for a day ride


 
Posted : 09/07/2009 1:47 pm
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It's good. I've been riding in the Minehead/Dunkery areas recently and really enjoyed it. Wait until Oldfart and Snaps turn up as they know it very well.


 
Posted : 09/07/2009 2:02 pm
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riding is ace. dunno bout bike hire. try some local shops?
off there tomoroo. woo hoo.


 
Posted : 09/07/2009 2:03 pm
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Where are you staying? there's loads of all weather good routes mainly on the north east moor above Minehead/Dunster area - the only place I know that hires decent bikes in the area is http://www.pompyscycles.co.uk/aboutus.htm


 
Posted : 09/07/2009 2:11 pm
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we're staying in Timberscombe nr Dunster?
looking into hiring from
[url= http://www.exmoormtbexperiences.co.uk/ ]
Just didn't want anything too heavy as I'm already packing enough belly.
Ta


 
Posted : 09/07/2009 2:21 pm
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when u there grueller?

we're in timberscombe for a week from tomorrow!


 
Posted : 09/07/2009 2:29 pm
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You're spoiled for choice riding from there!
Croydon woods has a waymarked cycle route although only about 5 miles it has a tough climb & can easily be extended the other side of the A396 up Grabbist, Knowle & the ridge with some hairy decents into Wootton courtenay!


 
Posted : 09/07/2009 2:42 pm
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mid august, tomthumb.
Looking forward to it


 
Posted : 09/07/2009 3:19 pm
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agree with snaps - grabbist hill has some quality trails - tip i discernerd from riding there in exmoor recently- look at an OS - BWs are generally ace to ride - Byways are generally rocky and gnarly a la the peak district... some superb riding all over there - dont overlook a trip to the quantocks or the mendips either

paul


 
Posted : 09/07/2009 3:26 pm
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You could do the Old Fart Safari route that we did a few weeks back if you want a big day out.


 
Posted : 09/07/2009 3:31 pm
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any pointers welcome. If I can hire a bike I have leisure vouchers from the wife, result.
Just the body that may be unwilling!


 
Posted : 09/07/2009 4:00 pm
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you interested in a few gpx routes? can mail later.


 
Posted : 09/07/2009 4:41 pm
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ooh that might be a bit techy for me. I fumble with digital watches let alone GPS units. Just general areas on a map will do me.
Ta


 
Posted : 09/07/2009 4:51 pm