Cycling London to Southend

[Yorkshire Blue]

Has anyone on here done this?

Its less than 40 miles, so in theory I should be able to cycle it in about 2 hours.

Any suggested routes? The A13 and A127 aren't particularly appealing as cycle routes.

 

[Mr Plow]

You could maybe follow the route taken by these guys -->

http://www.bike-events.com/Ride.aspx?id=136

It's a little longer at nearly 60 miles as you'd be going through villages and not a straight route.

 

[MrB]

I've done that before, very hilly!

I'd either go through the minor roads that run between the 127 and 13 or go through Brentwood, Billericay, Wickford etc.

 

[Interpol Shrimper]

Matt are you doing this on a road-bike or an ATB?

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Matt are you doing this on a road-bike or an ATB?

ATB, although I'll have to sort my brakes out first!

 

[Interpol Shrimper]

ATB, although I'll have to sort my brakes out first!

Maybe check out the Sustrans website then and see if they have anything on a London to Southend route or how it ties into the National Cycling Network.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Maybe check out the Sustrans website then and see if they have anything on a London to Southend route or how it ties into the National Cycling Network.

Had a quick look at Sustans earlier and there didn't seem to be any useful cycle routes on it for this part of the world. Also had a look at a road atlas and there seem to be a few B-roads that I can switch between, might make it fun navigating though. With places with names like Westley Heights and Horndon on the Hill I can see where MrB is coming from.

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

with names like Westley Heights

Named after Shane, I presume...

:p

 

[DTS]

Have you though about cycling down the train traks mate?

Its a fairly straight route and the path is well trodden. Should be a breeze.

Hope this helps.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Have you though about cycling down the train traks mate?

Its a fairly straight route and the path is well trodden. Should be a breeze.

Hope this helps.

Good call, I might even be able to grab hold of a passing train and hitch a ride.

 

[Ricey]

I recon we should do a cycle in conjuction with the Shrimpers Trust from Southend to an away game or something to raise money for the youth team :D

Just an idea?

 

[Interpol Shrimper]

I recon we should do a cycle in conjuction with the Shrimpers Trust from Southend to an away game or something to raise money for the youth team :D

Just an idea?

I'm set to do a sponsored ride from Celtic Park to the new stadium around the time it opens (over the course of a week).

Wasn't going to donate to the Trust though, I have to admit!

 

[DTS]

I recon we should do a cycle in conjuction with the Shrimpers Trust from Southend to an away game or something to raise money for the youth team :D

Just an idea?

Carlisle or Hartlepool would be a good laugh?