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Nov 9, 2010 Beach, Cycling, England, One day outing, Travel, UK
When I landed in England last year February, one of the things I wanted to do was to either buy a bike (cycle) or go on a ride on a rented bike. During my first visit to Swindon, I had almost decided on buying one. But had to be content with just visits to the bike shop – reason being duration of my stay was less than 3 months.
Luck was with me and there I was back in London after two months. I didn’t want to miss the opportunity this time. Instead of buying a bike I decided to visit a place where I could rent one to roam around. Few rounds of searching on the web, I decided to visit Seven Sisters Country Park situated in the South Downs National Park .
The day started early on a Saturday. After enjoying the England’s rural landscape through the windows of the trains (London to Seaford via Lewes) and then a short journey by bus to the Park Centre. The day was cold and overcast. We hired bikes for half day and started our exploration. First visit was to the beach – cycling was fun in the cold with the cliffs on the left side and river Cuckmere to our right.
Seven Sisters gets the name from the seven brows of the cliffs made of chalk. The cliffs are receding at about 30-40cm each year on average. The process is intermittent with major falls occurring after heavy rain or rough seas, often two of three times per year. (source)
After spending some time on the beach and savoring the majestic view of Seven sisters, it was time for cycling through woods in Friston Forest. The biking path was clearly demarcated through the woods. After biking in the open on the valley floor, it was a different experience to pedal with green covered all around.
Post lunch it was a long walk to Cuckmere Haven which is on the other side of river Cuckmere. On the way back home, tired legs won hands down against the eyes to savor the English rural landscape. And it was a much needed rest during the return journey. :)
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Wayanad Beckons
Apr 9, 2010 Cycling, Kerala, Wayanad, Weekend Getaway
Last time I visited Wayanad was in December 2006. It was a 3 day errand around Kalpetta, the district head quarters Wayanad. First two days were spent in visiting the lakes, dams and also safaris at Muthanga wildlife sanctuary & Tholpetty wildlife sanctuary, reserving the last day for trekking up Chembra peak.
Now after three and half years, I am visiting Wayanad this weekend. A two day visit – cycling around the tea estates, passing by the Chembra peak and visit to Meenmutty & Suchipara falls.
Read about the event organised by “Cycling and More” – here
More on the ride once I’m back.
New set of wheels: Merida MTA 510A
Jan 27, 2010 Cycling
After a lot of delays, here it is, a new set of wheels in the garage. I’ve all the reasons to be not guilty of contributing more to the pollution as the new vehicle is a Merida MTA 510A.
Specifications:
Speeds: 27
Size: 17″
Color: Red
Frame: Advance Alloy Frame With Discbrake Mount
Fork: Rst Gila-Tnl L/O Suspension Fork With Discbrake Mount
Brakes: Alloy V-Brake
Chainwheel: Truvantiv
Derailleurs F/R: Shimano Deore 27 Speed
Chain: Shimano
Hubs: Alloy Shimano With Quick Release
Headset: Fsa
Hubs F/R: Alloy Qr/Shimano Rm30-8
Rims: Alloy Double Layer Alex Rim With Cnc
Shifter: Shimano Deore
A wonderful gift from my sister on a special day :)
Photo courtesy: Merida India
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