https://youtu.be/SGrtzLIuPuo Today I rode another of the Lost Lanes relaxed rides. The ride was in Kent and started at Gravesend, going out to the London Stone at Allhallows-on-Sea and then back to Strood station. The aim was to ride to the London Stone, which has as its twin the Crow Stone in Chalkwell. These mark … Continue reading Lost Lanes 6 – Lonliest Landscape
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Lost Lanes 5 Crab and Winkles
https://youtu.be/XhWDYpeeq4M Crab & Winkle is one of Jack Thurston's Lost Lanes rides through East Kent, combining cycling history, coast and countryside in a wonderfully varied loop from Canterbury. Following the old Crab and Winkle railway towards Whitstable, the route then hugs the coast through Herne Bay to the ruined towers at Reculver before turning inland … Continue reading Lost Lanes 5 Crab and Winkles
Lost Lanes #25 The Joy of Essex
https://youtu.be/Wsgh8QEMsFI Today’s route is in the northeast of Essex. The day’s themes are picturesque villages, windmills and quiet lanes lined with rare wildflowers. It is a 38 mile (62km) circular route with a total ascent of 243 meters. It is mainly along country lanes, although there are some short sections of B roads. Komoot: http://www.komoot.com/collection/1302724/-lost-lanes-rides
Lost lanes # 23 empty Essex
https://youtu.be/XV_A7VDwR1I Another great ride from Jack Thurston's Lost Lanes book.
Lost Lanes #24 The Oyster Run
https://youtu.be/Ne54QsLJBno Lost Lanes is a series of books with guides to what the author, Jack Thurston, says are the most beautiful bike rides in Britain. I have been meaning to try these out and as it was such a beautiful day today it seemed only right to give one a try. This is a video … Continue reading Lost Lanes #24 The Oyster Run