The Lady and I are looking at getting into this bicycle malarkey and before stumping up for some bikes, I'm after some suggestions of places you can hire some for the day with a relaxing(ish) route nearby, picnic spots or nice pubs are a must. Preferably more rural than urban. Cheers! x
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Bicycle Hire
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banjo
GOSBTS
Hi you could try a ride along the Downs link way which runs along the river adur and up along the old Shoreham to Guilford railway easy ride. You don't have to do the whole of it and some nice pubs along the way. I think there are a couple of bike hire places in Shoreham.
http://www.cranleighrailway.info/acrobat/downs_link_route_guide.pdf
http://www.cranleighrailway.info/acrobat/downs_link_route_guide.pdf
Agreed, Pub in West Grinstead which runs alongside the downs link. About half way through if you're planning to do the whole route at once.
banjo
GOSBTS
Done the whole ride about 5 years ago all the way back to Worthing. The worst part was riding against the wind along the cycle path from Shoreham to Worthing the rest was pretty easy. Didn't get to stop but remember a few pubs along the way.
banjo
GOSBTS
Blimey. I'd like to point out that neither of us have been on a bicycle for many years!
Shoreham to Bramber looks good...
Some nice pubs in Bramber.
hitony
Administrator
The Taff trail is awesome and exactly what you want http://www.tafftrail.org.uk/
Sadly it would be a bit of a bike ride for you to get there I fear.........
Sadly it would be a bit of a bike ride for you to get there I fear.........
Cantona's Flying Dropkick
vidi vici veni
Hassocks & surrounding areas - http://www.hassockscommunitycyclehire.com/ - with suggested routes
Don't know where you're based but there's a bike hire place beneath Brighton station
http://www.brightoncyclehire.com/
there's one on the seafront too
http://www.brightoncyclehire.com/
there's one on the seafront too
dougdeep
New member
For bike hire and a nice flat area nowhere beats the Seven Sisters Country Park. Beautiful scenery too. On the bend just after you cross the river heading towards Eastbourne on the A259.
http://www.sevensisters.org.uk/
http://www.sevensisters.org.uk/
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Albumen
Don't wait for me!
If you enjoy the ride you should buy your bikes from GWhizz, round the corner from the Iron Duke pub. He sells 2nd hand bikes and he's the best bike technician in B&H.
theboybilly
Well-known member
I love the DownsLink trail and often ride back to Shoreham from Christ's Hospital railway station. For beginners even this gentle flat route will be enough of a slog if you tackle it too early. You need to build up gently. I'd suggest hiring a couple of hybrid bikes in Brighton and then head along the cycle route towards Worthing until you've had enough.Just a few miles will do. Then you can take your pick of the many watering holes and eateries to relax before your return and you won't be far from the railway to get you back if you've really had enough. Overdoing it will almost certainly put you off going out again. In this weather I would suggest good 'wicking' clothing to keep you comfortable. Cycling's meant to be fun not a chore.