Roads & Trails of Epping Forest
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An entertaing 20 mile ride for Bank Holiday Monday- starting from Stratford taking in the sights of the Olympic Park before heading towards Leytonstone and onto the paths and trails of delightful Wanstead Flats then to the fire tracks and gentle hills of historic Epping Forest. After traversing the forest from south to north, we head over to Upshire and finish the ride at Cheshunt where you can catch a train back to London Liverpool St or Stratford.
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What to bring
Bike: a mountain bike or hybrid (no road bikes)
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one
Clothing: lightweight and layered, shorts are great even in rain as they allow free movement of your legs. Avoid jeans, which are uncomfortable when wet, and baggy tracksuit bottoms, which can snag in the chain. Colourful and/or reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users
Footwear: grippy soles if your bike has standard pedals
Gloves: cycle gloves help avoid blisters, and are good in the cold
Punctures: spare inner tube, bike tyre pump and tyre levers
Tools: any special tools that your bike needs
Small snacks: such as chocolate or energy bars
Plenty of water: in bottle/s on your bike or in a daysack/bladder
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Eye protection: avoid getting grit or insects in your eyes; sunglasses are OK if they are not made of glass and not too shaded
Sun cream: take care, even on overcast days
Bike lights: be seen and safe
Storage: small day-sack or a bag on your bike
Mobile Phone: keep it in a waterproof bag for use in emergencies
Food & drink
We will have several possible refreshment stop options in the forest. Bring a packed lunch.