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DV Kings and Queens 2021 segment route files

David Matthews Hilly, Medium, Route

A list of routes by wind direction. Mostly 2 segments but some are only one due to distance or direction. Climbing has been kept to a minimum. The file name starts with the preferred wind direction.

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No excuses for not doing them now!

  • Tower Road
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  • Whitehill Lane and Markedge
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  • Leith Hill Road
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  • Barhatch and Halfpenny
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  • Alldens Hill
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  • New Road and Houndhouse
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  • Crocknorth and Sheephouse
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  • Headley Road and Burgh Heath Road
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  • Banstead Road and How Lane
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  • Staple Lane and Crocknorth
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  • Ranmore Common Road
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  • Hazelwood Road
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  • Prune Hill
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  • Woodhill Lane
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The North Downs Stegosaurus

David Matthews Hilly, Long, Route

If you’ve done the Leith Hill Octopus and fancy another “beast” then this dinosaur is for you!

This is a challenging ride of a dozen climbs including 6 with sections over 13.5%. It includes classics such as Toys Hill and Chalkpit Lane.

Take in the great views from the top of the downs. Popular cafe stops options are in Brasted, Oxted and Godstone.

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DV Summer Loop Official TT (2020)

David Matthews Route, Short

This is the new mid week TT. A 22 mile dash from just past Waitrose in Esher to Shere Road (climb) and back past the Duke of Wellington to Esher. Usually occurs on a Wednesday evening.

As fitness levels improve this ride gets very competitive!

Leader board 2020
Leader board 1st September 2020

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John’s Penny Farthing route

David Matthews Hilly, Medium, Route

Having driven up Farthing Downs, John Scarth decided it would be nice to cycle there to take in the views and the history.

City of London Marker and Farthing Downs
City of London Marker – Farthing Downs

Neolithic origins – The beginnings of the pastoral landscape we know today as Farthing Downs very likely began when, over 2000 years ago, visitors brought animals with them to graze the meadows within the woodland.  An ancient trackway still exists today which predates the Celtic field boundaries created by farmers on the Downs 2000 years ago.  The trackway was used by the Neolithic visitors.  Neolithic pottery and archaeology has been found on the Downs and in nearby gardens and is evidence of early human occupation of the Downs.

Link to Friends of Farthing Downs & Happy Valley https://www.friendsoffarthingdowns.co.uk/

The route involves a lot of climbing and steep descents. Head out to Banstead via Ewell. Descend Chipstead Valley to Coulsdon. Pass under the A23 and two railway bridges and filter right up Farthing Downs.

The return route is via Merstham, Reigate and Betchworth. The route is 40 miles in total.

Suggested cake stop The Tea House, Reigate http://teahousereigate.com/

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DV Surrey Circumnavigation

David Matthews Hilly, Long, Route , ,

A DV mega ride!

Surrey County boundary vs route

The route follows the outline of the Surrey County electoral boundary as near as is possible (and sensible) using roads.

I could have cut off some chunks but then it wouldn’t be true to the concept.

  • Distance 158.5 miles / 252 km
  • Climbing 8600 ft / 2620 m
  • Estimated ride rime 9+ hours plus breaks

This is a challenging endurance ride requiring fitness, concentration and good navigation.

Regular food and fluid stops are essential. Stop every 2-3 hours. Drink plenty.

Be prepared for a puncture. Ensure your bike is in good condition. You will be a long way from home!

Probable stops would be Tatsfield, Edenbridge, Charlwood/Rusper, Haslemere/Hindhead, Aldershot/Ash, and Staines.