King Alfred's Way ( 2020 Jan -> Ongoing )

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st599_uk
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Really enjoyed this video where they go for a local epic adventure on Cycling UK's new King Alfred's Way - Cycling UK even gets a name check although it would be great if they'd put a link to the guide book up.

"Truly world class" "Anyone from anywhere in the world who came and rode that would be truly blown away"
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Re: King Alfred's Way ( 2020 Jan -> Ongoing )

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Re: King Alfred's Way ( 2020 Jan -> Ongoing )

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The latest edition (December 2020) of Mountain Biking UK has the route as their "The Big Ride", in this case billed as a multi-dayer.

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The opening includes...

MBUK wrote:The densely populated South of England may not be the obvious choice for a mountain bike adventure, but Cycling UK researcher has created a route that feels very remote, while being accessible to a large number of riders.


And the final paragraph includes...

MBUK wrote:Despite looking (& definitely smelling) a bit worse for wear, we feel proud to have completed this wonderful and varied ride.


Under "maps & books" they say

MBUK wrote:You will definitely need the King Alfred's Way guidebook (and GPX file) by Guy Kesteven (Cycling UK, http://www.cyclinguk.org).
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