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Mendips - rideable at the moment or avoid?

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 10:36 am
by slarge
Any Somerset dwellers here?

I'm down in the Mendips on Thursday to get some work done on the van, and the place is right at the bottom of the Mendips. I was going to take a bike to occupy myself for the day, but not sure whether to take a road bike or mtb. What are the Mendips like with the recent rain? Are they rideable or best avoided?

Or shall I take the road bike?

Thanks, and any hints on places to see / go to appreciated. I have NT membership so don't mind stopping for a mooch and cake.

Re: Mendips - rideable at the moment or avoid?

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:33 pm
by Taylor
Going by this morning's rain I'd take the road bike.
Where you taking the van to?

Re: Mendips - rideable at the moment or avoid?

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 2:49 pm
by slarge
Taylor wrote: Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:33 pm Going by this morning's rain I'd take the road bike.
Where you taking the van to?
Cheers Taylor road bike it is then.

Skyline roofs to get a lift up lid fitted. Should eek out a few more years with this van.

Re: Mendips - rideable at the moment or avoid?

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 4:15 pm
by Taylor
I'd say pop in for a brew but I'm working/staying in Reading tomorrow for the rest of the week.
Currently hosing it down again as I type.

Re: Mendips - rideable at the moment or avoid?

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 4:59 pm
by fatbikephil
This brought to mind old Mint sauce cartoons:-

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