Looks like a fun route. I’ve been meaning to take a look round there. I often ride a bit south of that, a loop from Thornbury up to Berkeley and back. Fairly flat and quiet roads but as you say, the surface can be a bit poor (especially on 16” Brompton wheels!). Thanks for the vid, enjoyed that 👍
Yeah we have done from the Severn bridge down to Thornbury a few times, it's lovely around there too. I have plotted a 100k route combining both areas, from the Severn bridge all the way to the Gelato place in Elmore and back to the bridge, it's just finding the time to be able to do it!
Yep, standard CGR AL. I haven't done that particular route on the AL-E before, as it's so flat it's just not necessary, but yeah you notice the weight difference between them for sure. The most surprising thing was the ride comfort. The AL seems to ride much smoother than the AL-E. I assume it due to the extra weight on the rear wheel that makes it feel rougher. It's not bad, it's just noticeably different.
Thanks! Looks like a lovely route. I will be checking it out one weekend soon…
it really is, especially on a warm sunny day!
Looks like a fun route. I’ve been meaning to take a look round there. I often ride a bit south of that, a loop from Thornbury up to Berkeley and back. Fairly flat and quiet roads but as you say, the surface can be a bit poor (especially on 16” Brompton wheels!).
Thanks for the vid, enjoyed that 👍
Yeah we have done from the Severn bridge down to Thornbury a few times, it's lovely around there too. I have plotted a 100k route combining both areas, from the Severn bridge all the way to the Gelato place in Elmore and back to the bridge, it's just finding the time to be able to do it!
Fun fact the two Ronnies filmed the worm that turned with Diana Doors at Purton
I didn't know that, thanks for sharing! Ill have two look it up on YT.
@@ForestCyclingAdventures the final episode when the escape to france its the automatic bridge at lower part
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Is that the standard CGR AL you're on there? How does it compare with the e version on the same route? Does the lighter weight make a difference?
Yep, standard CGR AL. I haven't done that particular route on the AL-E before, as it's so flat it's just not necessary, but yeah you notice the weight difference between them for sure. The most surprising thing was the ride comfort. The AL seems to ride much smoother than the AL-E. I assume it due to the extra weight on the rear wheel that makes it feel rougher. It's not bad, it's just noticeably different.