Recommendations for a 2 day trip?

[kitbare]

Hi,
I will be visiting London for business in a few weeks and have 2 days to rent a bike and ride around. Can anyone recommend a good 2 day trip? What areas would be easy to reach from London but still get me out to the country side? Small roads, small towns and villages, a few winding roads, etc.

Thanks for any recommendations.
Chris
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Daily commute on an SV650 = 106 miles.
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[-Matt-]

Are the two days totally free time or do you need to return to london each night?

Any ideas what bike (engine size particularly)/how many hours a day you would be comfortable to ride?

Lots of places, just depends on distance really and if you're on a little 125cc or not

[kitbare]

2 whole days. I expect 6-8 hours a day on the bike and a few hours sight seeing (taking pics etc.). I'm looking for something in the 600cc+ size. I lived in Japan for years and I'm quite comfortable on small winding roads.
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Daily commute on an SV650 = 106 miles.
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The answer is always '42'.

[nelmo]

I'm biased but the area south of London is the nicest IMO.

From central London, head for Boxhill and Rykas Cafe, preferably on a Sunday in good weather. Very popular and loads of bikes to stare at.

Then head down the A24 towards the coast and turn of onto the A271 sign posted Petworth/Midhurst - a great biking road.

At some point, turn south and amble to Brighton for fish and chips on the beach.

Return to London via the A21 or A22 which are both nice roads for most of their length. If you get bored of the large A roads, there are numerous small B roads that come off the A roads.

Apologies, not great directions - get a map or sat-nav and plan in advance. Have fun
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[nelmo]

I'm biased but the area south of London is the nicest IMO.

From central London, head for Boxhill and Rykas Cafe, preferably on a Sunday in good weather. Very popular and loads of bikes to stare at.

Then head down the A24 towards the coast and turn of onto the A271 sign posted Petworth/Midhurst - a great biking road.

At some point, turn south and amble to Brighton for fish and chips on the beach.

Return to London via the A21 or A22 which are both nice roads for most of their length. If you get bored of the large A roads, there are numerous small B roads that come off the A roads.

Apologies, not great directions - get a map or sat-nav and plan in advance. Have fun
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Bike history: Suzuki GSXF600, BMW F650, Honda Varadero, Suzuki V-Strom, Kawasaki Versys
Current: Honda NC700X

[willis1337]

https://goo.gl/maps/c3OrC

This is a nice round trip starting from Bury Hill near Arundel. I have the itn tomtom file, drop me a PM with your email address if you want it emailed to you.

I have a few others incorporating Poole Harbor and also others going west from Brighton into Kent which I'll also put on email if you like.
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[kitbare]

Thanks for the recommendations. Is south an easier ride than going north? What is the weather like at the end of June?

It turns out I will not have to return to London between the two days. Are there any recommendations for a BB or Hostel at the end of a day of riding?
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Daily commute on an SV650 = 106 miles.
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The answer is always '42'.

[Slacker24seve...]

Getting up super early and heading for Wales would be my choice. Virtually everywhere north of Merthyr is a stones throw from an excellent road.

It very much depends how far you think you can realistically travel, you could be in the Cotswolds in 90 minutes or mid Wales in less than four hours, either would be a good idea.
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[willis1337]

[FriendlyEllis]

I would blast down the M4 the ride over the beacons to the Welsh coast.
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