I revisited this in dry summer, and it was a pleasure to ride. The "mud bath" section seems to have been filled with fresh gravel (see photo), so fingers crossed for the future.

Dean Saunders

June 16, 2020

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Long and narrow little track that has has good inclines and descents either way you are coming from. A good short cut through Whittlesford to Thriplow. It's stable enough to do on a road bike (but not recommended on your prize race bike) but still great fun after the rain if you like getting wet and muddy.

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1. Cambridge Railway Station – Coploe Hill Pit Nature Reserve loop from Cambridge

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2. Cambridge Railway Station – Chestnut Avenue loop from Cambridge

73.5km

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3. View from Coploe Road – Downhill Country Lane loop from Cambridge

69.5km

04:12

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 2.52 km

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 20 m

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Location: Whittlesford, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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