백마의 계곡 최고의 MTB 라이딩 경로

강과 운하가 국토를 가로지르며, 특히 후자는 옛날에는 교통 인프라의 매우 중요한 부분이었습니다. 나중에 먼저 철도가, 그리고 더 나중에 트럭이 화물 운송의 임무를 맡았습니다. 다양한 교통수단 간의 경쟁에서 그들은 바지선에 비해 빠르고 저렴했으며 – 따라서 더 효율적이었습니다. 그러나 인공 수로 건설 시에는 항상 높이 차이를 극복해야 한다는 점을 고려해야 했으며, 따라서 운하를 따라 – 현장 상황에 따라 더 많거나 적은 간격으로 – 종종 수문이 늘어섭니다. 그들의 도움으로만 항해가 가능했습니다.

Although I recommend this part of the Ridgeway, I actually fell off my bike a second time, due to the rain on the chalk. At the time I had a fully loaded bike so rather heavy but never experienced wet chalk until now. The first time was pretty painful as landed on my hip and back, the second fall just enhanced my bruises ;) I would do it again but without the full load, though I would also recommend to do the chalk areas when it's not raining.

Great views down the valley and Uffington white horse (white horse hill). Too wet to take proper photos alas. You will have a better experience on a clear day, I hope.

A wonderful running route along the canal with pretty houseboats, there is almost always rowing on the canal 😃

water tap here

water tap by the stables in hedgerow

White horse hill heading east downhill on the ridgeway very rutted

Scutchamer Knob is an ancient Iron Age burial mound and historic landmark on the Ridgeway. Along my King Alfred’s Way bikepacking route, it was a memorable spot to pause before the final stretch to Reading. 📜 Once a Saxon meeting place, this hilltop offers panoramic views of the surrounding Berkshire downs—a perfect blend of history and landscape. 🚴‍♂️ A short climb rewards you with quiet reflection and wide-open skies.