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Kimbolton to: Bedford
I am after some help from all you fellow bikers. I am working for the consultancy Babtie looking at the B660 road link from Kimbolton down to Bedford. There have been a fair few accidents along this route and I am looking to help reduce them. I am therefore after some feedback from those that ride the route on problem areas. Do you find that signage is inadequate or the condition of the road is unsatisfactory etc? What would you suggest we might do to improve riding conditions without spoiling the enjoyment factor of the bends and straights? I would appreciate any feedback in order for me to submit accurate set of recommendations and make the route more of a pleasure for you all. Thanks again Richard Walmsley Highway Engineer, richard_walmsley@babtie.com
Bedford thru Higham Ferrers to: back to Bedford
Head north from Bedford on the A6, through Clapham (passing the Fox & Hounds, where the Fox MCC is based! Go here for more info: http://people.goplay.com/fox&hounds). Head up the A6 to Higham Ferrers (nice un fast) then do a right onto the B645 following the sign to St Neots (nice un bendy) then after going through Kimbolton look out for the B660 a way down on your right. This takes you back to Bedford with a huge grin on your face. COME TO THE FOX MCC !!!
Bedford to: Somewhere near Peterborough (A1)
I first rode this little blinder back in 1986 when I passed my bike test and have never tired of it. Coming out of Bedford past the Golf centre on your right there is nearly always a speed trap, so take it easy until you see the G.L.F (go like f..k) sign. You start off with a tight right hander and then swoop downhill- watch for blind car drivers at the jct at the bottom of the hill. This road consists of many 90 deg. bends but all are visible and the land is mainly undulating. Because of these it is a cracking place to learn how to get your knee down. In one of the tiny villages there is a primary school right by the side of the road so PLEASE keep your speed down thru there folks. When you reach the T- junction at Kimbolton turn left and through Kimbolton itself. Immediately after the village turn right and carry on, the road becoming a litte bumpy in places. Cross over the A14 on the flyover and turn right at the T jct.After Old Weston turn right at first jct (this is easy to miss!) and carry on. Enjoy until the A1 and turn round- the road is very different the other way as some bends have non constant radii!
Eaton Ford (Nr. St. Neots) to: Higham Ferrers (Nr. Rushden)
Fairly well known biker road in this area. I often take the B660 from Bedford which joins this road in the middle. Its then a simple choice of left to Rushden or right to St. Neots, either way is billiant with roundabouts at each end to spin round and do the full stretch! The A6 or the A421 bring you back to Bedford too, making a splendid triangular run!! Watch out for the odd police car cos they often drive through the area. Especially on bright, sunny, Sunday afternoons. Loads of bikes about too, particularly flash Ducati's!
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