Take Your Bike Out for a Spin
Basildon has plenty of great biking roads nearby. So, if you manage to find some time, just fill up your tank and hit the roads. Here are a few routes you can check out.
- B1057: Great Dunmow (via Finchingfield) to Haverhill
For this route, you can take the A130 to Great Dunmow and from there, head to Haverhill via Finchingfield. This is a great route and probably one of the best in Essex. There are plenty of challenging bends with a few straight routes in between. The straights give you enough time to prepare for the next corner.
However, there are a few villages on the way that will slow you down. But, on the whole, this is a fun route.
The road surface is average and visibility is decent. Police presence is moderate at best.
- A130/31 to Haverhill via Finchingfield
This is a pretty straightforward route that takes you to Haverhill via Finchingfield on the A130 and A131. The route is known for the many challenging twists and bends it offers. However, do exercise some restraint. Many bikers have had a bad time because the bends on this route can prove to be very tempting.
Also, Finchingfield locals have had a few unfortunate experiences with speeding bikers and they will report you to the police. So, slow down as you enter the area.
On the whole, the route offers great scenery and brilliant corners. The visibility is good and the road surface is above average. There are hardly any straights and police presence is minimal.
- B1053: Finchingfield – Saffron Walden
You can take the A130 to Finchingfield and connect to Saffron Walden through the B1053. This route is a fairly fast one. However, road surface isn’t up to the mark, so maintaining speeds will be a problem. It is wise to slow down when required.
There are a few interesting corners and the roads are generally devoid of traffic. But, do keep an eye out for the occasional police car and the 40 mile/hour speed limits at certain spots.