- Starts: Wednesday 21 June 2023 9:15 am
- Ride leader/Event organiser: Robert Sebley
- Category: Wednesday rides
- Terrain: C - Hilly
Start and stops
| Ride start/event venue | The Spring Centre, Havant East Street Havant P09 1BS More details and map |
| Coffee stop | Boat House Café, Chichester Marina Chichester Marina PO20 7EJ More details and map |
| Lunch/dinner stop | Bracklesham The Beach (was Billy's) Bracklesham Lane PO20 8JH More details and map |
All rides return to the start unless stated otherwise. Use the 'Map' link below to see a map of all locations
Contact us about this event
Send an email to ride leader/event organiser: Robert Sebley.
Map
Flattish ride to Lavant, then Centurion Way to Fishbourne and Apuldram. Some off-road on, firstly Centurion Way, and then parts of Salterns Way.
After elevenses at the Boat House Cafe, continue mainly off-road along Salterns Way to West Wittering then follow B2179 to Bracklesham Bay. Given the hot weather forecast I recommend a beach picnic lunch and swim. Return route via Almodington, Highleigh and Pagham Harbour, then partially off-road following RCN 88 to North Mundham then Chichester.
Off-road sections are quite manageable on 25C or above tyres, and given the dry spell, should be mud free. Total distance around 50 miles.
Although no booking required, it would be helpful if you could let me know it you plan to be there.
Bookings for this ride/event
This ride/event is unlimited and booking is not required. You're welcome to turn up on the day. Please come back to this page before joining in case we have to cancel or postpone.
Ride leader notes
I ride an electric assist gravel bike (Vitus E-Substance with Fazua mid motor). I am usually comfortable with overall distances of 60 miles at a medium pace, typically averaging around 11 mph. I enjoy the traffic free off-road or quiet back country roads routes. A few hills are OK, but avoid the more demanding ones, like Turkey island.
About Wednesday rides
Wednesday rides usually start from Havant with stops for elevenses, lunch and sometimes tea. If you're unable to keep up or have a mechanical problem, someone will be available to help you - although we obviously cannot guarantee to solve all problems.
Wednesday rides usually provide a range of options to riders as we'll try to arrange multiple rides with different paces, distance and degree of hilliness.
On Wednesdays it is likely that there will be several riders coming back to the Havant area after an elevenses stop - although they might not include a PCTC ride leader. If that is what you'd like to do, please consult the ride organiser before the day of the ride to ensure someone knows and is able to bring you back.
This article describes what you should consider bringing with you on one of these rides.