- Starts: Sunday 6 May 2018 9:30 am
- Ride leader/Event organiser: Andy Henderson
- Category: Cathedral challenge rides
- Terrain: C - Hilly
- Ride to elevenses grade: C - Hilly
Start and stops
| Ride start/event venue | The Spring Centre, Havant East Street Havant P09 1BS More details and map |
| Coffee stop | Keydell Nurseries Havant Road Horndean PO8 0UU 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: Andy Henderson.
Map
We're heading back out into the countryside after two urban rides to Portsmouth and back. Distance will be the same as the last two rides.
Once we've escaped Havant and Purbrook we'll be tackling two long, but shallow hills well under 5% incline. An excellent opportunity to practice slow, steady pedalling in a low gear. On the way out and back there are some short, sharper inclines to help you build your 'hill legs'. We'll have some nice descents too!
We'll take a break at Keydell Nurseries. Hopefully the weather will be good enough to be outside but, if we have to go inside, note that the café doesn't want us to move tables and chairs about. The entrance road to the nursery is very steep. Please don't feel obligated to cycle it!
Ride leader notes
I ride an assistance e-bike which allows me to do most hills. I have a range extender that allows me to do 80-90 hilly miles or further for flatter rides.
My maximum comfortable speed on the flat without wind is 13mph at the start of a ride. I find, however, I can manage faster speeds after a few hours of riding. I struggle with balance when riding speeds lower than around 7mph.
Otherwise, I don't mind about pace when leading or joining rides. I'm out to enjoy the ride and speed is not part of that for me.
I get the biggest kick out of supporting new riders when they find out they can achieve much more than they thought.
About Cathedral Challenge rides
We're running a series of rides for people who are:
- New to group cycling
- Haven’t cycled for a while
- Want to cycle a bit further than usual
They start with a short, 'get to know you' ride that includes a free bike check and progress through longer distances, tackling a series of challenges on the way:
- Bronze: Havant to Portsmouth cathedral and back
- Silver: Chichester cathedral and back
- Gold: Winchester cathedral and back
There's more detail and a registration form here.
Note that the Cathedral rides are subject to change and adaptation as we learn more about the challenge riders.