Cathedral challenge: Silver 1

  • Starts: Sunday 15 May 2016 9:30 am
  • Ride leader/Event organiser: Andy Henderson
  • Category:
  • Terrain: C - Hilly
Start and stops
Ride start/event venueThe Spring Centre, Havant
East Street
Havant
P09 1BS
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Coffee stopKeydell Nurseries
Havant Road
Horndean
PO8 0UU
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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

This ride is a similar distance to the Portsmouth challenge rides, but includes some moderate hills. We'll be going to Keydell Nurseries in Horndean via Purbrook and Denmead, returning to Havant via Rowlands Castle between 12.30 and 1.00.

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.

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