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RTCMAY16B: Chichester to West Dean

Start: Saturday 16 May 2026 9:30 am
Ride leader/event organiser: Richard Smith
Supported by: Gail Russell
Terrain: E - Flat
Duration: am - Morning only (finishes before lunch)
3 of 8 spaces are booked

Start and stops

Ride start/event venue	Westgate leisure centre, Chichester Via Ravenna Chichester PO19 1RJ More details and map
Coffee stop	West Dean Stores (old Post Office) West Dean PO18 0QY 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

A comfortably paced ride designed with those returning to cycling in mind. Mainly off road on the Centurion Way that runs from the Tesco Bridge Chichester to West Dean. Pleasant scenery with a coffee stop at the West Dean Stores… Read the full entry

RTCMAY16A: Eclipse Cycleway Loop

Start: Saturday 16 May 2026 9:30 am
Ride leader/event organiser: Julie Freegard
Terrain: E - Flat
Duration: am - Morning only (finishes before lunch)
3 of 11 spaces are booked

Start and stops

Ride start/event venue	Gosport Leisure Centre Forest Way Gosport PO13 0ZX More details and map
Coffee stop	Bayside Cabin Stokes Bay Road Alverstoke PO12 2QT 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

Starting at the Gosport leisure centre, this is a circular route of about 10 miles, taking in the traffic free Eclipse rapid transit busway, cycle paths and minor roads. The route includes a coffee stop at the Bayside cabin, Alverstoke.… Read the full entry

RTCJUN06: Hayling Billy Trail

Start: Saturday 6 June 2026 9:30 am
Ride leader/event organiser: Gail Russell
Supported by: Richard Smith
Terrain: E - Flat
Duration: am - Morning only (finishes before lunch)
1 of 8 spaces are booked

Start and stops

Ride start/event venue	Farlington Marshes car park Eastern Road Portsmouth PO6 1SR More details and map
Coffee stop	Pebble Beach coffee shop, Hayling Seafront Bound Lane car park PO11 9HY 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

A flat, easy paced (approx 3 hours, 18 mile) social ride, designed for those returning to cycling. Staying mainly on shared cycle paths and off road tracks with minimal road cycling. We will cycle along Farlington Marshes and join the… Read the full entry

RTCJUN20B: Chichester to Bosham

Start: Saturday 20 June 2026 9:30 am
Ride leader/event organiser: Richard Smith
Supported by: Gail Russell
Terrain: E - Flat
Duration: am - Morning only (finishes before lunch)
2 of 8 spaces are booked

Start and stops

Ride start/event venue	Westgate leisure centre, Chichester Via Ravenna Chichester PO19 1RJ More details and map
Coffee stop	Wendy's Bosham Walk Bosham PO18 8HX 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

A ride of twelve miles. A pleasant route along cycle paths and lanes to the quieter lanes south of the A259, we will wind our way to Bosham at a comfortable pace for all. Approaching from the south, there will… Read the full entry

RTCJUN20A: Gosport Loop

Start: Saturday 20 June 2026 9:30 am
Ride leader/event organiser: Martine Hebblethwaite
Terrain: E - Flat
Duration: am - Morning only (finishes before lunch)
3 of 11 spaces are booked

Start and stops

Ride start/event venue	Blue Lagoon Hilsea Portsmouth More details and map
Coffee stop	Lakeside café and bar Walpole Park South Street PO12 1FA 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

An easy paced leisurely circular ride covering 20 miles over approx 3 hours including a refreshment stop. A break at the Lakeside Cafe and Bar in Walpole Park, Gosport. The route is mostly along cycleways with some quiet connecting side… Read the full entry

RTCJUL03: Portsea Loop

Start: Friday 3 July 2026 9:30 am
Ride leader/event organiser: Martine Hebblethwaite
Terrain: D - Gentle
Duration: am - Morning only (finishes before lunch)
4 of 11 spaces are booked

Start and stops

Ride start/event venue	Morrisons, Anchorage Park Anchorage Road Portsmouth PO3 5UH More details and map
Coffee stop	Coffee Cup, Eastney Eastney Esplanade 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

An easy paced leisurely ride around Portsea of approx 18 miles over 2-3 hours including a refreshment stop. The route is mostly along cyclways with minimal road riding. Stopping at the Coffee Cup cafe on the seafront for refreshment. This… Read the full entry

RTCJUL04: Anchorage Park to Southsea Seafront

Start: Saturday 4 July 2026 9:30 am
Ride leader/event organiser: Terry Willis
Supported by: Phil Beed
Terrain: E - Flat
Duration: am - Morning only (finishes before lunch)
3 of 11 spaces are booked

Start and stops

Ride start/event venue	Morrisons, Anchorage Park Anchorage Road Portsmouth PO3 5UH More details and map
Coffee stop	Coffee Cup, Eastney Eastney Esplanade 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

An easy paced (approx 3 hours, 10 mile) social ride, designed for those returning to cycling. Taking off road routes and cycle paths down the Eastern road, with minimal on road riding near the sea front. Stopping at the Coffee… Read the full entry

RTCAUG08: Follow the Lions

Start: Saturday 8 August 2026 9:30 am
Ride leader/event organiser: Martine Hebblethwaite
Terrain: E - Flat
Duration: am - Morning only (finishes before lunch)
3 of 11 spaces are booked

At: Morrisons, Anchorage Park

Anchorage Road
Portsmouth
PO3 5UH
More details and map

Details TBC - Tour of some of the “Pride of Lions” sculptures around Portsmouth. Half day gentle-paced ride along cycleways and some roads with frequent stops. Refreshment stop to be included. Full details to follow. GPX map & file to… Read the full entry

RTCAUG22: Hilsea Lido to Southsea Seafront

Start: Saturday 22 August 2026 9:30 am
Ride leader/event organiser: Chris Turner
Terrain: E - Flat
Duration: am - Morning only (finishes before lunch)
3 of 11 spaces are booked

Start and stops

Ride start/event venue	Blue Lagoon Hilsea Portsmouth More details and map
Coffee stop	Coffee Cup, Eastney Eastney Esplanade 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

An easy paced (approx 3 hours, 15 mile) social ride, designed for those returning to cycling. Taking off road routes and cycle paths down the Eastern road, with minimal on road riding near the sea front. Stopping at the Coffee… Read the full entry

RTCSEP05: Hilsea Lido to Emsworth Quay

Start: Saturday 5 September 2026 9:30 am
Ride leader/event organiser: Terry Willis
Terrain: E - Flat
Duration: am - Morning only (finishes before lunch)
3 of 11 spaces are booked

Start and stops

Ride start/event venue	Blue Lagoon Hilsea Portsmouth More details and map
Coffee stop	Emsworth Emsworth 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

An easy paced (approx 3 hours, 18 mile) social ride, designed for those returning to cycling. Taking off road routes and cycle paths with some road riding. Stopping at Emsworth Quay cafe for a break halfway, before returning on the… Read the full entry