- Starts: Saturday 25 June 2022 1:00 pm
- Ride leader/Event organiser: Andy Henderson
- Category: Saturday rides
- Terrain: D - Gentle
Start and stops
| Ride start/event venue | Portsmouth Cathedral High street Portsmouth PO1 2HH More details and map |
| Tea stop | The Vale Old Barn, 1 Kingley Centre, Downs Road West Stoke PO18 9HJ 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
You can find out more about the Cathedral Cycle Relay 2022 here.
We will be leading the section from Portsmouth Cathedral to Chichester Cathedral.
We won't be following the route shown in the Cycling UK page. Instead, we'll go via West Stoke and the Centurion Way so we can stop for a break at Design Vintage on the way (see map above). If the start is delayed for any reason we might use the Clay Lane route as an alternative.
It would be good to have one or two extra PCTC riders to show hospitality to the group.
Bookings for this ride/event
Booking is required for this ride. Please let the ride leader know if you want to join. Please do not turn up for the ride unless you've had your booking confirmed or your name appears below.
This ride is currently full but we encourage you to ask to join the wait list. That will let the ride leader:
- Find out the demand for that type of ride
- Nominate you as a replacement if someone drops out
- Arrange to split the ride if there is sufficient demand
Bookings recorded for this ride (Log in to see rider names):
- A PCTC member
To ask to join this ride, please use the 'Contact us about this ride' link above to send an email to the ride leader.
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 Saturday rides
Saturday rides tend to be small ones. Typically we offer fewer options for rides than Wednesdays, but more flexibility for routes and destinations.
Most rides are morning only, riding out to a stop for elevenses and back again.
Some will be full day with stops for elevenses, lunch and, possibly, tea. If you want to join a full day ride but only to elevenses and need someone to help you with the route back, please let us know in advance of the ride in case someone else that knows the route wants to do the same.
This article describes what you should consider bringing with you on one of these rides.