- Starts: Thursday 4 August 2022 9:15 am
- Ride leader/Event organiser: Robert Sebley

- Category: Pop-up rides
- Terrain: C - Hilly
- A - Severe. Route has extreme elevation change, with both short and longer sustained climbs (e.g. Duncton Hill).
- B - Very hilly. Route has major elevation change, with longer sustained climbs (e.g. Harting Hill from the south).
- C - Hilly. Route is undulating with a number of short climbs involved (e.g. Havant to Bishop's Waltham).
- D - Gentle. Route has minor elevation change on gentle slopes (e.g. south coast cycle route to Chichester).
- E - Flat. Route has little or no elevation change (e.g. Portsea Island).
Our grading scheme
When grading routes we use the following scheme:
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 | West Wittering West Wittering 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, continue mainly off-road along Salterns Way to West Wittering. Given the good weather forecast I recommend a swim and beach picnic. (also the tide should be about 1/2 way up)
Return route via B2179 to Bracklesham Bay, Almodington, Highleigh and Pagham Harbour, then partially off-road following RCN 88 to North Mundham then Chichester.
Off-road sections are quite manageable on 28C or above tyres, and given the dry spell, should be mud free. Total distance around 50 miles.
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.
There are 10 spaces available for the leader and riders. Of these, 7 are left.
Bookings recorded for this ride (Log in to see rider names):
- A PCTC member
- 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 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 Pop-up rides
We have certain days when we try to organise regular rides. However, individual ride leaders can create pop-up rides for any day and time.
The small size of some pop-up rides means we might be unable to split a ride if you get into difficulties. We will do all we can to escort you back to the start point, but please be prepared to navigate yourself home or to call for support from a partner, relative or friend.
