- Starts: Wednesday 22 November 2017 9:15 am
- Ride leader/Event organiser: Mike Ashton
- Category: Saturday and Wednesday rides
- Route grade: C - Moderate route
- Ride to elevenses grade: D - Flattish route
At: The Spring Centre, Havant
Address: East Street, Havant, P09 1BS
The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre web site is here.
Contact us about this event
Send an email to ride leader/event organiser: Mike Ashton.
Map
Elevenses at the Brick Kiln
There is no off road cycling before elevenses. After elevenses the off road sections are as follows:
- The bridleway between the A27 and North Mundam School on B2166;
- Cycle route between Fishery & Sidlesham on farm tracks some concrete and some unsealed;
- Permissive bridleway on old tram route round Pagham Harbour RSPB Centre;
- Selsey to Earnley Grange via Medmerry marshes;
- Chichester Marina to Appledram on cycle route.
None of the off road sections are difficult. The last stretch to Sidlesham can get a little slippery after a lot of rain. Last time I used this route part of the Tram Way permissive bridleway was a little overgrown. AT least 28cm section tyres are advisable. Its a little harder work than on the road but is still an easy ride.
This is a November New Moon ride with high water at around 2-30 pm. Providing the weather is good there is likely to be interest for those with ornithological interests both alongside Pagham Harbour and on Medmerry Marshes.
About Saturday and Wednesday rides
Rides from Havant with stops for elevenses, lunch and sometimes tea. If you're unable to keep up or have a mechanical problem, someone will be available to help you - although we obviously cannot guarantee to solve all problems.
Riders are free to join and leave the ride at various points. Some ride directly to the elevenses stop.
Click either heading below to find out more about Wednesday and Saturday rides:
Wednesday rides
Wednesday rides are the largest of our rides and can provide a range of options to riders. We often split into multiple groups at the start, for example:
- A fast group that takes a longer and/or hillier route to the elevenses stop
- A ride which takes a more direct route to the elevenses stop at a moderate pace
- An elevenses ride comprised of riders going only to elevenses; the elevenses ride will have its own ride leader and might go to a different destination if the route to the main elevenses destination is long and/or hilly
On Wednesdays it is highly likely that there will be several riders coming back to the Havant area from the elevenses stop - although they might not include a PCTC ride leader. If that is what you'd like to do, please consult the ride leader at the start to ensure someone knows and is able to bring you back.
In addition, some rides split after elevenses to go at different paces or to alternate destinations. These are usually announced during the ride briefing. Please ask if you are unsure about the options available.
Saturday rides
Saturday rides are (usually) much smaller than Wednesday rides. As a result they offer fewer options for rides but more flexibility for routes and destinations.
The rides are often shown as 'informal' meaning there is no prescribed ride leader. Unless weather is particularly adverse, however, they always go ahead at the stated time and start point. We try to keep to the suggested elevenses destination to allow for people who want to ride directly there.
The lunch destination does change occasionally but we will always take views of riders into account. In particular, if you join a ride because you think you can manage the distance/hilliness, we would not substitute an alternative if it meant you couldn't join the ride.
If you want to ride with us but only to elevenses and need someone to help you with the route back, please use our general enquiry form to let us know in advance of the ride so we can try to arrange something for you.
This article describes what you should consider bringing with you on one of these rides.