- Starts: Friday 20 January 2023 9:15 am
- Ride leader/Event organiser: John Rosbottom
- Category: Cancelled, Pop-up rides
- Route grade: D - Flattish 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: John Rosbottom.
Map
A partial route check at 11 am today (Thursday) manifested extensive surface water flooding on roads, a mudfest off-road, icy patches in shaded areas and some residual snow turning to slush. If not downright dangerous, the ride would be at least unpleasant with cold, wet feet guaranteed. Accordingly I'm cancelling the ride, and will reschedule when conditions are more clement. One flooded section included a Sainsburys delivery van in the ditch, probably due to aquaplaning rather than ice.
Summary: it's dead dodgy out there.
A flat ride around the coast from Havant to Bracklesham Bay, about 77 km for the return trip. Suitable for single speed or fixed wheel or hill-allergic riders. Some unsurfaced sections, gravelly rather than mountain bike territory. We should be home before dusk, but bring lights just in case.
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 12 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
- 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.
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.