Isle of Wight

  • Starts: Wednesday 18 July 2018 9:30 am
  • Ride leader/Event organiser: Martine Hebblethwaite
  • Supported by: Andy Henderson
  • Category:
At: IOW Ferry port, Gunwharf

Address: Gunwharf Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2LA

We meet outside the terminal building where you get tickets for the ferry.

More details and map.

Contact us about this event

Send an email to leader: Martine Hebblethwaite.
Send an email to supporter: Andy Henderson.
Send an email to both Martine Hebblethwaite and Andy Henderson.

Map

This is a longer easy ride than usual and we will encounter a few hills, but it's a similar route to one we've used before and everyone has completed it without difficulty.

Please note that some sections will be uncomfortable on skinny tyres.

We'll meet at the Gunwharf Ferry terminal at 9.30 to catch the 10.00 sailing. We don't usually buy group tickets because the Senior tickets are cheaper! Tickets are £16.40 for adults and £12.30 for seniors. Tickets need to be purchased by 15 minutes before departure.

We will meet on the right hand side along from the old ticket office by the passenger gate.

About easy rides

Our easy rides are designed to be an introduction to club riding. You needn't be concerned about whether you can manage the pace or distance. The easy rides are leisurely and informal. They go at the pace of the slowest rider. We will not leave you behind. If necessary we will split the ride to ensure everyone enjoys it.

The ride is designed for people of average fitness and is open to everyone. There’s no charge for joining the ride. You’ll be riding for two to three hours with a break in the middle at a tea shop. We’ll be using dedicated cycle tracks and cycle lanes wherever possible. We’ll also be using country lanes and back streets.

Inevitably, though, you will be travelling in traffic for part of the way, so the ride is not suitable for people that are uncomfortable cycling on the road.

Typically we have around a dozen people on the ride.

The easy rides usually start at 9:30. There might be a longer ride starting at 9:15. Let people know you’re waiting for the short ride or you might get a longer trip than you expected!

Cycling is a great way to improve health and well-being, and you’ll find we're a friendly bunch. We’d love to see you.

This article describes what you should consider bringing with you.

For more information contact Martine and Andy, the easy ride organisers.

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