- Starts: Friday 20 June 2025 9:30 pm
- Ride leader/Event organiser: Phil Beed
- Category: Pop-up rides
- Terrain: A - Severe
Start and stops
| Ride start/event venue | Cosham library Spur Road Portsmouth PO6 3EB More details and map |
| Coffee stop | Winchester Winchester 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: Phil Beed.
Map
The return of the Solstice Ride
Departing from Cosham Library 9.30pm
We'll head to Winchester and stop at Wetherspoons for a coffee or beer
Then we'll continue through the night to Amesbury and Stonehenge, where we'll join the crowds and watch the sunrise at 4.41am
At Stonehenge you'll find huge number of people attending the event & it is one of the few occasions when you can go right up to the stones. There will also be food and drink stalls available.
Click here for more information about Solstice admission to Stonehenge
Good Lights are essential for the ride & a warm jacket & hat for while we are waiting for the sun to rise at Stonehenge
Ride distance is 90km, but expect the ride itself to be demanding due to the time of day (night)
After watching the sunrise we'll take a short ride into Salisbury for breakfast after which riders will need to make their own plans to get home:
Train is the easiest option
If you chose to cycle it's a fairly flat 48 mile (76Km) route to Havant, but remember you will be tired if you are not used to night rides.
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 8 spaces available for the leader and riders. Of these, just one space is left.
Bookings recorded for this ride/event (Log in to see rider names):
- A PCTC member
- A PCTC member
- A PCTC member
- A PCTC member
- A non-PCTC member
- A non-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
My preference is for longer rides at a steady pace, with an afternoon pub stop whenever possible.
I might be riding a geared bike or single speed depending on weather and who I'm riding with.
I also enjoy touring and taking part in audax events.
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.