BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-////NONSGML Events //EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Portsmouth CTC - Events X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/ X-WR-CALDESC:Portsmouth CTC - Events BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260113T1512Z-1768317143.6615-EO-28492-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20260113T144351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T070004Z DTSTART:20261029T193000Z DTEND:20261029T213000Z SUMMARY:Portsmouth DA History Night & Book Preview DESCRIPTION: \nPhil Beed will be presenting our first Social evening of our Centenary Year.\nHe will ? be looking at Portsmouth CTCs’ 100 year history \, from the beginnings at Garnier Street in 1926\, through to our 2026 cele brations.\n\n We’ll talk about how we researched information for our book\ n What we found out and what we still don’t know?\n There will be an oppo rtunity to look at some of our Clubs archives\, including the 100 year old minutes books and their fascinating contents\n We will finish with a previ ew of our soon to be published book “100 years of Portsmouth Cyclists Touri ng Club” and details of how you can order an advanced copy at a discounted price.\n\nHopefully many of you will come to what I am sure will be a fasci nating evening.\n\n\nEvent type(s): Club nights \nRide leader/event organiser: Dee Warner \nSupported by: Phil Beed \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/tba-15/ CATEGORIES:Club nights URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/tba-15/ LOCATION:Bedhampton Social Hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261005T1739Z-1791221967.9618-EO-30960-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20261005T171838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T171838Z DTSTART:20261030T080000Z DTEND:20261030T080000Z SUMMARY:Breakfast at The Langbrook DESCRIPTION:Monthly Friday morning breakfast meet up\n\nNo need to book jus t turn up\n\nWe'll be there from about 8am-9.30am\n\nThe buffet breakfast a nd unlimited tea/coffee ~10\n(other options are available)\n \n\nEvent typ e(s): Other events \nRide leader/event organiser: David Walters \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/breakfast-at-the-langbrook-10/ CATEGORIES:Other events URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/breakfast-at-the-langbrook-10/ LOCATION:Langbrook Farm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261016T1532Z-1792164772.8476-EO-31021-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20261016T150828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T072513Z DTSTART:20261031T093000Z DTEND:20261031T093000Z SUMMARY:New Riders: Bosham DESCRIPTION:Ride POSTPONED\, due to rain\, from Saturday 24th to Saturday 3 1st October\n\n-------------\n\nThis is a NEW RIDERS or NEW TO THE CLUB rid e\, adding a little more distance on either quiet roads or cycle path\, to Bosham Quay and back. Stopping at Bosham for that all important Coffee & Ca ke (Other options available).\n\nStarting from Morrisons at Anchorage Park\ , we head out of Portsmouth on the Eastern Road cycle path\, onto the Farli ngton Marshes off road cycle track before the back roads of Havant. Taking this route we cross pedestrian routes weaving through and past Havant Stati on\, near the railway line onto Warblington.\n\nA stretch through the resid ential streets of Emsworth brings us to the recreation ground\, onto more q uiet roads and cycle path into Westbourne. A little busier on this stretch\ , but we soon join the back lanes of the South Coast Cycle Route (SCCR) hea ding through Woodmancote on the undulations (small hills) and then head sou th to Bosham. Again a little busier\, but then quiet again as we approach a nd stop in scenic Bosham for our coffee stop.\n\nWell refreshed\, after a q uick look at Bosham front\, we head north again with a slightly different l oop back onto the SCCR and retracing the route back to Havant\, detouring s lightly again south of Havant onto our route once again\, back to where we started.\n\nPick up's on route possible. Route distance 28 miles\, 14 miles each way and very achievable for anyone who has been on a previous new rid ers ride. An ideal "next step" ride...\n\nRide is being run and organised b y Terry Willis & Richard Smith\n\n\n\n\nEvent type(s): Easy rides \nRide leader/event organiser: Terry Willis \nSupported by: Richard Smith \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/new-riders-bosham/ CATEGORIES:Easy rides URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/new-riders-bosham/ LOCATION:Morrisons\, Anchorage Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261025T1748Z-1792950532.8491-EO-31081-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20261025T164152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T164152Z DTSTART:20261101T090000Z DTEND:20261101T090000Z SUMMARY:Meander to Maudlin DESCRIPTION:A Sunday morning ride commencing at Cosham library. Pick up poi nts available at Bedhampton Fish & Chip shop as well as Westbourne.\n\nThe outbound route passes through Racton & East Marden before turning south tow ards Lavant and on to Maudlin stopping at the Cast Iron Coffee Roasters.\n\ nThe return route meanders through Chichester to Woodmancote finishing at B edhampton after a total of 37 miles.\n \n\nEvent type(s): Faster Sunday mo rning rides \nRide leader/event organiser: Clive Dakin \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/meander-to-maudlin/ CATEGORIES:Faster Sunday morning rides URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/meander-to-maudlin/ LOCATION:Cosham library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261019T1932Z-1792438372.5931-EO-31027-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20261019T183803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T164346Z DTSTART:20261104T090000Z DTEND:20261104T090000Z SUMMARY:Slindon - Shripney DESCRIPTION:Leave The Spring at nine latest for a ride\, hilly in parts\, ? to Slindon for 11’s.Charley Farley’s at Shripney for lunch perhaps? Back a t Havant for three pm or thereabouts\, where the ride terminates.? 42 ? mi les or so\, maybe more or less depending on the weather.\n\n\nEvent type(s ): Wednesday rides \nRide leader/event organiser: Richard Smith \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/slindon-shripney/ CATEGORIES:Wednesday rides URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/slindon-shripney/ LOCATION:The Spring Centre\, Havant END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261028T2033Z-1793219583.2736-EO-31086-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20261028T202502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T202502Z DTSTART:20261104T091500Z DTEND:20261104T091500Z SUMMARY:Short day ride to Liss and Midhurst DESCRIPTION:A shorter all day ride as the evenings are dark and I need to b e back in time for tea!\n\nI'll pick up at Rowlands on request and ride to Liss (17 miles) for elevenses at the Triangle centre. Then on to Midhurst ( 30 miles) via Rake and Milland. Back to Havant (by 3.30 pm) via Singlelton and Lavant.\n\nAll welcome and we should be back in time for Alphabet tea.\ n\nTotal distance 50 miles.\n \n\nEvent type(s): Wednesday rides \nRide leader/event organiser: Joy Forrow \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/short-day-ride-to-liss-and-midhurst/ CATEGORIES:Wednesday rides URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/short-day-ride-to-liss-and-midhurst/ LOCATION:The Spring Centre\, Havant END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261008T1733Z-1791480785.2091-EO-30976-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20261008T170423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T135640Z DTSTART:20261104T153000Z DTEND:20261104T170000Z SUMMARY:Alphabet afternoon tea & cake celebration DESCRIPTION:Alphabet celebration\, with tea/coffee & cake. All PCTC members welcome.\n\nOn Wednesday 4th November\,\n\n3.30 - 5.00pm in Bedhampton Soc ial Hall (same venue as club nights).\n\nThis month (October) the final alp habet ride will be completed\, so all 26 letters will have been finished. W e are going to celebrate with tea/coffee & cake in the lounge.\n\nPlease us e the 'Contact us about this event' link above to let me know you'd like to come. I'll then know how many cakes to buy. Cost: 2 per head\, in cash\, o n the day.\n\nThirty two club members have taken part in at least one alpha bet ride. A small photo of each lettered ride will be displayed.\n\nHope to see you there.\nTrish\n\n\nEvent type(s): Other events \nRide leader/event organiser: Tricia Farnham \nSupported by: Martine Hebblethwaite \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/alphabet-afternoon-tea-cake-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Other events URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/alphabet-afternoon-tea-cake-celebration/ LOCATION:Bedhampton Social Hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260113T1512Z-1768317143.6776-EO-28493-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20260113T144745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T150055Z DTSTART:20261112T193000Z DTEND:20261112T213000Z SUMMARY:Cycle tour NC500 DESCRIPTION:Spike (David Hensley) . Pre- midge season he took the opportuni ty to ride the Scottish North Coast 500 mile road circuit (The NC500). This route traverses some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK photos of w hich he hopes to share. Spike\, took the train to Inverness fully loaded wi th camping gear and met up with an ex PCTC member for the first few days an d took a break at his daughter's half way\, completing the route in 14 days with 9 on the bike.\n\n\nEvent type(s): Club nights \nRide leader/event organiser: Dee Warner \nSupported by: Robert Sebley \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/tba-16/ CATEGORIES:Club nights URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/tba-16/ LOCATION:Bedhampton Social Hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260420T1214Z-1776687277.3135-EO-29413-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20260420T115823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T143705Z DTSTART:20261120T101500Z DTEND:20261120T113000Z SUMMARY:Friday Coffee Meet Up & Book Launch Fort Nelson DESCRIPTION:Monthly Friday Coffee meet up & the Launch of our book:\n\n100 Years of Portsmouth Cyclists' Touring Club\n\nFor this special Coffee Meet Up you will need to book\n\nLast date for booking in Midday Monday 16th Nov ember\n\nWe'll be there from about 10.15am-11.30am\n\nThe Fort have a large school party arriving at 10am\, and have specifically asked us not to arri ve before 10.15am. If you are early please circle the block or admire the v iew for a few minutes.\n\nThe book launch will take place at 10.30am\n\n\n\ n \n\n\nEvent type(s): Other events \nRide leader/event organiser: Phil Beed \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/friday-coffee-meet-up-qecp-3/ CATEGORIES:Other events URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/friday-coffee-meet-up-qecp-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261021T2239Z-1792622367.7398-EO-31053-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20261021T223633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T223633Z DTSTART:20261120T193000Z DTEND:20261120T193000Z SUMMARY:Book Collection and Beer DESCRIPTION:Special Event\n\nIf you can’t make the morning Book Launch ? th ere will be a second chance to collect your copy in the evening at Fareham Sailing Club\, and at the same time enjoy a beer at Sailing Club prices.\n\ n\n\nPlease let us know if you are attending so I can bring your book(s) an d also let the Sailing Club know how ? many of us to expect.\n \n\nEvent t ype(s): Other events \nRide leader/event organiser: Phil Beed \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/book-collection-and-beer/ CATEGORIES:Other events URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/book-collection-and-beer/ LOCATION:Fareham END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260730T1217Z-1785413847.9602-EO-30417-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20260730T110912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T111023Z DTSTART:20261122T090000Z DTEND:20261123T170000Z SUMMARY:Over Night Newbury Ride DESCRIPTION:Traditional ACP 2 Day Newbury Ride\n\nSunday\, ride to Newbury\ n\nOvernight stay in Travelodge London Road\n\nRooms currently 27.99\, canc ellation rate\n\nMonday ride home\n\nPCTC members welcome\n\nContact me if you want more information\n\n\n\n\nEvent type(s): Pop-up rides \nRide leader/event organiser: Phil Beed \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/over-night-newbury-ride/ CATEGORIES:Pop-up rides URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/over-night-newbury-ride/ LOCATION:The Churchillian END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260113T1512Z-1768317143.7202-EO-28494-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20260113T144922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T144747Z DTSTART:20261126T193000Z DTEND:20261126T213000Z SUMMARY:Photographic competition DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nPCTC Photography Competition - 2026\nPaul Hailwood will again be running our fiercely contested photo competition!\nFour categories \, each person can enter a maximum of? 3? photos per category and as many c ategories they wish. All photos should have been taken in 2026.\nCategories :\nSmiles and Miles? – photos taken whilst out on the bike showing the shee r joy and pleasure of cycling. Smiles on fellow cyclists faces or just happ y scenes.\nCycle Journey? – a photo giving the feeling of a journey by bike . Could be fellow cyclists plodding off into the distance or working up a h ill or a view of a beautiful and inspiring cycle route.\nFunny Caption? – a photo related to cycling or a cycling event with a funny caption added.? New for this year AI can be used to make your photo humorous (but not offen sive).? If you do use AI this needs to be mentioned when the picture is su bmitted.\nMy Best Shot? – any subject from any place that you feel is your best of the year 2026. Does not need to be cycle related so wide open for a nything and everything.\nEach person at the evening will vote for their fav ourite from each category. The best overall (for the cup) is then between t he winning four\, each person votes again for one of the four.\nAll entries should be sent by 19 November 2026 to? phailwood@btinternet.com\, remember to say which category they are for.\n\n\n\nEvent type(s): Club nights \nRide leader/event organiser: Dee Warner \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/tba-17/ CATEGORIES:Club nights URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/tba-17/ LOCATION:Bedhampton Social Hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260113T1512Z-1768317143.7364-EO-28495-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20260113T145336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T145049Z DTSTART:20261210T190000Z DTEND:20261210T210000Z SUMMARY:Quiz night DESCRIPTION:Dee Warner\n\nDetails to follow\n\n\nEvent type(s): Club night s \nRide leader/event organiser: Dee Warner \nSupported by: Robert Sebley \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/annual-quiz-night/ CATEGORIES:Club nights URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/annual-quiz-night/ LOCATION:Bedhampton Social Hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260622T2132Z-1782163973.271-EO-30058-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20260622T194940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T194940Z DTSTART:20261216T123000Z DTEND:20261216T123000Z SUMMARY:Aldingbourne Christmas Lunch DESCRIPTION:Nigel Melton will be organising this and information will be re leased much nearer the time \n \n\nEvent type(s): Other events \nRide leader/event organiser: Dee Warner \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/aldingbourne-christmas-lunch-9/ CATEGORIES:Other events URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/aldingbourne-christmas-lunch-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260420T1214Z-1776687277.342-EO-29414-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20260420T115956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T115956Z DTSTART:20261218T100000Z DTEND:20261218T100000Z SUMMARY:Friday Coffee Meet Up - Fort Nelson DESCRIPTION:Monthly Friday Coffee meet up\n\nNo need to book just turn up\, or join a ride to the coffee meet up\n\nWe'll be there from about 10am-11. 30am\n\n\n \n\nEvent type(s): Other events \nRide leader/event organiser: Phil Beed \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/friday-coffee-meet-up-fort-nelson-8/ CATEGORIES:Other events URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/friday-coffee-meet-up-fort-nelson-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260113T1512Z-1768317143.7775-EO-28496-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20260113T150530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T145734Z DTSTART:20270114T180000Z DTEND:20270114T210000Z SUMMARY:Prize giving 2026 DESCRIPTION:Joy Forrow\n\n\nEvent type(s): Club nights \nRide leader/event organiser: Dee Warner \nSupported by: Joy Forrow \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/photo-competition-hopefully/ CATEGORIES:Club nights URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/photo-competition-hopefully/ LOCATION:Bedhampton Social Hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260113T1512Z-1768317143.8061-EO-28497-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20260113T150704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T145327Z DTSTART:20270128T193000Z DTEND:20270128T193000Z SUMMARY:Royal Chilterns DESCRIPTION:Mark Bennett-Leaver\, Derick Cottrill & Rob Norris\n\n\nEvent type(s): Club nights \nRide leader/event organiser: Dee Warner \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/tba-18/ CATEGORIES:Club nights URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/tba-18/ LOCATION:Bedhampton Social Hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260113T1512Z-1768317143.821-EO-28498-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20260113T150826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T145233Z DTSTART:20270211T193000Z DTEND:20270211T213000Z SUMMARY:You cycled how far? DESCRIPTION:Rod Smith & Phil Beed\n\n\nEvent type(s): Club nights \nRide leader/event organiser: Dee Warner \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/tba-19/ CATEGORIES:Club nights URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/tba-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260113T1512Z-1768317143.8447-EO-28499-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20260113T150939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T220419Z DTSTART:20270225T193000Z DTEND:20270225T193000Z SUMMARY:A night Riviera tour DESCRIPTION:Phil Beed\n\n\nEvent type(s): Club nights \nRide leader/event organiser: Dee Warner \nSupported by: Harry Thuillier \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/tba-20/ CATEGORIES:Club nights URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/tba-20/ LOCATION:Bedhampton Social Hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260113T1512Z-1768317143.8742-EO-28500-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20260113T151056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T215918Z DTSTART:20270311T193000Z DTEND:20270311T193000Z SUMMARY:Havant Thicket reservoir DESCRIPTION:Amy Rushton\n\n\nEvent type(s): Club nights \nRide leader/event organiser: Dee Warner \nSupported by: Harry Thuillier \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/tba-21/ CATEGORIES:Club nights URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/tba-21/ LOCATION:Bedhampton Social Hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260113T1539Z-1768318768.2323-EO-28501-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20260113T151302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T214501Z DTSTART:20270325T193000Z DTEND:20270325T193000Z SUMMARY:Last club night before clocks change DESCRIPTION:Volunteer required\n\n\nEvent type(s): Club nights \nRide leader/event organiser: Dee Warner \nSupported by: Harry Thuillier \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/last-club-night-before-clocks-change/ CATEGORIES:Club nights URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/last-club-night-before-clocks-change/ LOCATION:Bedhampton Social Hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260614T0739Z-1781422765.6923-EO-29971-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20260614T073900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T165928Z DTSTART:20270411T080000Z DTEND:20270415T160000Z SUMMARY:Five Day Devon Tour - Cancelled/Postponed DESCRIPTION:Postponed as date clashes with 50th Anniversary of Dorset Coast Audax\nNew date? for tour will be announced when available\n\nFive Day De von Tour\n\nSun 18th to Thurs 22nd April 2027\n\n \n\n Day 1\, Sunday - Tr ain to Dorchester\, then Cycle to Exeter 100Km\n\n Or train direct to Exet er if preferred\n Book into Premier Inn Exeter St Davids for 3 nights\n\n\ n Day 2\, Monday – West of the Exe Ride\n\n Over the edge of Dartmoor\, w ith a flat ride back to Exeter via the Exe Estuary Cycle Route\n\n\n Day 3 \, Tuesday – East of the Exe Ride\n\n Over Woodbury Common\, then back alo ng the coast\, including Budleigh and Exmouth Sea Front\, and again flat ri de back to Exeter\, this time along the Eastern side of the Estuary Cycle R oute\n\n\n Day 4\, Wednesday\, Panniers loaded we’ll start our ride home\n \n Exeter to Wincanton 120Km\, a hilly ride(exact location may vary depend ing on accommodation availability)\n\n\n\n\n Day 5\, Thursday\, riding hom e\n\n Wincanton to Fareham 115Km\, less hilly than Wednesdays ride and get s easier the closer we get to home.\n\n\n\nThe trip includes a variety of r outes which I have used previously. There will be hills in Devon and Somers et 😊\n\nExeter has a great variety of cafes and pubs\, including The Imperi al\, which\, with its Orangery\, Mickey reckons to be the UK’s poshest Weth erspoons.\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to express and interest without commitment at this time.\n\n\nEvent type(s): Cancelled\,Other events \nRide leader/event organiser: Phil Beed \nSupported by: Mickey Cooper \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/five-day-devon-tour/ CATEGORIES:Cancelled\,Other events URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/five-day-devon-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20251216T1832Z-1765909974.7473-EO-28260-1@82.165.84.93 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20261029T110951Z CREATED:20251216T170559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T121218Z DTSTART:20270619T080000Z DTEND:20270621T202000Z SUMMARY:Chase the Sun Tour 2027 DESCRIPTION:Chase the Sun Tour 2027\n\nTwo days of gentle touring to Kent\, then on Sunday\, the years longest day\, a long(er) distance ride chasing the sun back to Portsmouth.\n\nDay 1 – Midhurst & then across the High Weal d with an overnight stop in the vicinity of Tunbridge Wells. Distance appro x. 120Km\n\nDay 2 - ? onwards to Ramsgate (or maybe Dover)\, 120Km\n\nDay 3 – OUR BIG DAY CHASING THE SUN - Starting at sunrise(ish) 04:51hrs\, well t ake a coastal route back to Portsmouth\, aiming to arrive back at 21:22hrs. A distance of approx. 260Km (160 miles)\, so easily do-able in 17 ½ hrs\, and plenty of time for stops to eat and drink along the way.\n\n\n\nOptions for overnight stay are camping or B&B\, we can decide this and our routes once we know who is riding.\n\n\nEvent type(s): Other events \nRide leader/event organiser: Phil Beed \nhttps://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/chase-the-sun-tour/ CATEGORIES:Other events URL:https://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk/events/event/chase-the-sun-tour/ LOCATION:The Churchillian END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR