Basingstoke: Portsmouth Arms to Bentworth - Hilly 18m

This ride is slightly longer than the 13 'hilly' mile end of June; the start and finish are the same but there is an added middle section slightly flatter but still a bit 'undulating' ;-) So would suit those who liked that ride/ want to challenge themselves more, or those who are happy to be social, meet and wait at the top of hills etc. This is a steady ride. Mountain bikes welcome if you are happy to ride this route on a mountain bike. We take the cycle path initially from the Portsmouth Arms then head up over the M3 to Farleigh Wallop. Down and up the 'big dipper' through Ellisfield, down by The Fox on Green Lane, then to Bradley and Bentworth, and back via Ellisfield on different road, back to Portsmouth Arms. I've said 2 hours to allow time to regroup at tops of hills etc. Make sure you've got lights on your bike, and high visibility items if you have them - we should be absolutely fine but you never know punctures etc... We can stop for a drink at Portsmouth Arms at the end weather etc dependent. Keep track of us or contact us with queries on facebook.com/breezingstoke or email [email protected] twitter @breezingstoke See you then! Ruth