Saturday 8th June 2019 9:00am

Starting from - Meet at Eversley Park/Worthies Social Club car park, Loader Close, off Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy (signpost on Lovedeon Lane). SO23 7TF. Free parking available if needed. SO23 7NJ

  • 30.6 miles
  • Road
  • 3 hr
  • Challenging
  • Winchester
  • Adults 16+ only
  • Women only

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

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Hampshire
SO23 7NJ

Have you been riding for a while and are wondering whether you can push the pace a bit? Are you keen to try but don’t want to go out on your own?

Perhaps you are an experienced – but lapsed – cyclist and have been thinking that it’s about time you dusted off your wheels, or you might be training for a sportive and want to build up your distances. If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of these, then these improver rides are definitely for you!

Designed to encourage those who want to go a little faster, or who want to work at regaining previous form without any pressure, we are working towards an average pace of 13 mph (similar to the CTC intermediate/moderate pace), which is roughly equivalent to two hours on a 25-mile ride – excluding the coffee break. Distances vary from around 25 to 40 miles on these rides and there is always a welcome stop for coffee and cake en route. As this is Hampshire, be prepared for some hills, although you will get plenty of encouragement to help you.

This route takes us out via Easton into the Candover Valley, where we turn towards North Waltham before heading back via Steventon to Popham Airfield, where we’ll stop for coffee. This is around 22 miles into the ride, so over half way around. Our return takes us via Stoke Charity back to Kings Worthy.

Please ensure you have a roadworthy bicycle and don’t forget to bring a puncture repair kit, pump and spare inner tube(s). Although we will be stopping for a coffee break, do bring a drink and something to eat to keep you going. Ensure you have clothing appropriate for the weather conditions but if the forecast is concerning, I will cancel the ride as a last resort. Please provide a mobile number when you book so that I can send a text in addition to messaging via the forum, should this be necessary.

Note that although the ride has been advertised as suitable for women only, confident teens (accompanied by a responsible adult) who are able to maintain the advertised average speed may also come along.

If you are unsure whether this ride is for you, please get in touch using the ‘conversation’ link below to find out – if you have read this far, then you must be keen to have a go!

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