Saturday Saunter around historic Winchester

The ride is mainly on quiet roads and traffic free routes. This ride is suitable for beginners or returners and is limited to 6. Our pace will be slow and steady to allow everyone to get to know each other and gain confidence cycling within a group. We’ll always ride pace of the slowest rider, so no-one is left behind, and can always rest when needed.

Starting outside the main entrance of the disused River Park Leisure Centre we will ride around the outskirts of the city centre to Barfield Close and College Walk before heading to the traffic free Viaduct Way. There will be a short section on St Cross Road before returning to Winchester along the Viaduct and the quiet historic back streets of Winchester. Our coffee stop will be at the Cathedral Refectory towards the end of our ride. The on-road sections are short on busier roads or on quiet roads and will be carefully managed to ensure everyone feels safe and supported.

Please check your bike is in good working order and conduct a pre-ride safety check on your bike https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/get-active/mcheck/
Please also bring:
- Inner tube/ pump/ tyre levers for puncture repair (don't worry about getting a puncture, we can help)
- A drink
- Layers to suit the weather (no special gear is required just safe shoes/trainers)
- Mobile phone
- A lock for your bike and cash/ payment card for the coffee stop.

Please feel free to message me if you have any questions.

We especially welcome newcomers!