Thursday tootle to Twyford

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 at the pace of the slowest rider, so no-one is left behind.

Starting outside the main entrance of the disused River Park Leisure Centre we will be heading to the cycle path by the weirs. Along Kingsgate to St Cross Hospital and then on to Hockley Viaduct. Towards Compton and our first hill up to the bridge over the motorway is followed by a lovely downhill stretch through Shawford and Twyford on quiet country lanes. We go up our last hill before a short section on the main road, back along the cycle path towards Garnier Road. Along the quiet historic back streets of Winchester to our refreshments at the Refectory before returning to our start.

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 snack, if you think you will need one, and 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.