Basingstoke: Down Grange to Dummer and Ellisfield (on road)

We'll head out towards Oakley along Pack Lane then quiet roads via North Waltham to Dummer, up again to Farleigh Wallop and Ellisfield, then to Cliddesden, across to Hatch Warren and back to Down Grange via Coniston Road. This is a good route for hill practice and is intended as such! We'll regroup at the top. We are aiming to get round including drinks stops etc in under 2 hours so ride time around 11-12mph. Make sure your dress to the conditions, definitely some sort of gloves, and if you are normally a faster rider but happy to be social, consider an extra layer. Check your tyres are pumped up and bring spare inner tubes - if you're not sure what you need just bring your wheel or the whole bike into a bike shop and ask them to supply you - we can help fix things but it's easier if there is a tube that definitely fits your bike :-) Hockey Club will be open for coffee, tea, snacks or full bar if you prefer! Any queries, drop me a note. Hope to see you there! Ruth