Breeze Winchester Improvers: Kings Worthy-Middle Wallop (4 of 4 in series)

Winchester Breeze Improvers ride series 4 of 4 (Breeze through Winter)
This is the last in a series of four rides with a gradual increase in distance. If you are considering entering a sportive or audax this year, then let me know and we can work towards building up to it.

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 and there is always a welcome stop for coffee and cake. As this is Hampshire, be prepared for some hills, although you will get plenty of encouragement to help you.

This ride takes us west, out via Crawley and the Somborne Valley before we turn north towards Middle Wallop and the home of the Museum of Army Flying, where we will stop for a welcome break at around 21 miles. Our return takes us through Leckford and Chilbolton, before heading back via Stoke Charity.

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, although if the forecast is concerning, I will cancel the ride. Although I will send a message via the website, please also provide a mobile number when you book so that I can send a text as well, as this may not be until the evening before – cancellation is a last resort!

Please also 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. E-bikes welcome but be prepared for a few grumbles when you shoot off up hills ahead of the rest of us!

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!