Saturday Saunter along Hockley Viaduct to St Cross

This ride is suitable for beginners or returners and is limited to 6. The ride is around town and along the river so mainly on the flat on quiet roads and traffic free routes. 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, and can always rest when needed.

Starting outside the main entrance of River Park Leisure Centre we will be heading to the cycle path by the weirs and the traffic free Viaduct Way. There will be a short section on St Cross Road before returning to Winchester along the Viaduct and Garnier Road. We will stop at St Cross Hospital for refreshments before returning along the quiet historic back streets of Winchester to our start. 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
- Padlock and payment for refreshments
- Layers to suit the weather (no special gear is required just safe shoes/trainers)
- Mobile phone

There is no charge for car parking at Hillier Way car park for the first three hours; a short walk from the start or pay parking is available outside the disused leisure centre.

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

We especially welcome newcomers!