Saturday 13th April 2019 9:00am

Starting from - Meet at Eversley Park/Worthies Social Club car park, Loader Close, off Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy (signpost on Lovedeon Lane). Free parking available if needed. SO23 7TF

  • 34.2 miles
  • Road
  • 3 hr 50 mins
  • Challenging
  • Winchester
  • Adults 16+ only
  • Women only

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

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Hampshire
SO23 7TF

Have you been riding for a while and are wondering whether you can push the pace a bit? Are you keen to try but don’t want to go out on your own?

Perhaps you are an experienced – but lapsed – cyclist and have been thinking that it’s about time you dusted off your wheels. If the answer is ‘yes’ to either (or both) of these, then these improver rides are definitely for you!

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 along. The cafe on this route is at the Bus Stop Cafe in the grounds of the Bombay Sapphire Distillery in Laverstoke, which is around 23 miles into the ride.

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!

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!

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