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Next Thursday - 31st May - we have an away ride starting in Milford-on-Sea. 62 miles through the Forest then picking up the Cattleman Way to Poole. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED CONTACT COLIN WATERS.
Start time - 0930 which will mean a 0800 start from Fleet. When coming into the Forest use Junction 2 off the M27 and follow the brown lorry signs to Lyndhurst - which avoids queuing to get into the Lyndhurst one way system.
The coffee stop: Cafe Velo Ringwood
Lunch Stop: The Lord Wimborne in Poole - a Wetherspoons. Not the best pub in Poole but huge (it used to be the main library) so we should get served relativelyquickly, reasonably priced and lots of seating outside.
Total Distance: 62ish miles depending on how things pan out.
Desciption:
A nice ride throught the forest to Ringwood. After a cuppa at the local velo cafe we will use the Castleman trail to get to Poole. www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/article/386532
This is an off road track - Mark Brett has ridden once before on a road tandem (albeit with 38mm wide tyres). He will check what state it is in a few days before the ride. It's a lovely route first recommended to us by someone who rides in a New Forest based club. Gravel bikes would eat this. Mountain bikes would be ok if the tyres are not too wide (the other two thirds of the ride is on the road)
We'll come home along the sea front road where there is a 10mph speed limit - this only matters near the few busy bits near main entrances to the beach - the rest is usually deserted! The sea front finishes near Christchurch and we will make our way back by road from there to Milford.
After the ride Mark and Sarah are happy to host tea and cakes before you make the journey home.
Castleman Trailway - dorsetforyou.com
dorsetforyou.gov.uk
The Castleman Trailway is one of Dorset's gentlest way-marked, walking, cycling and horse riding routes. This 16.5 mile (26.5 kilometres) trailway follows much of the old Southampton to Dorchester railway line. The trailway takes you through some of East Dorset's stunning landscape whilst also conne...As the designated leader for tomorrow's 24/05/18 ride I am cancelling due to the disgusting weather forecast. More information on the fleet Cycling group website
Sunday's ride is to the Tree House Coffee Shop, Four Marks. The route is lumpy and 44.7miles round trip back to HLC. Sunny weather has been booked. Bring adequate water as the temperatures will be warmer than normal. GPX route is available from link below. Any questions, please contact me via the What's App group. Saty
ridewithgps.com/routes/27546306