Difficulty Level: Medium-Hard | Speed: 14mph average | Distance: 45-65 miles
We are a harder-riding group offering half-day rides to coffee and back. Riding time is approximately 4 hours, at an average of around 14mph, a little slower if we head for the hills. With the all-important coffee stop lasting around 30 minutes, we usually return to the start point by around 1.30pm. Distances vary between 45-65 miles, with longer rides in the summer and shorter routes in the winter when fitness levels trend lower.
We make sure everyone is fully supported in the event of punctures or mechanicals, and if the group splits up on a hill then we re-group at the top. No-one gets left behind, we make sure everyone gets back home.
In the event we cancel a ride due to safety concerns we will e-mail by 8.00 am to notify you. You can join our email list, and if you enclose your telephone number, we will invite you to our WhatsApp group as well.
| Date | Time | Start | Coffee | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun | 09.00 | Merley Bridge | Moreton, Dovecote Cafe | |
| 06 Jul | 09.00 | Sandbanks Ferry | Lulworth, Main Car Park Café. | |
| 13 Jul | 09.00 | Christchurch Waitrose | Fordingbridge, Forde Inn. Tel: 01425 201907 | |
| 20 Jul | 09.00 | Wimborne Square | The View, Milton Abbass | |
| 27 Jul | 09.00 | Upton House | Athelhampton, Athelhampton House | |
| 03 Aug | 09.00 | Hurn Stores | Downton, The Borough. Tel: 01725 238083 | |
| 10 Aug | 09.00 | Merley Bridge | West Holme, Orchard Cafe. Tel: 01929 554716 | |
| 17 Aug | 09.00 | Sandbanks Ferry | East Creech, The Cake House. Tel 01929480519 | |
| 24 Aug | 09.00 | Christchurch Waitrose | Alderholt, Sticky Bun. Tel: 01425 625437 | |
| 31 Aug | 09.00 | Wimborne Square | Tarrant Gunville, Home Farm. 01258 830083 | |
| 07 Sep | 09.00 | Upton House | Poundbury, Cafe TBA | |
| 14 Sep | 09.00 | Hurn Stores | Lyndhurst, Tea House. Tel: 02380 282656 | |
| 21 Sep | 09.00 | Merley Bridge | Moreton, Dovecote Café. Tel: 01929 462243 | |
| 28 Sep | 09.00 | Sandbanks Ferry | Corfe Castle, Station Cafe. |
