Festival Rides

Key

L = Bring packed lunch

FF = Family Friendly

R = Refreshments available

PL = Packed lunch advised

T = Toilets available

V = Viewing / Rest stops en route

OR = Suitable for off road cycles

RC = Suitable for road cycles

 

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Saturday 18 September

Earl Mountbatten Ride

Fighting Cocks Free House, Arreton 9.45am

Booking Advised

Cost: £5 donation to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice

Circular route using a mixture of off road terrain, tracks, quiet country lanes and mostly minor roads. Stops along route with a mid-way stop at Bevois Farm, Niton for refreshments. Fluids and bright clothing essential. Donations to the Hospice, in memory of Paul McDermott

Contact: Fraser McDermott 07790 325527

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Moderate

Time & Distance: 3 hours, 15 miles

Key:  OR, T, V, FF

 

Launch Day

County Hall Car Park 10:00am - 4:00pm

Booking Not Essential

Cost:  Free

Cycling displays, activities and entertainment for the whole family. Including the crazy Sink or Swim challenge. Bike stunt shows, David Randini and much more.

Contact: Isle of Wight Council Events Team 01983 823070

Website:   www.sunseaandcycling.com

Key:   R, FF, T

 

Sink or Swim

Newport Quay 10:30am

Booking Advised

Cost:  Free

Take the sink or swim challenge and build your own pedal powered craft to cross the River Medina. Entry available on the day. Spectators can have a go in the festival swans after the race is finished.

Contact:  Isle of Wight Council Events Team 01983 823070

Website:  www.sunseaandcycling.com

Key:  R, T, FF

 

Cycling with Sarah and Sarah 

Car Park opposite Carisbrooke Priory 10:30am 

Booking Not Essential

Cost:  Free

Cycle from Carisbrooke onto the Shepards Trail through Gatcombe. The strenuous cycle ride then goes onto Worsley Trail to Brighstone followed by the Tennyson Trail and lastly back to Carisbrooke.

Grade & Pace:   Strenuous & Moderate

Time:  3 hours

Contact:  Sarah Tate & Sarah Perkin 07796 694582

Key:  PL, OR, V

 

Ride to Launch

Medham 11:00am  

Not Essential

Cost: Free

Easy family ride from Medham (opposite Northwood Garage) to the launch of the Cycling Festival. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Grade & Pace:  Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance: 1 hour, 4 miles

Contact:  Val Lawson 01983 298284

Key:  PL, FF

 

Tennyson & West Wight Challenge   

Carisbrooke Castle 11:00am   

Booking Not Essential   

Cost:  Free 

Take in the Tennyson Trail, West Wight, Shorwell and Bowcombe finishing in Carisbrooke. Please bring spare inner tubes and fluid. 

Grade & Pace: Strenuous & Moderate

Time:  4 hours

Contact:  Simon Riley 07737 645233

Key:  PL, OR, V

 

Change4Life Family Ride  

St Martins Road car park, Wroxall 2:00pm   

Booking Not Essential 

Cost: Free

A gentle family ride along the railway line to Shanklin, stopping for healthy refreshments before returning by the same route.  

Grade & Pace:  Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance: 1.5 hours, 8 miles

Contact:  Louise Gray 01983 814283 

Website:  www.change4life.co.uk

Key:  R, FF, V

 

 

Sunday 19 September

West Wight Triathlon

West Wight Sports Centre 9.00am  

Booking Essential 

Cost:  £28 (for non-BTA members) £26 (for BTA members) £40 a team

600m pool swim, 35km cycle, 7.5 km run. The friendly welcome and stunning scenery make this a must.

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Moderate

Time:  All Day

Contact:  Clare Griffin 01983 752168

Website:  www.westwight.co.uk/triathlon

Key:  PL, R, T, V

 

Sunshine Variation 

Sandown High School Bus Circle 9:00am   

Booking Essential  

Cost:  Donation to NSPCC  

Undulating through woodland and along tracks to Horringford finishing with a long easy pull along the cycle track. The ride pace will be dictated by the ground conditions on the day.

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Moderate

Time & Distance:  3 hours, 15 miles

Contact:  Matt Ostler 07976 009239

Key:  R, OR, T, V

 

Bobbies on Bikes

Cowes Police Station 9:00am 

Not open to public

Cost:  Donation to Charity

Isle of Wight Police will be cycling around the Island for charity starting at Cowes Police Station and following the Round Island Route taking in all the police stations along the way.

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Moderate

Time & Distance: 6 hours, 60 miles

Contact:  Lisa Paul 07818 414817

Key:  PL, T, V

 

Wayfarer's Sunday Run  

See website for location 9:00am   

Booking Not Essential

Cost:  Free  

Join the weekly outing with the Wayfarer's Cycle Touring Club as they meander through pretty and varied scenery on the Island. There will be an 11am tea stop at a venue to be confirmed.

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Moderate

Time & Distance: 3 hours, 20 miles

Contact:  info@cycleisland.co.uk

Website:  www.cycleisland.co.uk

Key:  R, T, FF, RC, V

 

Hills Killer

Shanklin, Chale or Freshwater 9:00am - 11:00am 

Booking Advised     

Cost:  £15 Adult (£18 on the day) Under 18 £5 (£6 on the day)

Take the challenge of an orienteering event against the clock as you pit your bike against the 3, 7 or 14 hills. Refreshments available at the finish.

Grade & Distance: Strenuous & Fast

Time & Distance:  All Day, 3 hills = 13 miles, 7 hills = 26 miles, 14 hills = 52 miles

Contact:  Isle of Wight Council Events Team 01983 823070

Website:  www.sunseaandcycling.com

Key:  PL, OR

 

Teddy Bears Picnic at the Farm

Nettlecombe Farm 11:00am 

Booking Essential 

Cost:  Donation to Piam Brown Ward 

A short cycle around the farm followed by a play in the playground, a picnic and a chance to see the animals. Please bring an adult, your favourite teddy bear and a picnic! Under 8's only.

Grade & Pace:  Easy & Gentle

Time:  2 hours

Contact:  Liz & William Morris 07909 832901

Website:  www.nettlecombefarm.co.uk

Key:  PL, FF

 

Paul Fletcher Memorial Ride

Rosemary Cottage, Langbridge 11:00am 

Booking Advised

Cost:  Donation to British Heart Foundation 

An easy and fun family ride along the cycle track (route 23) to Shide then back to Rosemary Cottage for a BBQ and refreshments. This ride is in memory of Paul Fletcher.

Grade & Pace:  Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance:  2 hours, 12 miles

Contact:  David Hughes 01983 867735

Website:  www.rosemarycottagebreaks.co.uk

Key:  FF, V, RA

 

Troll Trail 

Old Railway Station, Merstone 2.00pm  

Cost:  Essential Donation to Gift to Nature

Exciting family scavenger hunt along the Troll Trail which forms part of the Route 23 cycleway.

Grade & Pace:  Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance:  2 hours, 12 miles

Contact:  Samantha Buck (01983) 535892

Website:  www.gifttonature.org.uk

Key: PL, FF

 

Exploring the North West Wight

Sun Inn, Calbourne 2:00pm 

Booking Not Essential 

Cost:  Donation to Woodland Trust 

A mainly off road cycle incorporating Swainston, Watchingwell, Porchfield and Newtown. The cycle ride (suitable for the over 12's) also goes through Shalfleet, Hampstead and Newbridge.

Grade & Pace: Moderate & Moderate

Time & Distance: 4 hours, 21 miles

Contact:  Mike Howell 01983 551239 

Key:  PL, R, T, FF, V

 

Monday 20 September

Wheel of Life School Challenge

20th - 24th September Various Schools

Booking Not Essential

Cost:  Donation to Age Concern

The Wheel of Life School Challenge encourages schools to take part in fun cycling events throughout the week, whilst raising money for Age Concern Isle of Wight.

Grade & Pace  Easy & Gentle

Contact: Susan Graves 01983 525282

Website:  www.aciw.org.uk

 

Newton Circular

Newtown National Trust Visitors Centre 10:00am  

Booking Advised

Cost: Donation to National Trust

Pound Lane, Five Houses, New Bridge, Station Road, Warlands Lane and Shafleet. Then back to Newtown for tea and cakes.

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Gentle

Time & Distance: 1.5 hours, 12 miles

Contact:  Hilary and Chris Bevis 01983 527796

Key: T, FF, V

 

Studio Cycling

TJ's, Lake, Sandown 12:00pm 

Booking Essential

Cost:  Free

Experience hills, flats and sprints in a safe environment. No cars, no mud, no rain. An indoor cycling class for those who have never tried Studio Cycling before.

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Moderate

Time: 50 minutes

Contact: 01983 406123

Key:  T

 

Wheels around Wootton

Woodman Arms, Station Road 2:00pm

Booking Not Essential

Cost:  Donation to Woodland Trust

A circular route on tracks and minor roads around Wootton from South to North, then West to Whippingham and Binfield. Tea break at "Last Post" Post Box Museum. Suitable for over 12's only.

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Moderate

Time & Distance:   2 Hours, 8. 5 miles

Contact:  Mike Howell 01983 551239

Key: R, OR, T, V, FF

 

Tuesday 21 September

Sunshine Trail Extra

Morrisons, Lake10:00am

Booking Advised

Cost:  Donation to Children's Hospice

Take to the extended Sunshine Trail cycling to Wroxall and stopping in Godshill for refreshments.

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Moderate

Time & Distance: 3.5 hours, 20 miles

Contact:  Graham White 01983 866679

Key: PL, R, T, V, OF

 

 

Tykes, Trikes and Echium Spikes

Ventnor Botanic Gardens 10:30am

Booking Not Essential

Cost:  Car Parking Charge on entry to the Botanic Gardens. Donations to the Barely Born Appeal.

The ride is a short gentle pootle around Ventnor Botanic Gardens aimed at toddlers and young children. It will involve a stop at the fantastic play park on site. There are all the facilities necessary for this age group including baby changing and a cafe. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Grade & Pace:  Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance: 1.5 hours, 0.5 miles

Contact:  Joel Bateman 07970 009820

Key: R, T, FF, V

 

Chessell Picnic Potter

Newtown Town Hall 11:00am

Booking Not Essential

Cost:  Free

Cycle an on road route nearly all on undulating rural lanes stopping near Chessell for a picnic.

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Gentle

Time & Distance: 3 hours, 14 miles

Contact:  Alan Rowe 01983 520402

Website: www.iowcycleroutes.co.uk

Key: PL, V

 

Cycle Maintenance

Sandham Middle School Sandown 6:00pm

Booking Essential

Cost:  Free

Learn how to look after your bike and do basic maintenance tasks by yourself including a bike check and roadside repair.

Time:  3 hours

Contact: Gavin Sullivan (01983) 761800

Website:  www.wightoffroad.co.uk

Key:  FF, T

 

Wednesday 22 September 

Cycle to Work

Various locations 9:00am

Booking Essential

Cost:  Free

If you have always thought about cycling to work but have never done it, now is your chance to join a regular cycling commuter. Please telephone for your nearest starting location.

Contact:  Isle of Wight Council Events Team 01983 823070

 

Cycle to Work - Cowes to Newport

Start of Cowes to Newport Cycle Track 7:45am

Booking Not Essential

Cost:  Free

A chance to join a regular cycling commuter on the short, flat journey along the cycle track from Cowes to Newport. It offers a chance to talk to the ride leader about practicalities of cycling to work and the benefits. Bring a bike lock so you can secure your bike at your place of work, change clothes for work and remember to wear a helmet.

Grade & Pace:  Easy & Moderate

Time & Distance: 30 minutes, 4 miles

Contact:  Anna Price 01983 823544

 

Autumn Tints Ride

Morrisons, Lake 9:30am

Booking Not Essential

Cost:  Free

Join in with the Autumn Tints ride. Meander through the pretty and varied scenery of the Island to Morton Manor in Brading. Morning ride with a tea stop.

Grade & Pace:  Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance:   2 hours, 10 miles

Website:  www.autumntints.org.uk

Key: R, RC, T, FF, V

 

West Wight Wine Wander

The End of the Line Café, Freshwater 10:00am

Booking Advised

Cost: Free

Meet at the End of the Line Cafe, Freshwater. Cycle along track to Yarmouth on to Thorley Wellow. Stopping at Rossitors Vineyard for visit and free tasting (limited numbers). Then to Yarmouth for lunch, then back via the track to Freshwater Bay.

Grade & Pace:  Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance: 5 hours, 15 miles

Contact:  John and Margaret Steggles 01983 759576  

Key:  PL, R, T, FF

 

Brighstone Forest

Jubilee Car Park 10:00am

Booking Not Essential

Cost:  Free

Cycle via the Bridleway to Shorwell Village road then on to Brighstone Forest and explore various routes around the forest.

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Moderate

Time & Distance: 2 hours, 5 miles

Contact:  Steve Dines 01983 289918

Key:  OR

 

Sunshine Trail Extra

Morrisons, Lake  12:00pm 

Booking Advised 

Cost: Donation to Children's Hospice

Take to the extended Sunshine Trail cycling to Wroxall and stopping in Godshill for refreshments.

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Moderate

Time & Distance: 3.5 hours, 20 miles

Contact:  Graham White 01983 866679

Key: PL, R, T, V, OF

 

Change4Life Lunchtime Ride

Cycle Track Car Park, Shide Road, Newport 12:15pm

Booking Not Essential

An enjoyable lunchtime ride along the Newport to Sandown cycle track, see how far we can get before turning round in order to return to work by 1pm.

Cost: Free

Grade & Pace:  Easy & Moderate

Time & Distance: 45 minutes, 6 miles

Contact:  Louise Gray 01983 814283

Website:  www.change4life.co.uk

Key: FF

 

Exploring the North West Wight

Sun Inn, Calbourne 2:00pm  

Booking Not Essential  

Cost:  Donation to Woodland Trust

A mainly off road cycle incorporating Swainston, Watchingwell, Porchfield and Newtown. The cycle ride (suitable for the over 12's) also goes through Shalfleet, Hampstead and Newbridge.  

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Moderate

Time & Distance: 4 hours 21 miles

Contact:   Mike Howell 01983 551239

Key:  PL, R, T, FF, V

 

Cycle Maintenance 

Dover Park School 6:00pm

Booking Essential

Cost:  Free

Learn how to look after your bike and do basic maintenance tasks by yourself including a bike check and roadside repair.

Time: 3 hours

Contact: Gavin Sullivan 01983 761800

Website: www.wigthoffroad.co.uk

Key: FF, T

 

Thursday 23 September  

Shanklin Coastal Trail

Old Village Car Park 10:00am

Booking Essential 

Cost: Free 

Taking in Shanklin, Ventnor, Bonchurch, St Lawrence and Wroxall. Off road cycles recommended due to some of the route using a former railway line which is rough in places. Moderate grade but gentle pace so should suit amateur cyclists keen or otherwise.

Time: 3 hours, 12 miles

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Gentle

Contact:  Jenny Anderson 07506 721144

Key: R, OR, T, V

 

A Cycle Ride for Softies

Merstone Old Railway Station 10:00am

Booking Advised

Cost:  Donation to Macmillan Nurses

Leisurely ride via Sunshine route and Clifftop Walk, stopping at Sandown Pier for lunch refreshments and teashop stop at Godshill on way back. Walking when necessary. Interesting facts can be related on route. Please bring a bike lock.

Grade & Pace:  Easy & Gentle 

Time & Distance:  7 hours, 14 miles 

Contact:  Iris Fay 01983 741092

Key:  R, T, FF, V

 

Sunshine Trail Extra

Morrison’s, Lake 12:00pm   

Booking Advised

Cost:  Donation to Children's Hospice

Take to the extended Sunshine Trail cycling to Wroxall and stopping in Godshill for refreshments.

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Moderate

Time & Distance:   3.5 hours, 20 miles

Contact:  Graham White (01983) 866679

Key:  PL, R, T, FF, V, OF

 

Wheels around Wootton

Woodman Arms, Station Road 2:00pm 

Booking Not Essential

Cost:  Donation to Woodland Trust

A circular route on tracks and minor roads around Wootton from South to North, then West to Whippingham and Binfield. Tea break at "Last Post" Post Box Museum. Suitable for over 12's only.

Grade & Pace: Moderate & Moderate

Time & Distance:  2 hours, 8.5 miles

Contact:  Mike Howell (01983) 551239

Key: R, OR, T, V, FF

 

Cycle Maintenance

Riverside Centre, Newport 6:00pm 

Booking Essential 

Cost:  Free 

Learn how to look after your bike and do basic maintenance tasks by yourself including a bike check and roadside repair.

Time: 3 hours

Contact: Gavin Sullivan (01983) 761800

Website:  www.wightoffroad.co.uk

Key:  FF, T

 

 

Vectis Road Cycling Club Ride

St James Square, Newport  7:15pm

Booking Not Essential

Cost:  Free

Social ride with a pub stop at the end then return your own way home. Bikes must be fitted with lights.

Grade & Pace: Moderate & Moderate

Time & Distance: 3 hours, 20 miles

Contact: Vectis Road Cycling Club

Key: R, RC, T

 

Friday 24 September  

Brighstone Circular 

Brighstone Methodist Church 10:00am 

Booking Advised

Cost: Donation to Tear Fund 

A gentle outing led by Veteran Cycle Club members following the Military Road to Chale and back by the lanes via Yafford to Brighstone for free tea and cakes.

Grade & Pace: Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance: 1.5 hours, 12 miles

Contact:  Hilary and Chris Bevis 01983 527796

Key:  R, RC, OR, T, FF, V

 

Estuary Escapade

Yarmouth Youth Centre, Station Road Yarmouth  10:00am 

Booking Essential 

Cost: Free

Starting from Yarmouth Youth Centre the ride will cycle up the Yarmouth - Freshwater cycle track stopping to view and discover the Western Yar Estuary and the surrounding countryside. We will then cross the Causeway and visit All Saints Churchyard before returning the same way.

Grade & Paste: Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance: 2 hours, 5 miles

Contact: Nick Webb 01983 823893

Key: RC, V

 

Chalk Downs and River Banks

Ryde 11:00am 

Booking Essential 

Cost:  Free

Explore the landscape of hedgerows and woods that lie behind Ryde. Then cross the ridge of the chalk downs and drop steeply into the fertile valley of the East Yar. Cycle your way alongside the river, then take the lanes to the historic town of Brading before returning to Ryde.

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Gentle

Time & Distance: 3 hours, 15 miles

Contact: Jenny Anderson 07506 721144

Key: R, T

 

South Wight Pub Trail 

Wight Mouse Inn, Chale 4:00pm 

Booking Not Essential 

Cost:  Donation to Gift to Nature 

Chale to Brighstone visiting several family friendly pubs along the way. Option to stay for a meal at the Wight Mouse after.

Grade & Pace: Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance: 3 hours, 10 miles

Contact:  Claire Critchison 01983 551688

Key: R, T, FF, V

 

Newtown Circular

Mill Road Car Park, Shalfleet 4:00pm 

Booking Advised 

Cost:  Free

A fairly easy ride around the Newtown area on quiet lanes with a few tracks which may be a little muddy.

Grade & Pace:  Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance: 1.5 hours, 7 miles

Contact:  Linda Richter 07929 596351

Key:  R, FF, V

 

Spinfit Challenge

Spinfit, Newport Industrial Estate 5:00pm 

Booking Not Essential 

Cost:  Free

Exciting off road route starting and finishing in Newport, taking you around the central part of the Island. Including steps, technical sections and single track. Bring basic tool kit, inner tube and 1.5l of drinking water. Helmet required.

Grade & Pace: Strenuous & Moderate

Time & Distance: 2.5 hours, 15 miles

Contact: Steve Mills (01983) 522411    

Website: www.spinfit.co.uk

Key: OF

 

Saturday 25 September  

 

Recycle the Island Blue Route 

Tesco, Ryde 9:00am 

Booking Essential 

Cost:  £10 registration fee to go to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

A fun cycling event to generate awareness of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. The 15 mile Blue Route will take you past several of the textile banks that raise funds for the charity.

Grade & Pace: Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance: 1-3 hours, 15 miles

Contact: Wendy Eldridge 07917 808424

Website: www.hiow-airambulance.org.uk

Key: PL, R, RC, T, FF, V

 

Recycle the Island Red Route

Tesco, Ryde   9:00am 

Booking Essential 

Cost:  £10 registration fee to go to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

The 50 mile Red Route is for those wanting a bigger challenge. The route takes you past many of the textile banks that raise funds for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. 

Grade & Pace: Strenuous & Moderate

Time & Distance: 4-6 hours, 50 miles

Contact: Wendy Eldridge 07919 808424

Website:  www.hiow-airambulance.org.uk

Key:  PL, R, RC, T, V

 

Explore the bay by bike

Waves Café, Shanklin Esplanade 9:30am

Booking Essential

Cost:  Adults £5.00, Children £3.25, Concession £4.99, Family (2+2) £15, Family (2+3) £17

Meet at Shanklin to lock bikes up. Then take a Fossil walk to Shanklin beach stopping for coffee or an ice cream. Then cycle the revetment to Dinosaur Isle, with entry to the museum.

Grade & Pace: Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance: 2.5 hours plus museum time, 2.5 miles

Contact:  Trevor Price 01983 404344

Website:  www.dinosaurisle.com/events.aspx

Key:  R, FF, T, V

 

Wight Challenge

Jersey Camp, Porchfield 9:30am 

Booking Essential  

Cost:  £40 per person plus sponsorship

Triathlon event held in the West Wight. Includes a 3mile canoe and 8mile run. Must be done in teams of 3. Fund raiser for Wessex Heartbeat.

Grade & Pace: Strenuous & Fast

Time & Distance: 3 hours, 18 miles

Contact: Joanna Minchin 07790 401036

Website:   www.wightchallenge.co.uk

Key: R, OR, V

 

Go Ride Cycle Day  

St Thomas Square, Newport  10:00am - 3:00pm 

Not Essential 

Cost: Free

British Cycling Federation coaches will be on hand to help with riding and race skills. Equipment is provided but riders may bring their own. Drop in and have a go!

Grade & Pace: Easy & Gentle

Contact:  Ian Rock 01983 550016

Key:  FF

 

 

Hills and Hedgerows

Ryde Town Square, by the Crown 11:00am 

Not Essential 

Cost:  Donation to Help for Heroes

A circular and sometimes hilly route starting in Ryde and proceeding on the quiet lanes and roads of Ryde dropping down to the Yar Valley, heading towards Brading on the Sandown cycleway and then through Adgestone. Stop in Brading for refreshments at one of the pubs, and then return to Ryde along quiet roads passing through Upton.

Grade & Pace: Moderate & Moderate

Time & Distance: 3 hours, 15 miles

Contact:  Matt Ford 07928 109999

Key: R, V

 

Sunshine Special

Shanklin Train Station 2:00pm

Booking Essential 

Cost:  Free

A gentle ride along the sunshine trail into Godshill. A chance to chat at the Griffin pub with light refreshments before returning to Shanklin.

Grade & Pace: Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance: 3 hours, 10 miles

Contact: Elaine Cesar 01983 823070

Website:  www.sunseaandcycling.com

Key: R, T

 

 

Sunday 26 September 

 

Wayfarer's Sunday Run

See website for location 9:00am 

Booking Not Essential

Cost:  Free

Join the weekly outing with the Wayfarer's Cycle Touring Club as they meander through pretty and varied scenery on the Island. There will be an 11am tea stop at a venue to be confirmed.

Grade & Pace: Moderate & Moderate

Time & Distance: 3 hours, 20 miles

Contact: info@cycleisland.co.uk

Website: www.cycleisland.co.uk

Key: R, RC, T, FF, V

 

Ups and Downs

Sandown High School Bus Circle 9:00am

Booking Essential

Cost: Donation to NSPCC

Tackle some tough slopes over Brading Downs and then cycle onto the bridle ways and lanes with some connecting B roads.

Grade & Pace: Strenuous & Moderate

Time & Distance: 4 hours, 70 miles

Contact:  Matt Ostler 07976 009239

Key: R, OR, T, V

 

Cycle the Wight 1

Yarmouth, East Cowes, Ryde, Blackgang 9:00am - 11:00am

Booking Advised

Cost: £5 registration plus sponsorship

70 mile route around the Isle of Wight following the round the Island cycle route. This event is not a race but a test of endurance and will raise money for the British Heart Foundation.

Grade & Pace: Strenuous & Moderate

Time & Distance: All day, 70 miles

Contact:  Leah St John 01892 893918

Website:  www.bhf.org.uk

Key: PL, R, V, T

 

Cycle the Wight 2

East Cowes, Ryde, Blackgang 9:00am - 11:00am

Booking Advised 

Cost: £5 registration plus sponsorship 

50 mile shorter route around the Isle of Wight taking in minor roads and lanes wherever possible. This is not a race but a test of endurance and will raise money for the British Heart Foundation.

Grade & Pace: Strenuous & Moderate

Time & Distance: All Day, 50 miles

Contact:  Leah St John 01892 893918

Website:  www.bhf.org.uk

Key: R, PL, T, V

 

Cycle the Wight 3

Shanklin Train Station 11am

Booking Essential

Cost: £5 registration plus sponsorship

Approximately 15 miles guided family route following the Sunshine Trail. Taking in minor roads and lanes wherever possible. Please note that booking is essential and registration cannot be taken on the day.

Grade & Pace: Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance: 3.5 hrs, 15 miles

Contact: Leah St John 01892 893918

Website: www.bhf.org.uk

Key: PL, R, WC, V

 

Pedal 4 Parkinson's Route 1

Riverside Centre, Newport or Corner of Newport Road and Artic Road, Cowes 10:00am 

Booking Advised

Cost:  Sponsored event for the Parkinson's Disease Society

A short ride along Newport to Cowes cycle track and back.

Grade & Pace: Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance: 1.5 hours, 8 miles

Contact: George Hanson 01983 740951

Website:  www.pedal4parkinsons.co.uk

Key: R, FF

 

Pedal 4 Parkinson's Route 2

Riverside Centre, Newport or Perowne Way Sandown, next to Fariway Holiday Park    10:00am

Booking Advised

Cost: Sponsored event for the Parkinson's Disease Society 

A moderate ride along the Newport to Sandown cycle track and back.

Grade & Pace:  Moderate & Gentle

Time & Distance: 2.5 hours, 16 miles

Contact: George Hanson 01983 740951

Website:  www.pedal4parkinsons.co.uk

Key: R, FF

 

Pedal 4 Parkinson's Route 3

Riverside Centre, Newport 10:00am 

Booking Advised

Cost: Sponsored event for the Parkinson's Disease Society

For the more adventurous a challenging ride to Freshwater and back through Yarmouth, Newtown and Shalfleet.

Grade & Pace: Strenuous & Moderate

Time & Distance: 3 hours, 26 miles

Contact: George Hanson 01983 740951

Website:  www.pedal4parkinsons.co.uk

Key: R, FF

 

Sunday outing with ice cream

Newport End of Cowes Cycle Track 2:00pm 

Booking Essential

Cost: Free

A gentle ride along the cycle track with a stop for ice cream (additional cost) before heading back to Newport.

Grade & Pace: Easy & Gentle

Time & Distance: 2 hours, 10 miles

Contact:  Anna Price 01983 823070

Key: R, FF, V

City to Solent Bike Ride Challenge
Clapham Common to Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
Booking Essential
Cost: £3.00 sponsorship
85 miles cycling challenge in the aid of young people with speech and communication impairments who attend St Catherine's
Grade & Pace: Strenuous and Moderate
Time & Distance:  10 hours, 85 miles
Contact: Susan Graves 01983 857209 or susan@stcatherines.org.uk
Website: www.stcatherines.org.uk
Key: R, T, V, RC