Changeable probably best describes the forecast for tomorrow – that’s the forecast keeps changing! There may be some precipitation …. or there may not be!
The Blue and Pink routes make their way to Blandford via the Tarrant valley. The Blues head up and over Bulbarrow to Hazelbury and return via Sturminster and Marnhull. The Pink route goes up the Dunbury climb and on to Milton Abbas, returning via Kings Stag and Stalbridge.
The White route heads to the Okefords (Child & Fitzpaine), Hazebury, Kings Stag and back via Marnhull.
The rides end at the Old Brewery Cafe and Kitchen for coffee, cake, or brunch.
Meet at 9.00 am at the Wheels car park, Station Road, Gillingham. Please ensure you download your chosen route to your GPS device, and remember to bring your ride essentials, particularly sufficient liquid refreshement.
There is nothing to stop a group splitting into a ‘light’ and a ‘dark’ group, and a slower group can take on a longer route or a faster group ride a shorter route. All rides are no drop rides but please select a group suited to your ability!
Pink Route: 97.4 kms, 1,157 m elevation – est speed 28 kmh+ / 17.5 mph +
Blue Route: 84.7 kms, 945 m elevation – est speed 24 kmh / 15 mph
White Route: 56.4 kms, 538 m elevation – est speed 20 kmh / 12 mph
For those who have issues downloading their routes, here’s the guide for a Garmin device and here’s the guide for a Wahoo device.