Spring is still in hibernation and the forecast isn’t great for Saturday. For the hardy, there are three outdoor routes which all make their way to Blandford and back via Sturminster and Marnhull. Given the roads are likely to be damp and temperatures overnight will drop to freezing, the meet time this week will be 9.30 am.
The rides end at the Old Brewery Cafe and Kitchen for coffee, cake, or a big late breakfast / brunch (a White Group favourite).
Meet at 9.30 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: 83.0 kms, 953 m elevation – est speed 28 kmh+ / 17.5 mph +
Blue Route: 75.1 kms, 832 m elevation – est speed 24 kmh / 15 mph
White Route: 66.2kms,772 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.
