Although due to rain overnight, Saturday morning is forecast to be dry (didn’t we hear that one last week?!) with the wind coming from the west. The roads are likely to be wet to start. All 3 routes initially go to Bourton and Hunters Lodge with the Blue and Pink routes then heading north to Redlynch and then on to Sparkford and Queen Camel, whilst the White route takes the more direct roads through Wincanton. The Pink route loops around RNAS Yeovilton before joining the other routes on the way to Sherborne. It’s then the run for home via Stalbridge.
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.
The routes all finish at The Old Brewery Cafe in Gillingham where you can stop for coffee, cake or lunch.
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: 97.8 kms, 984 m elevation – est speed 28 kmh+ / 17.5 mph +
Blue Route: 79.9 kms, 877 m elevation – est speed 24 kmh / 15 mph
White Route: 69.7 kms, 764 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.
