2022-03-27 Sunday E Ride Ashdown Reliability Trial starting Horsham
Speed: 17 mph +
Dist: 50 miles +
This ride is suitable for those advanced riders looking for a good workout and confident that they can ride within the guidelines.
Event info
This week, we will cycle from Horsham to Ashdown as part of the Horsham Reliability Trial. A possible, sensible route is here (Ridewithgps).
There will be more information from Horsham at the bottom of this page on their website.
Spring Reliability Trial Sunday 27th March 22
HQ is the Forest School Youth Wing, Compton's Lane, Horsham RH13 5NT. This event consists of two rides:
The Ashdown Challenge 62 miles from 9.00am. Time standards - 4.5, 4, and 3.5hrs
The Kirdford Spin 36 miles from 9.25am. Time standards - 3.5, and 2.75hrs
The hall will be open from 8.30am. Refreshments available at the finish.
Reliability Trial: Learn/bring the route, there could be many riders, you could get lost. See more information on CW reliability page here.
There may be other destinations and times as well, but the E ride will attempt the Ashdown ride starting at or after 09:00.
Stop: Washbrooks Farm, Hurstpierpoint
Ride Captain: Phil Smith
Distance: 95 km
Elevation: 951 m
Guide Speed: 25-28 km/hr.
Meet: Forest School Youth Wing, Comptons Lane, Horsham, RH13 5WA (map)
Time: Meet in horsham at 08:50 for a 09:10 departure
Risk assessment: click here.
Don’t forget: mask, 2 tubes with the right length valves, decent tyres (not super-thin race tyres), a tyre boot (Park Tool TB-2 or equivalent) in case you split a tyre, and a working pump
