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.
This week, we will cycle from Horsham to Hindhead as part of the Horsham Reliability Trial. A possible, sensible route is here (Ridewithgps).
There is more information from Horsham at the bottom of this page on their website.
Reliability Trial: Learn/bring the route, there could be many riders, you could get lost. See more information on CW reliability page here.
There are other destinations and times as well, but the E ride will attempt the ride to Hindhead starting at or after 09:00 but it depends on who turns up from Horsham and Crawley.
Stop: National Trust, Devil's Punchbowl.
Ride Captain: Phil Smith
Distance: 82 km
Elevation: 775 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: 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