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Sunday away-day ride Isle of Wight

Sunday, 11 June 2017 - 9:00am

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The IOW randonnée has been extensively advertised to our members. If you haven't already expressed an interest, please email info@oxfordcycling.uk for further information.

Fourteen for lunch
Lymington harbour
Our leader on his eleventh tour of the IOW
Weather looking good
Photo stop
Coffee stop without coffee
What! No cakes either?
Lunch in Havenstreet at 68k
Will the chain ferry at Cowes break down again?
Second ice-cream stop – this time in Cowes
All made it back to catch the 6:20 ferry

An away-day with a difference: a tour of the Isle of Wight

Ride report

It was hard work at the end, aiming for the 6:20 ferry, but there was a great feeling of achievement as we survived the 1477 metres of ascent (that’s almost 5,000 feet for imperial lovers). The country lanes were almost car free and the coastal roads provided spectacular sea views.

Ride leaders

Role Name

Full ride leader

Jon A - (Log in to see phone) - jon@oxfordcycling.uk

Ride venues and times

Venue Time Notes

Start

Lymington Ferry Terminal 9:00am

Arrive at least 15 minutes before the 9:15 ferry leaves

Coffee

(To be arranged) 11:00am

For about half an hour.

Lunch

(To be arranged) 1:00am

For about an hour

Finish

Yarmouth IOW Terminal 6:00pm

Arrive at least 15 minutes before ferry departure at 6:20
All of the times (apart from the start time) are approximate only, as weather or punctures may affect them.

Ride options and attendance

Ride option Distance Pace Attendees

Full ride

104km 20kph
The pace listed above is the average pace we do, so in general when cycling along the flat we will go a bit faster than the average pace. Please be aware of this if you are wondering whether you will be able to keep up on the ride.