Isle of Wight 2019

Logistics update
We have 15 riders for the trip

Guy, Dan, Niall and Gary B
Dick and Francine - will be down there already
I will be travelling with a small hareem of day trippers
James T, Paul W and Laurant L
Phil B + 2
Alex R - Matt H
Rob and Liz - meeting us there
Peter N + Nigel from Buckingham

Sadly we will miss Steph due to a dancing incident (see what’s app)
I will setup a what’s app group for the trip

Liz and Francine are planning a 25 mile ride in addition to the 2 we have published

We have 2 routes for your delectation
A full circuit of the Isle - 100k
and a slightly truncated - 77k (don’t worry all the climbing is in the first half so you won’t miss out)

We should be able to meet up at Besty & Spinkey’s for tea at the 1 hour 30 mark
Then again at Cowes if required
Fish and chips back at Yarmouth

Other than that groups are encouraged to enjoy the day - fit in lunch somewhere, dip your toes in the ocean etc ….

What’s not to love?

Please click the attending button if you haven’t already
We have a few volunteers to drive - so would like to firm everything up on Monday

2 Attachments

• SWCC IoW 2019 - B Ride.gpx
• SWCC IoW 2019 - C Ride.gpx

@Niall are you still up for creating & leading a shorter ride, if so let us now & we’ll help if needed?

Hi Paul, yes happy to do so, I’ll have a look and show route possible routes

Thanks Niall.
Cutting up through Newport looks to be the best option.
https://www.epicroadrides.com/destinations/cycling-uk/isle-of-wight/

More the merrier, and we have all day

Thanks Pat - where would the coffee/lunch be?

Sandown I think 🤔
Or Blueberries Cafe Shanklin looks nice

Hi Paul & Pat
Here is my first thought for a shorter ride - 49 miles. I reckon, given the relative speeds of A/B and C groups, both would take about the same time on the road.
What do you think?
Niall
https://www.strava.com/routes/21058953

1 Attachment

• IOW - C Ride Route.gpx

looks good Niall - fish and chip supper at the end
Blue Crab (just got to find it this year)

I plan to do the Isle of Wight too please.

Excellent - click that “I’m attending” button

Done - development needs 🤣

I found it last time - but too late before we had to leave. It's down one of the roads away from crossroads in Yarmouth, Cowes direction (ie, opposite to the ferry). However I think they also didn't open until 6pm.

Definitely need to do something as my one improvement to the trip last year would be eating before we head for home - don't fancy driving home on an empty stomach again!

And happy to drive too.

updated routes and info in the first post above

As I have not been near this ferry/harbour before, can anybody suggest a best place to meet/park? Looking forwards to a great ride.

Parking at the ferry terminal - It’s very small scale - nothing like Dover :)
I believe you can pre book the carpark (I think it’s £4 a day)

Hello all you day trippers

Update at the top of this thread
Weather looks to be superb on Sunday

@RobBianchi😆 struggling to get on the forum is now going too, see WhatsApp post @PatH, lost @Stephanie to by the looks of it 😥 yep looking good

@PatH happy to drive down but can only take one other

I'm ok to drive, have room for 3 passengers, and x2 bikes on roof rack. Ally won't make it.

Thank you Phil

Hey what time do you get back 4? If so I’m in if you have car space.

Hi Tim - nearer 6 after we’ve scoffed chips and got back on the road

I’m in so any space or do I need to drive?