Event this Sunday at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

QE CYCLE FEST

Pedal to the Medal- a community Olympic challenge

See yourself as a potential ride leader?

Why not get involved with a new project aimed at getting people on their bikes?

With free training and support provided by Big Lottery and the CTC you could inspire others by taking them on short rides and working up to a fun community cycling event next year.

Contact me on sarah.walker@ctc.org.uk for futher information- the first training course is 23rd and 24th May.

Spring Rides

If you are interested in cycling and want to go along for a social ride or a ‘Hash’, please see the list of rides and contacts below. Happy cycling!!!
CTC PORTSMOUTH SPRING RIDES PROGRAMME – Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd May

1 Sat 14th May Gordon 023 9266 2522 Trotton Liphook
Medium Paced Ride from Havant Spring 9 for 9.15 a.m. start
Those with tickets to walk through the Hindhead tunnel may use the Park and Ride from Liphook

2 Sat 14th May Ian 023 9241 2941 Heidi’s, Hayling Island
Short Ride from Havant Spring 9 for 9.15 a.m. start – 12 – 15 miles
Suitable for families and children

3 Sun 15th May Paul 01243 370 755 Fishers Pond Cheriton Wickham
Moderate pace from Cosham Library 915 for 9.30 a.m. start

4 Sun 15th May Trevor 01730 260 931 Petersfield Ropley
Tandem Club monthly ride

5 Wed 18th May Ian 023 9241 2941 Rowlands Castle –Church-on-the- Green for 10.45 for 11.15
Start from the Spring, Havant – 9 for 9.15 start lunch – Rowlands Castle – Village Coffee Shop Moderate Pace Bicycle Hash (Hare & Hounds Trail ride). See separate article on Hashing

6 Thurs 19th May Alan 02392 257 555 Pub Ride to Castle in the Air, Fareham
Medium Paced ride – Start from the Spring, Havant, 7 p.m.

7 Frid 20th May Robert 02392 439 572 Portsmouth Ride
Meet at 6.30 p.m. South Parade Pier

8 Sat 21st May Terry 013 2966 1474 Bishops Waltham Alresford
Medium Paced Ride from Fareham Leisure Centre 9 for 9.15 a.m. start
or Havant Spring start 9 for 9.15 a.m. (alternative start point to same destination) – ride leader tbc

9 Sat 21st May Ian 023 9241 2941 Fishbourne Roman Palace
Short Ride from Havant Spring 9 for 9.15 a.m. start – 15 – 18 miles
Suitable for families and children

10 Sun 22nd May Paul 01243 370 755 Liss Hartley Maudit West Meon
Moderate pace from Cosham Library 9.15 for 9.30 a.m. start

Have an ICE Christmas

Having consulted with volunteers about the state of the ground at Alice Holt, we have decided that it would be too icy to cycle safely, so we are calling off todays Inclusive Cycling. It is most frustrating as I, for one, am getting stir crazy and can’t wait to get back out there.

We are planning to be back after Christmas at Alice Holt on Thursday 13th January and Queen Elizabeth Country Park on 10th. Heres hoping that we will not have too many cancellations in the new year.

After Christmas it would be a very good idea to bring gloves, thick socks and anything else which will help with the cold weather, but don’t let it put you off. There is nothing better than getting out in the fresh air to burn off some of those Christmas calories and remind yourself of the wonderful world we live in. 

See you soon.

The weather again!

Tomorrow, the 20th December, looks like it will be cold at Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Knowing that it is always a little colder there than the surrounding area, I am cancelling the cycling.
We will be back (weather permitting) on January 10th.
Have a great Christmas and a tremendous new year!
Anyone planning to come to Alice Holt on Thursday, pease check the blog for an update nearer the time.

Queen Elizabeth Cycling

Although the snow has gone (in the main), the ground is very icy. We have decided to cancel cycling today for safety reasons.

If you are a regular, please let us know in advance if you are intending to come cycling on Mondays over the winter. Phone Sarah on 07775595998 to ensure that we have the cycles ready for you. If we get no calls we will not be in attendance in order to avoid the volunteers getting very cold!

Snow, snow, glorious snow!

Its snowing! This may go down as the understatement of the year but it needs to be said.
There will be no cycling today as I don’t think anyone will be able to get to Alice Holt, even if it is open.
My advice- wrap up warm, stay at home and conserve your energy until next session!

Monday 8th November

Just look at the weather!
Although I know we cater for some hardened cyclists, my feeling is that many people will be put off by todays weather, so we won’t be at Queen Elizabeth Country Park today.
We hope to see you next week with improved weather!

QECP closed today

Please note that, owing to illness the cycling will not be on at Queen Elizabeth today. Sorry for any inconvenience. We should be back next week.

Update at last

I know I am rubbish at blogging! Life just seems to get in the way and there are far too many rides to go on and things to do…….

Whats happening? Well the Inclusive cycling opportunities still run regularly at Alice Holt (Thursdays 9-1) and Queen Elizabeth Country Park (Mondays 10-12). On top of the 8 adapted cycles at each venue we also have mountain bikes available and have just received delivery of two power assisted tandems which are proving fun. I think some people (including me) thought that these may be an excuse not to pedal but that isn’t the case, they just give a boost where needed when going uphill.

The new mountain bikes at Queen Elizabeth CP are attracting some interest from schools who want to use them to support PE and as a motivation to encourage young people who find school a challenge. They have also been used to support Duke of Edinburgh schemes. If you know any group who could use them, tell them to get hold of me! There are 17 adult sized bikes available to borrow by arrangement.

In spring we ran a cycle training course at Alton. This will be repeated and extended for the Autumn and we have managed to find some funding to pay for it if we can get enough people to take part. If you are over 50, the opportunity is aimed at you but please contact me if you don’t quite fit into this group and I will see what can be done. The courses will run from September  -details to follow.

September 18th will be ‘Bike Night’ at Alice Holt, Nr Farnham. We are running this event for families from 4-8pm. The evening will be a chance for family groups to engage in a number of different exciting cycling activities, including meeting the challenge of cycling the portable North Shore….come and see what its all about for yourselves. Oh, and its FREE.

11th September sees us attending Butserfest at Queen Elzabeth CP. This event is organised by East Hampshire District Council for young people and we intend to give them the Northshore Challenge too. Wonder what they will make of the opportunity?

Mid year resolution (is there such a thing?)- will try to update more regularly.