Training Rides
Saturday Morning Arrow Ride (All year)
A steady level 2 ride for those wanting to build a stamina base for the winter or just enjoy the New Forest countryside in the Summer. Option to stop at Burley café on way back.
Meet: Parley Crossroads BH22 8EN
Time: 8.30am (8.45am pick up at Avon Causeway)
Distance/Terrain: c. 45 miles Parley Crossroads-Hurn-Avon Causeway-Sopley-Ringwood-Bolderwood-Brockenhurst-Burley-Thorney Hill-Avon Causeway-Hurn-Parley.
Pace: Steady c.18-19mph
Who: Bournemouth Arrow
Suitable for: Intermediate and Advanced
BACC Contacts: Steve Staniland (steve@radsport.co.uk), Andrew Mayfield (andrewmayfield@sky.com)
The following rides are supported by Arrow riders but are not Arrow rides.
They suit riders of intermediate fitness and beyond. If you are looking for a slower-paced ride, the Sky Ride Local and BC Social Rides, also listed on this website, are ideal for beginners and non-competitive riders alike.
Tuesday Evening Arrow Ride (Winter only)
Meet: Foot of Haven Road, Poole (aka “Harbour Heights Hill”)
Time: 6.45pm
Distance/Terrain: 3 laps of street circuit, c. 30 miles
Pace: Steady
Who: Arrow & other local clubs
Suitable for: Intermediate and Advanced
Thursday Evening Hardriders (Winter only)
Meet: Bear Cross, at the bus shelter
Time: 6.30pm
Distance/Terrain: c. 30 miles, some country lanes
Pace: Fast-steady
Who: Local fastmen
Suitable For: Advanced
Saturday Morning Christchurch (All year)
Meet: Waitrose car park, Christchurch
Time: 9.00am
Distance/Terrain: c. 20 miles Christchurch-Burton Green-Burley Cafe. Steady ride back via Crow-Ripley-Burton Green
Pace: Often several groups of varying pace, from slow to brisk
Who: Supported by all local clubs
Suitable for: Beginner and Intermediate
Sunday Morning Hardriders (Winter only)
Meet: Bear Cross – bus stop on Wimborne Road just before roundabout
Time: 9.00am
Distance/Terrain: c.75 miles, no stops
Pace: Hard
Who: Local fastmen
Suitable for: Advanced
If you have any updates to this list, please email andrewmayfield@sky.com
