Well done to riders and support crew on safely completing the Barcelona 1200 for 2019 both from an endurance and fund raising perspective. We’ve just created a new page on the web site or link HERE that includes a video created by Jack from our support crew – Enjoy!
Author: Rob Baseley
Last training session this Sunday – 25th before the big Off!!
Join us for a scenic 80 mile spin around The New Forest down to the new Lepe Café for refuelling on the beach (excellent fish finger sandwiches on offer!) The route heads along the top road (Roger Penny Way) to Woodgreen, through Frogham, then down to Moyles Court, and climbs up past The Red Shoot…
Change to Sunday 18th ride and 8:30am start!
We have decided to reduce the length of this Sundays ride as it looks like the weather could be against us in the afternoon and there is another long ride the week after on the 25th. So enclosed is a not too taxing route starting at the normal IBM Hursley meeting place (see enclosed) for…
This sunday 4th – 75 Miles through the Forest and to the coast.
Join us for a scenic 75 mile spin around The New Forest down to the new Lepe Café for refuelling on the beach. The route heads along the top road (Roger Penny Way) to Godshill, a quick sprint up Blissford Hill (Southern England’s steepest tarmac at 25%), then down to Moyles Court, and climbs up…
Dorset Coast Ride this Sunday!
Join us for a scenic jaunt from Wareham, along the undulating and beautiful coast from Swanage to Axminster, and back through gorgeous North Dorset via Dorchester. The route is based on the Audax 128 mile Dorset Coast Audax, which needed to be tweaked (now 124 miles) as the usual route is via the Sandbanks chain…
Andover Cycling festival – this Sunday 7th
Back for another year with 3 different length routes (25,50 and 80 miles), this is a British Cycling event not organised by Inspired Living. Book a place via their web site https://www.andovercyclingfestival.co.uk/
Next stage Payment due by End of June
Hi – this is a gentle reminder that the next stage ride payment of £250.00 is due by the end of this week. In preparation for the ride we are confirming and paying out for hotels, ferries etc so if you could please send your payment to – Bank – Lloyds Bank, Account Name: Inspired…
Key Date – this Sunday ride and BBQ
Join us for a spin over the South Downs to Butser Hill, taking in some fine scenery (and undulations!) along the way. The Old Forge Café at Hambledon is at the 32 mile mark once we have descended from Butser on the return home. Don’t forget, as per previous emails, that you are cordially invited…
Training reminder this Sunday 9th (click for details)
Join us for a scenic 67 mile spin around The New Forest down to the new Lepe Café for refuelling on the beach. The route heads along the top road (Roger Penny Way) to Godshill, a quick sprint up Blissford Hill (Southern England’s steepest tarmac at 25%), then down to Moyles Court, and climbs up…
50 Mile training in the New Forest this Sunday 21st
Join us for a lovely 50 mile spin around The New Forest down to Beaulieu, taking in both Bolderwood and Rhinefield Ornamental Drives. Meet up at Black Hill Car Park, as per events calendar. The GPX and TCX files can be found Here Hope to see you then.
Isle of Wight Randonee this Sunday (click here for more)
Fancy stretching your legs this Sunday? 100 or 50KM routes over lovely varied terrain with plenty of special views – why not join nearly 2500 other cyclists for a free non competitive annual event which has got to be good for your training – right? All the details can be found at https://www.cycleisland.co.uk/ together with…
Sunday Training Reminder (click this title to reveal file links)
Hi all – A 40 mile training ride will go from Hursley again this Sunday 28th. Please click here for the GPX files or here for TCX files. Alternatively please see the events calendar for file downloads and further information.
First group training ride this Sunday (14th)!
Hi there, we start our Barcelona 1200 training ride program this Sunday. It would be great to see as many as possible at IBM Hursley this weekend where we will give an introduction and overview of the 2019 trip followed by our first 34 mile ride via Stockbridge. If you would like to download the…
How to set up your Virgin Money Giving donation page
We have added the Information on how riders can set up their donation page under the Fundraising tab on the web site or here Please can all riders follow the instructions as soon as possible in order to start our fund raising efforts towards £50,000
Riders Pack Out Now – Please read!
The Barcelona 1200 Riders Pack has been put onto the web site under “Our rides” – Please ensure you read this important information