As it's Easter Sunday we are doing something a bit different to the
norm for once and starting Sunday’s ride in Farley Heath. The ride
will go up Winterfold Heath, Pitch Hill, Peaslake, Holmbury Hill,
Leith Hill and back.
Meet at Farley Heath Car Park, Farley Heath Road; Driving south from
Brook, go through Farley Green (GU5 9EW) leaving the common to your
left. You will find the car park about 1 km outside of Farley Green on
Farley Heath Rd to your right.
Here is my mobile if you have trouble finding it. 07770 347 765.
let’s hope the rain will have stopped by then!
Date: 12th April 2009
Timing: Meet 0845 for 0900 departure
Duration: Long – approx. 4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult: a number of good climbs
Tea Stop: Easter eggs in Peaslake
Average Speed/Pace Style: Moderate/fast
Distance: Approx 25 miles
Route: mostly bridleways
Ride Organiser: Heinz Holsten
VCGH MTB KEYS
The keys below are relative to the types of ride that the club does
and distances covered within the duration will be affected by the
terrain, ascent, weather and ability of the group.
DURATION KEY:
Short - Up to 2 hours
Medium - 2-3 hours
Long - 3-4 hours
Mini-epic - 4-5 hours
Epic - 5+ hours
DIFFICULTY KEY
Green/Easy - Rides with very low risk, but may include short, more
difficult sections. Shallow climbs and descents.
Blue/Moderate - Some loose surfaces, ruts, potholes and or tree
roots. Shallow or moderate climbs, possibly including short sections
of steeper climbs.
Red/Difficult - Unavoidable berms, boardwalks, large stones, moderate
steps and drop offs. Cambers, water crossings and ''North Shore'' may
be present. A wide range of steeper, tougher climbs and descents of a
challenging nature.
Black/Severe - Unavoidable obstacles with large steps and drop-offs.
There will be prolonged steep, loose and rocky surfaces. Some man made
structures will be included. Can include exposed open hill sections.
Any rideable or usable gradient, including steep loose, and rocky
descents.
norm for once and starting Sunday’s ride in Farley Heath. The ride
will go up Winterfold Heath, Pitch Hill, Peaslake, Holmbury Hill,
Leith Hill and back.
Meet at Farley Heath Car Park, Farley Heath Road; Driving south from
Brook, go through Farley Green (GU5 9EW) leaving the common to your
left. You will find the car park about 1 km outside of Farley Green on
Farley Heath Rd to your right.
Here is my mobile if you have trouble finding it. 07770 347 765.
let’s hope the rain will have stopped by then!
Date: 12th April 2009
Timing: Meet 0845 for 0900 departure
Duration: Long – approx. 4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult: a number of good climbs
Tea Stop: Easter eggs in Peaslake
Average Speed/Pace Style: Moderate/fast
Distance: Approx 25 miles
Route: mostly bridleways
Ride Organiser: Heinz Holsten
VCGH MTB KEYS
The keys below are relative to the types of ride that the club does
and distances covered within the duration will be affected by the
terrain, ascent, weather and ability of the group.
DURATION KEY:
Short - Up to 2 hours
Medium - 2-3 hours
Long - 3-4 hours
Mini-epic - 4-5 hours
Epic - 5+ hours
DIFFICULTY KEY
Green/Easy - Rides with very low risk, but may include short, more
difficult sections. Shallow climbs and descents.
Blue/Moderate - Some loose surfaces, ruts, potholes and or tree
roots. Shallow or moderate climbs, possibly including short sections
of steeper climbs.
Red/Difficult - Unavoidable berms, boardwalks, large stones, moderate
steps and drop offs. Cambers, water crossings and ''North Shore'' may
be present. A wide range of steeper, tougher climbs and descents of a
challenging nature.
Black/Severe - Unavoidable obstacles with large steps and drop-offs.
There will be prolonged steep, loose and rocky surfaces. Some man made
structures will be included. Can include exposed open hill sections.
Any rideable or usable gradient, including steep loose, and rocky
descents.