Into the Forest - Strong Plus

Sky Ride Local in Bournemouth

Challenging rides on the road for adults only

If you’ve been riding a road bike for a while, and perhaps been thinking about joining a cycling club, these rides – brand new for 2012 – are for you. The prospect of a speedy pace over twenty to fifty miles, and the strong likelihood of some hills thrown in along the way, means our Ride Strong Plus rides are not for the faint-hearted.

Additional Information

As these are adult only rides, designed for cyclists progressing from the standard Ride Strong level, the pace of the ride could increase to 15mph at the discretion of the Ride Leader.

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait.

Location and Route

Meet the Ride Leaders

• Dilys Gartside Having been a cycling solicitor for many years, in 2005 I qualified as a National Standard Cycling Instructor and set up CycleWise to work as a freelance instructor and campaigner for cycling.
  I teach adults from novice to advanced often under the Council's subsidised Scheme. See my website at www.cyclewisesouthampton.co.uk
  
  I was 2009 CTC Volunteer of the Year for South East England and recognised in 2011 for our campaigning work with Southampton Cycling Campaign. I enjoyed being a cycling extra in Midsomer Murders and had fun bringing BBC's ‘Dom on the Case of Cars’ to Southampton to explore other modes of transport.
  
  
  
  
• Matt Matthews Hi,
  
  I have been a keen cyclist for over 30 years and with the exception of about 3 years, I have commuted to work by bike come snow, rain or sun, since 1982.
  
  I have a mountain bike to get to work at Bournemouth School and a racing bike I use when I am out with Christchurch Bicycle Club.
  
  I am glad to have the opportunity to encourage members of the public to either get back on a bike again or get on one for the first time.
  
  If you are new to cycling and need any advice on buying a bike please feel free to ask for some advice when you come on a Sky Ride event.
  
  Hope to see you soon.
• Lindsi Bluemel
• Patrick Lockyer I've been a member of Bournemouth Arrow Cycling Club since 1970, also member of Christchurch Bicycle Club, Dorset Rough Riders and affiliate of Bournemouth Jubilee Wheelers. I ride socially, on and off road, plus racing on the track and road. Have been assistant to the club coach helping with the (Kids section) Flying Arrows for over 12 years.
  I'm a qualified British Cycling Level 2 road and track coach. Coaching groups at the Bournemouth Cycling Centre(Velodrome).
  My Wife Trina is also a member of B'th Arrow CC and a BC Level 2 cycling coach.
  We have 3 boys 14, 19, and 25yrs old.