The King's Garden Party

Sky Ride Local in Southampton

Get out and explore the countryside with the brand new rural off-road routes from Sky Ride Local.  Off-road Ride Well is mostly traffic free rural bike riding for the family and novice cyclist.  There is barely a metre of tarmac in sight on these rides so come and enjoy the scrunch of gravel and the squelch of mud under your tyres with us!

Join us on this wonderful heathland adventure of just over 11 miles.  We wend our way through the historic forest enclosures dating back to the days of King William II.  Our destination is the King's garden, a lovely scenic spot to have a breather and a well-earned snack before we continue on our travels through the New Forest back to Acres Down House.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
The minimum age for these rides is 11, there must be no child trailers or child seats, the child capable of riding within the demands of the off-road specification.
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

• Stuart Simpson Hi
  I am a very easy going person who works for a Housing Association in administration for contractors.
  
  I take great interest in photography & climate and you will often find me out and about taking photos also studying weather patterns.
  
  I chose Sky-ride cycling as my main activity as I am passionate with the well-being to health for people and preserving the planet. I cycle to work everyday at a distance of 5.5 miles each way.
  
  Olympic Games 2012 Games-maker, Marshalled road cycling events in July/August @ Hampton Court & Hyde Park corner.
  
  I ensure that everyone enjoy themselves with great thought to my group's well being & safety on the day.
  
  Looking forward to meeting new participants and always welcome regulars back, I will make sure that everyone has an enjoyable experience. Remember to bring drinks and energy bars for the day.
  
  Glad to see you at the ride!! It's going to be a record breaking year. Make sure you bring your helmet.
  
  
  
• 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.