Shells, Bells and Velodromes

Sunday 29th June at 10.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
135 Mins 22 Miles 8+ (children 8-15 with adult) Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Steady If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way.
Starting Point & Postcode
Bournemouth Velodrome, Cycling Centre Slades Farm Open Space, Ensbury Park BH10 4EP
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
3 hours 0 mins  (2 hours 15 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.


Shells, Bells and Velodromes, starts at the hub of Bournemouth Cycling - Bournemouth Cycling Centre, with it's steeply banked, Olympic style 250m outdoor velodrome. You may witness the track cyclists racing round, or get to ride round the inner flat area of this fantastic facility. From the Cycling Centre, the ride meanders out through Suburban Bournemouth, to the stunning views across the Solent from the cliff tops of the city. En route, take time to decide which house you want to buy, as the standard of properties slowly increases as the ride goes on, ranging from traditional mansion, to darn right contemporary. As the ride descends to the Sandbanks peninsula, look up a gaze upon some of the near Mediterranean views across the harbour. The ride will pause near half distance and give riders a chance to feel sand in their toes at the Sandbanks Beach Cafe, you can choose to have an extra cuppa or ice cream, or the more athletic can do a lap of the peninsula itself. From here the ride follows to coast round to Poole Harbour so pause and take time to gaze back across to Sandbanks. The ride then heads inland, back along some quiet & majestic Bournemouth roads, before returning to the hub of Bournemouth Cycling.

Additional Information

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. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at Slade Farm Open Space car park, site of the Bournemouth Cycling Centre. Free to park all day.
Nearest Train Station
Branksome Train station, 3.2 miles 
Changing Facilities Available?
Yes, at Depending if the track is in use, or the ride leader is also a Bournemouth Cycling Centre Session Manager, access to the track toilets maybe available. It may also be possible to use the Adult Learning centre if it is open, but neither can be guaranteed  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Depending if the track is in use, or the ride leader is also a Bournemouth Cycling Centre Session Manager, access to the track toilets maybe available. It may also be possible to use the Adult Learning centre if it is open, but neither can be guaranteed  

Meet the Ride Leaders

    To be confirmed

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. russell marston Sunday 4th August
  2. Aaron Darkwood Sunday 4th August
    superb ride, a different one not done before, with a friendly group of cyclists of all abilities.

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