Saddle Up Along the Shoreline

Sky Ride Local in Southampton

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. 
Check out this wonderful 13 mile sea view ride along the shoreline of Weston, Southampton Water, starting from the historic Bargate and following the shoreline all the way to the ancient maritime village of Hamble, via the Royal Victoria Country Park and back again. There's so much to see along the way, including the Norman Gateway to the medieval town of Southampton (Bargate), Itchen Bridge, Weston Shore views, the Chapel in Royal Victoria Country Park and, of course, beautiful Hamble village itself. There are two great refuelling stops too, at Hamble Beach Café or in the country park. Please note that this ride is ideally suited for mountain bikes, hybrid type of bikes and non- racing bikes.

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. 

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.
  
  
  
• Kieran Kenny Hi my name's Kieran, I got the cycling bug again about 2 1/2 years ago when my father in law took about doing Lands End to John O'Groats for his 60th by himself over 3 weeks. It really inspired me to dust off my old bike and get out there, Within minutes I was hooked again and that was only 1 small ride. Since then I have been commuting 12-15 miles everyday and I absolutely love it, I am always looking for ways to get out and about even more on my 2 wheels. So grab your bikes and join us this summer.
• Peter French
• Ruth Crawford I'm a Breeze and Sky Ride leader based in Basingstoke and a big fan of riding what's on my own doorstep with Hampshire's mix of quiet roads and bridleways (well most of them...), as well as exploring, leading, and taking part in rides and events further afield. See you out there.
  breezingstoke@gmail.com

Rider Comments on the Route

1. Melike Oguz-Alper Sunday 25th August
   It was a very exciting tour. We passed through very beautiful landscape. Definitely, I would like to join if it is held again.