Off Rd Bike Ride - IOW Blue / Red 15m

This will be a relaxed and sociable paced off road bike ride on the IOW up the Tennyson trail and around with picnic lunch. Pretty hilly hence blue / red but easy pace.

Meet 9.30am ish at Lymington ferry. ( Once we have enough signed up / weather looks ok then we can book the week before) Usually come back on the 3 or 4 pm ferry tbc

Bring plenty of water / snacks / lunch etc. .

Mountain bike (or hybrid) needed - Mostly bike tracks / some minor roads.

SAFETY – PLEASE READ!!!
· You MUST have these details in your bag in case of any issues - typed up: full name, address, date of birth, NHS no. ideally, any allergies, any medical issues, emergency contact names / numbers ( 2 please) If you have details in your phone also then all the better.
· You MUST have your mobile phone with you, charged, with back up charger and with leaders number stored in it for your safety ( 07931 350642)
· You MUST wear a helmet and bring spare inner tube / puncture repair kits.
· We will use the “Buddy” system instead of backmarking – each person will choose a “buddy” and at every turn / stop / junction etc check their buddy is still with group – means no one has to get stuck at the back too much! (NB Buddy method does not mean you have to stick with same person for whole ride!)
· Please know your own abilities and fitness levels – you ride at your own risk.
If I do have to cancel due to weather / illness etc I will note this on here - please therefore do check website before you set off for the ride. I use the Met Office weather forecast FYI
In case of illness / last minute problems please let me know on 07931 350642 if you've not had chance to change your RSVP online.

For definitions on ride grading please see: https://www.imba.com/resource/trail-difficulty-rating-system

RIDE LEADERS WANT TO SOCIALISE AS MUCH AS YOU DO SO PLEASE COME UP TO THE FRONT FOR A CHAT AS IT’S HARDER FOR US TO COME BACK TO YOU WITHOUT CHAOS ENSUING!
Thanks very much
Louise

PS For anyone who cares about these things I am a qualified MIAS level 1 MTB leader