This area is designated for suggested rides and routes, suitable for different skill levels. http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/list.php?3 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:39:40 +0100 Phorum 5.2.7 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?3,7176,7176#msg-7176 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?3,7176,7176#msg-7176 2 rides: Easy: 12 miles - some short steep climbing - 1 short downhill section (you can walk)
Intermediate 25 miles a lot of steep climbs some fast downhill, some road

All welcome on Sun or week evenings!!]]> gopherP_9 Suggested Rides Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:37:29 +0100 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?3,6492,6492#msg-6492 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?3,6492,6492#msg-6492 jezzy wezzy Suggested Rides Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:42:42 +0100 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?3,5638,5638#msg-5638 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?3,5638,5638#msg-5638
http://www.hampshirescountryside.co.uk/site/test-valley-tour-cycle-routes

I haven't had an opportunity to try any out yet but do have a fair knowledge of the area and think the description of the routes and the maps are fairly accurate. The site includes a mixture of routes, from easy to very challenging, from on road to off road, approx length of ride in time and miles and also places to stop for food and drink on the way! They all seem to be circular routes, begin at car parks and personally I can't wait to try some out! Once I have I will update this message, hopefully we will have some good weather soon!]]> muffinthecat Suggested Rides Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:46:58 +0100 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?3,5542,5542#msg-5542 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?3,5542,5542#msg-5542 http://www.britishwaterways.co.uk/ This site also has details about canals, and can search for routes near a postcode or town.

Towpaths may have short slopes near locks and the occasional hump-back bridge, but are otherwise fairly level. There may be gates where you have to feed your bike through a vaguely bike-shaped gap (unsuitable for trailers). The main disadvantage is that you can't in general do circular tours but may have to retrace your route. Surfaces vary, usually sealed or smooth unsealed in and near towns, and slightly more uneven in the country. Narrow (less than 30mm) tyres are not suitable.

- Murray]]> MurrayLangton Suggested Rides Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:09:45 +0100 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?3,5537,5537#msg-5537 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?3,5537,5537#msg-5537
Google Map

The park centres around a large water sports lake (man made) with a Nature/Conservation area.

Ample car parking is available.

The main lake[s] is circled by paths. On one side of the lake you can ride on a service road, whilst on the far side of the lake you ride on a compacted hardcore path which varies between 2m and 3m wide.

The circuit is, on the whole, flat and falls just short of 3 miles. If required, you can shorten the circuit by roughly 1/2 mile by missing out the smaller jet skis lake at the far end. 3 circuits of the lake takes about 1 hour at a steady pace.

The park is very popular with families, many of whom go, park up and then either walk, run or ride round.

On busy days, it can sometimes be difficult to negotiate the level of people walking so caution is advised. Definitely make sure you have a bell affixed to your bike and use it to warn walkers that you are approaching. Most are accommodating, although some are not so thoughtful (but this can also be said of many riders who ride without thought for walkers).

Entry to the park on foot or by bike is free, but to enter in a vehicle costs £2.50 (correct at 21/07/08)

I go regularly with my family, most commonly on a Sunday morning (before the rush sets in!), all year round.]]> WhyCycle? Admin Suggested Rides Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:03:51 +0100 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?3,5536,5536#msg-5536 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?3,5536,5536#msg-5536
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