Cycling Weekend Marlborough September 2023 (Update)

Our annual cycling weekend away will be based in Marlborough (thanks to John Hayter for the suggestion) – from 8th to 10/11th September (arriving on the Friday with the option of finishing either Sunday afternoon or Monday morning). This is now fully booked and, unless there are any cancellations, we cannot accept further registrations.

Marlborough Premier Inn will be our starting point each morning at 09:30.

David Orme is coordinating the event with Derek Heritage (routes and rides) and Jan Milton (restaurants), plus other helpers. We expect next year’s event to follow a similar pattern but need volunteers before committing to this.

Proposed rides, others may be added. 

These will be split into groups of up to 8 or so riders. 

Route to get to Marlborough from Christchurch on Friday https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44072406 , contact Bill Simmons competitions@christchurchbicycleclub.org for further details. Bill will be setting up a WhatsApp group for the weekend.

Saturday
Faster ride (11-13mph average) Marlborough-Saturday 50miles 2,300ft ascent
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43623400
Slower ride (10-12mph average) Marlborough-Saturday 40miles 1,724ft ascent
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44043766, missing out Avebury and shortcut to
Kennett and Avon Canal.

Sunday
Faster ride (11-13mph average) Marlborough-Sunday 49miles 2,650ft ascent
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43623377
Slower ride (10-12mph average) Marlborough-Sunday 41miles 2,350ft ascent
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44044485, a few shortcuts and missing out
Aldbourne.