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| Ride Criteria |
Assumes you are an experienced rider who can achieve 12-16kmh average on most Dorset off-road terrain.
Easy – Usually under 25km (15 miles) with few hills and challenging sections. A slower paced ride with many stops.
Medium – 25-40km (15-25 miles) with more hills. A faster pace and more challenging terrain with stops. Not for beginners.
Hard – 40-65km (25-40 miles) with bigger (10-15 minute hills) and longer challenging sections. Definitely not for beginners.
Killer/Epic – Challenging in both terrain and pace, probably all-day rides for experienced mountain bikers only.
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Old Thatch Ride
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Friday, 30 July 2010
Meet at 7.00pm in car park behind pub. Good lights essential. Fast flowing rooty & rocky technical steep singletrack - not for beginners. Full details from Martin on 07887535613 .Important: Between October and March please confirm with me before that you are attending by 6PM |
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Hard
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Digger does a Bike Curious Purbeck Ride
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Saturday, 31 July 2010
Meet 11am at the ferry cafe for a jaunt around the Purbecks. Not suitable for beginners but if you haven't ridden with DRR before make sure you give me a call before the ride. No helmet no ride...you wouldn't want to make Digger angry would you?!!! Jo - 07747 891281 |
| Ride Grade:
Easy
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Purbecks Sunday morning Ride
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Sunday, 1 August 2010
Meet Sandbanks 8.45am for the ferry and a ride over the Purbecks. Call (by Saturday eve) Neil on 267829 or Steve on 517615 to check ride is on.
25+ mile, fast ride. |
| Ride Grade:
Medium
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Shaftesbury at last!
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Sunday, 1 August 2010
Due to demand, grovelling & begging!! Get away from the coast. Come and join Stef & Robin riding their favourite route from Shaftesbury. This includes some stiff climbs, a visit to Dorsets highest village, a good sections of single track, plus Dorsets most twisty & fun road, Zig Zag hill. Only 20 miles but not for those who dont like hills. Meet 09.30am, Shaftesbury free car park next to Ivy Cross roundabout. For more details phone Stef or Robin 01747 838449 or 07765 045493
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| Ride Grade:
Medium
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Fordingbridge Evening Ride
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Monday, 2 August 2010
– meet Fordingbridge 6.45pm in car park just off the A338 Ringwood-Salisbury road, Great ride over varied terrain. Call Steve on 01202 517615 Neil on 01202 267829 or John on 01202 516437 for details. |
| Ride Grade:
Medium
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Fordingbridge Evening Ride
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Wednesday, 4 August 2010
– meet Fordingbridge 6.45pm in car park just off the A338 Ringwood-Salisbury road, Great ride over varied terrain. Call Steve on 01202 517615 Neil on 01202 267829 or John on 01202 516437 for details. |
| Ride Grade:
Medium
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The Wednesday Wobble
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Wednesday, 4 August 2010
Meet at Broadstone Leisure Centre car park at 6.30pm for an easy sociable ride of around 15-18 miles in about 2 1/2 hours.. We aim to be back to the BLC/GY by 9.00 although this may vary depending on mishaps etc!!! We ride the local trails, Canford heath, Upton Heath, Lytchett Matravers, Delph Woods etc. This will involve great single track and some flowing downhills, but nothing too technical. Don't forget your helmet. NO LID NO RIDE!! (sorry but rules is rules)
Contact John 07773506593, Robin 078 2525 3144 or Phil 07730057032 to check ride is on. |
| Ride Grade:
Easy
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Redhill Evening Ride
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Thursday, 5 August 2010
6.45pm from the firestation.a variety of rides heading in different directions from this start point
- eg, St Catherine's hill, Moors Valley, Canford Heath, Ferndown Forest, Badbury Rings, seafront ...etc Lights essential.
Regraded as "Hard" because the pace has been getting a bit quick of late!
call John H on 0773 4207197, John B on 516437 or Steve on 517615 to check ride is on. |
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Hard
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The Wednesday Wobble
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Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Meet at Broadstone Leisure Centre car park at 6.30pm for an easy sociable ride of around 15-18 miles in about 2 1/2 hours.. We aim to be back to the BLC/GY by 9.00 although this may vary depending on mishaps etc!!! We ride the local trails, Canford heath, Upton Heath, Lytchett Matravers, Delph Woods etc. This will involve great single track and some flowing downhills, but nothing too technical. Don't forget your helmet. NO LID NO RIDE!! (sorry but rules is rules)
Contact John 07773506593, Robin 078 2525 3144 or Phil 07730057032 to check ride is on. |
| Ride Grade:
Easy
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Purbeck Evening Ride
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Thursday, 12 August 2010
Meet at Ferry 6.45pm Call Steve on 01202 517615 Neil on 01202 267829 or John on 01202 516437 for details. Lights essential, quite a fast paced ride. |
| Ride Grade:
Medium
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Broadstone to the Bankes Arms Studland
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Saturday, 14 August 2010
Meet at Broadstone Sports Centre at 10.00 for a medium paced ride of 30-40 miles around the Purbecks. Will be at Sandbanks ferry by 11.00. We will be riding some well known trails with a cake stop at Corfe Castle,(possibly via the square & compass) then over the top to the Beer festival where the ride will terminate. Lights are advisable if you wish to partake in the numerous beers & ciders (& Pimms tent). You will need to make your own arrangements to get home from here.
http://www.bankesarmsbeerfestival.com/
For any further information please call Robin on 078 2525 3144 |
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Medium
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Purbecks Sunday morning Ride
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Sunday, 15 August 2010
Meet Sandbanks 8.45am for the ferry and a ride over the Purbecks. Call (by Saturday eve) Neil on 267829 or Steve on 517615 to check ride is on.
25+ mile, fast ride. |
| Ride Grade:
Medium
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The Wednesday Wobble
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Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Meet at Broadstone Leisure Centre car park at 6.30pm for an easy sociable ride of around 15-18 miles in about 2 1/2 hours.. We aim to be back to the BLC/GY by 9.00 although this may vary depending on mishaps etc!!! We ride the local trails, Canford heath, Upton Heath, Lytchett Matravers, Delph Woods etc. This will involve great single track and some flowing downhills, but nothing too technical. Don't forget your helmet. NO LID NO RIDE!! (sorry but rules is rules)
Contact John 07773506593, Robin 078 2525 3144 or Phil 07730057032 to check ride is on. |
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Easy
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Redhill Evening Ride
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Thursday, 19 August 2010
6.45pm from the firestation.a variety of rides heading in different directions from this start point
- eg, St Catherine's hill, Moors Valley, Canford Heath, Ferndown Forest, Badbury Rings, seafront ...etc Lights essential.
Regraded as "Hard" because the pace has been getting a bit quick of late!
call John H on 0773 4207197, John B on 516437 or Steve on 517615 to check ride is on. |
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Hard
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Sunday Morning Redhill Ride
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Sunday, 22 August 2010
Meet for 8.30am start, Redhill Fire Station, Ensbury Park. Route very much decided on the day, lots of options and mix of terrain, aim to be back between 12 and 1, distance about 25 miles.
Call Steve on 01202 517615 Neil on 01202 267829 or John on 01202 516437 to check the ride is on. Generally cancelled if it's raining around the start time! |
| Ride Grade:
Medium
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The Wednesday Wobble
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Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Meet at Broadstone Leisure Centre car park at 6.30pm for an easy sociable ride of around 15-18 miles in about 2 1/2 hours.. We aim to be back to the BLC/GY by 9.00 although this may vary depending on mishaps etc!!! We ride the local trails, Canford heath, Upton Heath, Lytchett Matravers, Delph Woods etc. This will involve great single track and some flowing downhills, but nothing too technical. Don't forget your helmet. NO LID NO RIDE!! (sorry but rules is rules)
Contact John 07773506593, Robin 078 2525 3144 or Phil 07730057032 to check ride is on. |
| Ride Grade:
Easy
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Purbeck Evening Ride
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Thursday, 26 August 2010
Meet at Ferry 6.45pm Call Steve on 01202 517615 Neil on 01202 267829 or John on 01202 516437 for details. Lights essential, quite a fast paced ride. |
| Ride Grade:
Medium
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Purbecks Sunday morning Ride
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Sunday, 29 August 2010
Meet Sandbanks 8.45am for the ferry and a ride over the Purbecks. Call (by Saturday eve) Neil on 267829 or Steve on 517615 to check ride is on.
25+ mile, fast ride. |
| Ride Grade:
Medium
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The Wednesday Wobble
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Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Meet at Broadstone Leisure Centre car park at 6.30pm for an easy sociable ride of around 15-18 miles in about 2 1/2 hours.. We aim to be back to the BLC/GY by 9.00 although this may vary depending on mishaps etc!!! We ride the local trails, Canford heath, Upton Heath, Lytchett Matravers, Delph Woods etc. This will involve great single track and some flowing downhills, but nothing too technical. Don't forget your helmet. NO LID NO RIDE!! (sorry but rules is rules)
Contact John 07773506593, Robin 078 2525 3144 or Phil 07730057032 to check ride is on. |
| Ride Grade:
Easy
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The Wednesday Wobble
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Wednesday, 8 September 2010
Meet at Broadstone Leisure Centre car park at 6.30pm for an easy sociable ride of around 15-18 miles in about 2 1/2 hours.. We aim to be back to the BLC/GY by 9.00 although this may vary depending on mishaps etc!!! We ride the local trails, Canford heath, Upton Heath, Lytchett Matravers, Delph Woods etc. This will involve great single track and some flowing downhills, but nothing too technical. Don't forget your helmet. NO LID NO RIDE!! (sorry but rules is rules)
Contact John 07773506593, Robin 078 2525 3144 or Phil 07730057032 to check ride is on. |
| Ride Grade:
Easy
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The Wednesday Wobble
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Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Meet at Broadstone Leisure Centre car park at 6.30pm for an easy sociable ride of around 15-18 miles in about 2 1/2 hours.. We aim to be back to the BLC/GY by 9.00 although this may vary depending on mishaps etc!!! We ride the local trails, Canford heath, Upton Heath, Lytchett Matravers, Delph Woods etc. This will involve great single track and some flowing downhills, but nothing too technical. Don't forget your helmet. NO LID NO RIDE!! (sorry but rules is rules)
Contact John 07773506593, Robin 078 2525 3144 or Phil 07730057032 to check ride is on. |
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Easy
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The Wednesday Wobble
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Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Meet at Broadstone Leisure Centre car park at 6.30pm for an easy sociable ride of around 15-18 miles in about 2 1/2 hours.. We aim to be back to the BLC/GY by 9.00 although this may vary depending on mishaps etc!!! We ride the local trails, Canford heath, Upton Heath, Lytchett Matravers, Delph Woods etc. This will involve great single track and some flowing downhills, but nothing too technical. Don't forget your helmet. NO LID NO RIDE!! (sorry but rules is rules)
Contact John 07773506593, Robin 078 2525 3144 or Phil 07730057032 to check ride is on. |
| Ride Grade:
Easy
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FSC Friday (on saturday)
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Saturday, 25 September 2010
A very Easy - Family Pootle around Moors valley (6-8miles) taking in some of the newly built single track along with the main trails to support the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and the work they do
Meet 10:30am just by the bike hire shop at Moors Valley pedal off bout 10:45. Contact Phil-07730-057-032 |
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Easy
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The Wednesday Wobble
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Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Meet at Broadstone Leisure Centre car park at 6.30pm for an easy sociable ride of around 15-18 miles in about 2 1/2 hours.. We aim to be back to the BLC/GY by 9.00 although this may vary depending on mishaps etc!!! We ride the local trails, Canford heath, Upton Heath, Lytchett Matravers, Delph Woods etc. This will involve great single track and some flowing downhills, but nothing too technical. Don't forget your helmet. NO LID NO RIDE!! (sorry but rules is rules)
Contact John 07773506593, Robin 078 2525 3144 or Phil 07730057032 to check ride is on. |
| Ride Grade:
Easy
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| IMPORTANT NOTICE |
Riding bicycles offroad can be a dangerous pastime. Dorset Rough Riders promotes safe and responsible cycling. Riders attending club rides do so at their own risk. Neither the club nor any of its members will be held responsible for any accidents or injury sustained on rides. Please ride within the limit of your fitness and ability. If you are unwilling to ride any part of the route, please dismount and walk through the section.
Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. |
| LIGHTS |
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Lights essential on evening rides October to March, and may be required during April and September. |
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