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Back by popular demand - the Castleman Trailway - plus x2 new sections! :-)A NMCC GRAVEL RIDE - 71km/44 Miles Along the Castleman Trailway - also some new back lanes and bridges to cross!
Saturday 6 September 2025 - Meet up at 9.15am -
Ride Starts 9.30am from from the Solent Mead Golf course car park. (See What3words map below for location)
Ride Concludes back at the Solent Mead Golf course car park. (Approx 3.30pm)
At time of writing it is looking very favourable! (Bring a cycling jacket or a Gillet as it might still be a bit cooler along the seafront)
NOTE THE START IS FROM THE SOLENT MEADS GOLF COURSE FREE all day car park
(Ensure you only park at the front part of this carpark as the rear part is for Golfers only). See What 3Words for map;
https://w3w.co/rails.tribal.nets
This is a NO DROP ride...
Some rolling gravel track hills - nothing dramatic - short distance on back lanes/roads as we cross over them to get back onto the tracks!
Please click on the event if you’re coming so we have an idea on numbers! (Not essential but good to know numbers expected)
x2 Coffee cake and convenience stops -
1st @ Coffee and cake at Bakehouse 24 Ringwood,
2nd - final stop at the JAZZ Cafe at Sandbanks - just as we re-join the prom along the seafront at Sandbanks
Speed: 8-12 mph chill pace
A Komoot/Connect GPS/link file for this route will also be posted on the NMCC FB page and also the Gravel WhatsApp post - but for those who cannot wait;
Komoot GPS file as follows;
https://www.komoot.com/tour/2547808554?share_token=allvw6rBznawlQjA0KvBcJ26CkWQbNuFt1xD8WCjxqW8u3TKl0&ref=wtd
Garmin Connect GPS file as follows;
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/399674425
IMPORTANT STUFF BELOW;
We will be stopping on the ride for people to rehydrate and eat as required. (If you need food whilst on the ride - we will stop as a group for you to refuel.)
Please wear a helmet and have a bike that is in road worthy state and you need to know how to repair a flat tyre but plenty of people will be willing to help.
A spare inner tube and repair kit, plus a fully working compatible pump, a drink plus food to eat whilst on the ride is a good idea too.
This is a NMCC Gravel Group ride.
It's not a, RACE, SPORTIVE, TIME TRIAL or any such competitive event.
Both Gravel and road cycling are activities that may involve a risk of accident or personal injury by their nature. By attending these rides, you are agreeing to participate voluntarily and at your own risk and will be expected to take responsibility for riding safely and within your own ability. The organisers will take no responsibility for any accidents. By attending these rides you expressly state that you will make no claim against the organisers.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Plenty of FREE all day car parking at Solent Meads Golf Course - see map, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
