Doug Hitchcock
NORTH HAMPSHIRE ROAD CLUB
November 2026 Ride Schedule
1st - Cruiser Groups - Hartley Wintney 47.2 miles (76 km) - Cafe - Cuppies and Cream
8th - Cruiser Groups - Overton via Barton Stacey 44.6 miles (71.7 km) - Cafe - Honesty
15th - Cruiser Groups - Alresford 52.3 miles (84.1 km) - Cafe - Heidi's (used to be Caracoli's)
22nd - Cruiser Groups - Hurstbourne Tarrant 48.7miles (78.3 km) - Cafe - MOTea and Coffee Cafe
29th - Cruiser Groups - Privett Near Alton 55.5 miles (89.3 km) - Cafe - The Old Dairy Tea Rooms
Club Ride Update October 2026
After a fantastic (and impressively warm!) summer, we are now well into Autumn, which means our club rides are shifting into their winter format.
Here are the key updates for the season ahead:
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Cruiser Group: The average speed range will drop slightly to 14.5 – 16 mph (23.3 – 25.7 kph).
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Pace Group: Due to low attendance over the last few months, this group is temporarily suspended until demand picks up.
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Sunday Cruiser Group(s): We aim to have two ride leaders available so we can split the group if numbers are high. If we do split, both groups will ride within the standard Cruiser speed range.
Thinking of Joining Us?
If you already have some miles in your legs but haven't been out with the club in a while—or you've been waiting for the right moment to try a group ride—autumn is a brilliant time to start. Our winter routes are shorter than our summer loops, and the atmosphere is supportive and relaxed.
Is this right for me?
To keep rides safe and enjoyable, we focus on intermediate and experienced cyclists rather than absolute beginners. If you are already riding independently and can comfortably manage 45 miles at a sustained pace of 14.5 mph (23.3 kph), you will fit right in with the Cruiser group.
(Note: If you are completely new to the sport and looking for beginner-specific guidance, feel free to drop a line to our Sunday ride coordinator, Luke, at luke.brashier@gmail.com).
Come Along as a Guest!
You are more than welcome to try out our rides up to three times as a guest before officially joining the club. Because of our insurance guidelines, you just need to register before each ride.
Fill out the Guest Rider Registration Form here:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfg7xVBWQu5MZ.../viewform
Winter riding has its challenges (mostly the weather!), but when Spring comes around, you’ll have the miles in your legs to fully enjoy the summer riding.
Want to check out the routes or learn more?
Everything you need is right here on our Sunday Rides Page: