Hambrook via Blaise Castle - [Easy/Intermediate]

This ride heads out along Portway to Sea Mills and then through Blaise Castle Estate to Hallen. We'll then come back through Almondsbury towards Hambrook where we will stop for lunch.

Meet in Nova Scotia Place by the benches. I'll be on a black and red Btwin bike with a red bag. We'll set off at 10:30am, please arrive in good time and ready to ride.

The route doesn't involve too much climbing but there are a few small hills. It's largely on cycle lanes and quiet roads, though there are a couple of busy sections to negotiate.

The route back is through Eastville Park and finishing in Castle Park, although we can complete the loop to Nova Scotia if required.

The round trip will be around 44km/27miles.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/319139982

https://www.farmhouseinns.co.uk/pubs/avon/winter-stream-farm/menu

Winter Stream Farm has a reasonably priced menu including a carvery. They also have a selection of cakes.

Keep an eye on the comments - if the weather is looking bad I might cancel.

Please respect we ride in a group and the ride leader has to make decisions on behalf of the group, these need to be followed.

The ride leader will stop for catch-ups, at junctions and hills. Please do not overtake the leader this can lead to people getting lost.

Your bike needs to be recently ridden and in good order. You should bring a spare inner tube for your bike. This is to avoid holding up the rest of the group. There is likely to be someone on the ride who can help mend a puncture, although this is not guaranteed.

Grading definitions:

[Easy]

This will be almost entirely traffic free or on very quiet roads, mostly flat, and distances which can be managed by those who may not ride a great deal.

[Intermediate]

This may include sections on-road where there is traffic. There may also be moderate hills and the distance will require a certain degree of fitness. Flat or "easy" routes may be designated intermediate if a certain pace is expected.

[Hard]

This may include sections of busy road requiring confidence in traffic. There may also be tough climbs, either steep or a considerable distance. Suitable only for those who frequently ride for significant distances.

[Very Hard]

All of the above combined with pace. Beyond the scope of this group!