Isle of Wight 2020

Fancy a day trip to the Isle of Wight this spring?

The plan is to meet at the Wightlink ferry terminal in Portsmouth on Saturday 25th April and get the 09:00 ferry over to Fishbourne. From there we'll ride in groups around the island, stop for lunch near Ventnor, and then ride on to the Needles for an ice cream and some group photos before returning to Fishbourne via the chain ferry in Cowes.

The trip will take the whole day once we've got down there and back again. It'll be a scenic, testing day of riding.

As with all tours and expeditions you are expected to be able to self navigate, GPS routes are given below. Bring appropriate kit for the weather (it can be cold and windy over there, even if the sun is shining), snacks, and the usual tools.

NB: If the weather is appalling, this ride may be postponed. A decision will be made by the Wednesday preceding so please check the calendar posting.

Trip Details

Location	Isle of Wight
Date	Sat 25th April
Pace Groups	Assorted, depending on leader availability. Check the calendar for details.
Meet Time & Place	By 08:30 at the Costa Coffee opposite the Wightlink car ferry terminal PO21 2LA, having bought your return ticket online or at the ticket office.
How do I get there?	06:45 train from Godalming gets to Portsmouth Harbour at 08:23. Or drive (please lift-share - add offers/requests to the comments on the sign-up sheet) or cycle (Strava route Milford to Portsmouth 42 miles)
Ferry Time	09:00 Check in is 15 mins before departure for foot passengers. Tickets are bought at the terminal (£17.60 return)
Route	Isle of Wight 68 miles
Lunch	Lunch venue TBC in the Ventnor area. I will update the route once confirmed.
Return Ferry	Fishbourne Ferry leaves every hour on the hour until 22:00, with an extra ferry at 16:30
Questions	Lara Taylor
How do I join in?	Sign up for this ride on the calendar by 19 April so we can make sure logistics are all sorted.

Ride leaders - this ride is open to all. If you want to join, please add a ride listing for your ride level on the calendar to allow people to sign up in the usual way. The aim will be to ferry across together, which should ensure a staggered arrival at the lunch stop.