Join us for an unforgettable cycling trip to the Isle of Wight from Tunbridge Wells. This adventure offers two options:
A full three-day ride
One-day island loop
Trip Overview
Dates: Friday 6 June – Sunday 8 June 2024
Start Location: Linden Park Cricket Club, Fir Tree Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 8BU or Portsmouth
Overnight Accommodation: Farmhouse Portsmouth Hotel (YOU MUST BOOK YOUR OWN ROOMS)
Ferry Service: Wightlink Foot Passenger Tickets (YOU MUST BOOK YOUR OWN TICKETS)
Route Maps: To Portsmouth: https://www.strava.com/routes/3320372561727952006
Around the island: https://www.strava.com/routes/3320375275912106118
To Tunbridge Wells: https://www.strava.com/routes/3320378154900119106Support: We are really pleased to have mechanical and rider support for the Isle of Wight part of the trip from Glen at THE ÆIGHT BIKE CØMPANY.
There will be a small additional fee of £20 per person for this.
Please use the link below to register your interest. Full details of the ride are outlined below.
Three-Day Ride
Friday 6 June – Ride to Portsmouth
Depart from Tunbridge Wells leaving from Linden Park Cricket Club, Fir Tree Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 8BU.
Ride to Portsmouth (83miles/133km. 4,271 ft/1300m)
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3320372561727952006Check-in at the Farmhouse Portsmouth Hotel for the night. (Note: you must book your own accommodation)
Evening meal and recovery.
Saturday 7 June – Isle of Wight Loop
Meet at the Farmhouse Portsmouth Hotel at 7:00am.
Catch the 08:15am Portsmouth to Ryde ferry (Note: book your crossing tickets here: https://www.wightlink.co.uk/tickets/foot-passenger-tickets)
Ride the Isle of Wight loop (72 miles/115km. 5,186 ft/1580m). https://www.strava.com/routes/3320375275912106118
Enjoy dinner on the island before taking the 20:52pm return ferry. (Restaurant to be confirmed)
Overnight stay at the Farmhouse Portsmouth Hotel.
Sunday 8 June – Ride Back to Tunbridge Wells
Depart Portsmouth in the morning.
Ride back to Tunbridge Wells (87miles/133km. 5,220ft/1591m) https://www.strava.com/routes/3320378154900119106
One-Day Ride
Saturday 7 June
Drive down to Portsmouth and meet at the Farmhouse Portsmouth Hotel at 7:00am.
Catch the 08:15am Portsmouth to Ryde ferry (Note: book your crossing tickets here: https://www.wightlink.co.uk/tickets/foot-passenger-tickets)
Ride the Isle of Wight loop (72 miles/115km. 5,186 ft/1580m). https://www.strava.com/routes/3320375275912106118
Option to either drive home on the Saturday evening or stay overnight at Farmhouse Portsmouth Hotel for the night. (Note: you must book your own accommodation)
Booking & Logistics
Ferry Crossings: Must be booked individually via Wightlink.
Hotel Accommodation: Riders are responsible for booking their own stay at the Farmhouse Portsmouth Hotel.
Parking: Available at the Farmhouse Portsmouth Hotel for those driving.
Important Notes
Riders must be self-sufficient and responsible for their own accommodation and ferry bookings.
Ensure your bike is in good working order before the trip.
This is a social ride, but all participants should be comfortable with the mileage involved.
We look forward to an incredible weekend of cycling and stunning coastal views!