HORATIO’S GARDEN

CHALKE VALLEY CYCLE RIDE 2018

The ride heads left out of the hospital down a steep hill into the village of and then turns west following the path of the . In the village of there is the first and only main road junction on the ride – please be The route for this one-day ride takes in the very careful and follow the marshall’s instructions stunning Chalke Valley to the South West of for crossing. through the AONB of the Cranborne The ride courses gently along the valley through Chase. There are three options: 45 miles, 25 and Bishopstone to where the 18 mile 18 miles. All share the first 8 miles together. route curls back across the river and returns to a ITINERARY warm welcome at Horatio’s Garden. The 25 and 45 mile routes continue through Bower Chalke The ride starts from Horatio’s Garden at Salisbury and up a steep climb to the top of the Ox Drove. District Hospital SP2 8BJ. This is the biggest challenge on the ride and will be rewarded by magnificent views from the Enter the hospital grounds via entrance B and park refreshment stop! in Car park 10 displaying the attached notice for free parking. Follow the signs to the rear entrance of Horatio’s Garden and leave your bikes on the tennis court. Loos are in the main hospital building. Please do not go into the spinal unit building to protect the patients’ privacy.

Registration will be from 9am in the garden and a full briefing at 9.30am. The ride starts at 10am.

Riders will be asked to start in groups to avoid congestion on the first part of the ride. The 25-mile riders turn right along the crest of the hill to the village of Ebbesbourne Walk and back

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Horatio’s Garden is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registered charity number 1151475. Registered address Horatio’s Garden, Enterprise House, Cherry Orchard Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7LD.

along the valley through returning to burgers and tea in Horatio’s Garden!

For the 45 mile riders, the route continues to Sixpenny Handley then Farnham and another climb to Ashmore. The route then turns back towards Salisbury via a drinks and snack stop at Manor Farm, . Riders follow along the undulating, beautiful Chalke Valley to a welcome and celebration at Horatio’s Garden.

What’s Included Please contact us if you have any concerns about There will be basic mechanical back up and first the route or your fitness level. aid support on the day. Bikes and Repairs Water, soft drinks and snacks are provided on the ride and burgers, tea and cakes at the finish! We recommend you use a road or hybrid bike. E There will be two refreshment stops en route. bikes are welcome! It is your responsibility to check your bike carefully before the ride and What’s not included make sure it is in full working order. Please carry Bikes and equipment . a puncture repair kit or spare inner tube with you.

Personal insurance – mandatory for all riders. Clothing and Helmets Please bring cash and credit card in case of We suggest you wear lycra clothing and dress emergency. according the the weather forecast. Horatio’s Participants’ friends and relatives are welcome in Garden bespoke cycle shirts are available for pre- the garden. If they would like to volunteer to help order! on the day, please contact us. You must wear a helmet at all times on the ride.

Cycle Information Safety

Whether you chose the 18, 25 mile or 45 mile ride The ride is not a race and we ask everyone to please make sure you have done some respect the other cyclists and support each other appropriate training! The ride will be all on tarmac through the day. A first aider will be available in a roads. There may be pot holes or loose gravel so roving car on the route. be alert at all times. The itinerary can be changed on the grounds of safety if the organisers deem it necessary.

Tel 01722 140918 | [email protected] | www.horatiosgarden.org.uk | facebook.com/horatiosgarden

Horatio’s Garden is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registered charity number 1151475. Registered address Horatio’s Garden, Enterprise House, Cherry Orchard Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7LD.