We chase smiles, not miles ✌️

09:30 meet – 09:45 start riding.

We’ll ride over the Hampton Ridge, one of the highest points in the New Forest with beautiful views over to the north and south of the Forest. We’ll pause at Abbots Well and Rose Cottage (https://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/planning-home-page/building-design/building-design-awards/best-conservation-project-2025-rose-cottage-frogham/), the 2025 winner of the National Parks Conservation Project before stopping at the Potting Shed In Hyde (https://www.thenewforest.co.uk/listing/the-potting-shed-hyde/259733101/), one of my favourite places to eat in the Forest.

For those that want a snack for later, we’ll swing by Hockeys Farm shop for an award winning, pannage pork sausage roll (https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26451014.new-forest-farm-shop-earns-top-honours-great-taste-awards/)before heading back to Ashurst via the Woods Cylcery.

The New Forest is perfect for riding at this time of year as we have miles of gravel tracks, no peanut butter mud here!

For those driving, parking is available at Ashurst Train Station for £1 for the whole day.

Route here (https://www.komoot.com/tour/2828576788?share_token=aBlOIFnccSHfac96yQ1rfIdmJ0ZJQucyPtuJCFJHCa0N4zxL8O&ref=wtd&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share&t_ref_username=newforestoffroadclub)

33 miles

This ride is all about connection — to each other, to the land, and to ourselves. Expect relaxed vibes, friendly faces, and plenty of time for coffee stops, snack breaks, and soaking up the scenery.

Bring snacks and sweets to share! Baking enocuraged.

20% off bike hire at the Woods Cyclery

We've partnered with our friends at the Woods Cyclery (https://thewoodscyclery.co.uk/pages/cycle-hire?gad_campaignid=22816297380&gbraid=0AAAAADKKi56A2mJFiPyDupsrqbXfyRUSQ) to offer 20% off bike hire for the whole weekend. Call the shop and say you're riding with NFORC.

We ride together. We look out for each other. We leave no one behind.

Led by our volunteer ride leaders (https://www.thenewforestoffroadclub.com/ride-leaders), this is a no-drop ride. Whether you’re new to off-road riding or have been doing this for years, you’re very welcome.

What to expect:

Gravel & mixed terrain (see route linked above)

Social pace — we ride as a group

Gravel or mountain bikes recommended

Bring snacks, water, layers and what you need to fix a puncture

We can't wait to ride bikes with you ✌️

This is a social group ride. You must be responsible for yourself and your decisions. Please bring everything you need to self navigate and fix your bike should something go wrong.

If you are new to riding off road and would like the support of a qualified bike guide, please consider joining us for one of our guided experiences. You can read all about those here (https://www.thenewforestoffroadclub.com/experiences).

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The New Forest Off Road club is a women led cycling community based in the New Forest, Hampshire. Through group rides, mechanic sessions and online workshops, we build community and confidence on wheels. In 2021, we were awarded "Community of the Year" by Bikepacking.com (https://bikepacking.com/plog/2021-bikepacking-awards-people-and-routes/). Cycling Uk referenced our revolutionary ideas (https://www.cyclinguk.org/real-life-stories/meet-group-starting-revolution-through-cycling), Bike Radar said we are ‘The Future of Cycling Clubs’ (https://youtu.be/KFaIZO-aYxc?si=PSsIMGb9kXGesomj) and Global Cycling Network drew on our experience for their article ‘How to Take the Macho Out of Your Group Ride’ (https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com/lifestyle/challenge/how-to-take-the-macho-out-of-your-group-ride).

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