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arsenalred 14 May 05:44  

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Dear All

We are 4 50 somethings, who are planning a short cycling trip on hired bikes for 3 days staying in Shanklin.
Please could you suggest some bike routes we are not ultra fit but 20 miles should be ok.

Kind Regards Neil Many thanks

Kev Raven 14 May 13:39  

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My Profile 		Here's a few routes to try:


http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Isle_Of_Wight_Sunshine_Trail-Cycle-Route-66.html
not tried it myself, has mixed reviews


http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Ryde_to_Bembridge_Coastal-Cycle-Route-4412.html

http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Ryde_to_Seaview_and_Ashey_Tour-Cycle-Route-2545.html

I can recommend both of these routes - never ridden either to completion, however I have ridden around parts of Ryde & Bembridge with my two lads, who were 7 & 9 at the time. Both of these routes promise some lovelly coastal views. I can recommend any ride around Bembridge, Brading & St.Helens as thats the area I usually stay on the island.

Alternativelly there is the Newport to Cowes cycle way, about 5 miles of flat track, an old rail line, completely off road. The only way to get any flatter is to iron it. I used it hell of a lot in 2009, whilst stopping at Thorness Bay.

Other than that a map book, to plan your own routes - RED BOOKS - ISLE OF WIGHT street atlas, full coverage of the whole island at a reasonable scale [I wear varifocals too] ISBN 1-84192-329-X their website www.redbooks-maps.co.uk

Best Wishes - Kev

My Latest Route: Apr 2011 Barwell, Stokegolding, Stapleton Circuit

arsenalred 23 May 23:06  

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Dear Kev thank you very much will try these out & let you know.
Regards Neil