STAGE 3 - SAT MORNING

JOYRIDE: 01

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What does Joyriding mean to you?

Is it about discovering new routes and challenging yourself? Or is it about taking in the views and relaxing with friends? Whichever it is, we have tailored a ride to suit you. All our routes on our Saturday ride are led by the pros and take in some of the most beautiful spots on the island, making your experience a joyride to remember.

We have 4 distances, all offering epic views and a range of elevations depending on how hard you want to ride. Learn more below.

Green

For the social rider who likes to take it at a steady pace, while drinking in the beauty. This stunning 75km loop starts to ease you in by weaving through the quaint interior villages of the island, before hitting the short climb up to Blackgang point for one of its best views. We then hit the rolling hills of the islands most famous straight, the Military Road, before making our way back to our base through the picturesque Wellow & Thorley lanes in the north west of the island.

Distance: 75km / 45 mile approx

Elevation: 1000m

Expected duration: 3.5 to 4 hours

Stops: 3

BLUE

This is for the intermediate rider who wants some extra distance and beautiful views. Taking in all the same beauty spots as our green ride, this 100K weaves a little longer through the interior lanes of the island, looping around past The Needles at Freshwater Bay, before making a welcome detour through the beautiful seafront at Yarmouth.

Distance: 100km / 60 mile approx

Elevation: 1300m

Expected duration: 4 to 4.5 hours

Stops: 2

RED

For the rider who loves a challenge but doesn’t want to rule out a bit of fun and the occasional pit stop. This 130km ride takes in more of the east of the island, starting through the beautiful harbour at Bembridge, before offering up an extra bit of elevation for you on the zig-zagging climb up Ventnor Hill.

Distance: 130km / 80 miles

Elevation: 1900m

Expected duration: 4.5 to 5 hours

Stops: 2

Black

For the rider who knows their FTP intimately and has a burning desire to raise it. You get all the same beauty spots on this 160km loop of the island, with a few extra tests like the beautiful St Lawrence Climb just outside of Shanklin. And if you fancy your chances on the day, we’ll be adding in a few ‘beat the pros’ zones along the way. This one’s for those who want to ride like the elite.