The routes
15 miles
IT is a quite flat route on generally quiet roads, so it is an easy 15 miles. The roads will not be closed, so riders will need to take usual care with traffic. At an average speed of 10 miles per hour, it will take 90 minutes of riding plus any extra time you take at the drinks stop.
35 miles
It is a relatively flat route on generally quiet roads, so it is an easy 35 miles. The roads will not be closed, so riders will need to take usual care with traffic. At an average speed of 12 miles per hour, it will take three hours of riding plus any extra time you take at the drinks stops.
Drink stops
Drink Stop 1 is on both routes. It is 9.3 miles
(15 km) from the start and is in a field adjacent to Hogmoor Lane, Hurst. In addition to water, there will be snacks available.
This drink stop is run by ARC Counselling.
Drink Stop 2 is on the 35 mile route only. It is 24 miles (39 km) from the start and is on Ford Lane, Bramshill just before the junction with Bramshill Road. As before, there will be water and snacks available.
This drink stop is run by The Physio Studio.
Weather forecast
The forecast for Wokingham Bikeathon is a lot cooler than the heatwave – 16ºC to 18ºC, and sunshine. Wear some suncream!