garryb59 wrote:
>
> >Yes, house move permitting, will get the Fishbourne ferry.
>
> I notice that you can start at any of the check points, what's the
> best place to begin? Or rather, how do they differ? Or more
> specifically, what's the most quiet spot?
I've started at Yarmouth, Alverstoke and Bembridge and all have been
uncrowded. My passing through Havenstreet last year coincided with a
batch of riders off the Fishbourne ferry, but I only had to wait a
minute or two. We did have to queue at Bembridge though, for sarnies and tea.
A couple of years ago, even though over 1000 rode, I hardly saw anyone
else. Riders are spread over the whole course due to the different
starts and the choice of start time.
> I wonder if my recumbent is up it. May well consider it.
I've taken the Trice around the island and will probably do so again
this year.
It is a hard grind in places, especially around Ventnor, but the
downhills make up for it
There is a new mid-length route this year of 55km which looks
interesting as it uses the Sandow-Newport-Cowes railway. Nice and flat.
John B
