The Happy Cyclist

01/09/2026

SEPTEMBER GROUP SOCIAL RIDES 🚴
Explore the beautiful New Forest this autumn with a guided group social ride. Suitable for mountain bikes and gravel bikes. If you would like to join a ride or have any questions DM or message Chris on 07980 669181. Bike hire available.

1. Sunday 6th September at 10am – starting from The Elm Tree pub in Ringwood, BH24

2. Wednesday 9th September at 6:30pm - starting from The Elm Tree pub in Ringwood, BH24 (Lights essential)

3. Sunday 13th September at 10am – starting from The Elm Tree pub in Ringwood, BH24 3DY

4. Wednesday 16th September at 6:30pm – starting from from Cycle Experience in Brockenhurst, SO42 7TW

5. Sunday 27th August at 10am – starting from The Elm Tree pub in Ringwood, BH24 3DY

More details: https://www.thehappycyclist.co.uk/rides/group-social-1/

30/08/2026

Social Sunday!
Great ride out today, despite Mark’s early retirement with a freehub issue ⚙️
Lovely circular route, solid elevation gain, stunning autumnal colours, good company and a well deserved hydration stop at the end! 🍺

If you would like to join a group social ride please drop me a DM.

29/08/2026

28/08/2026

Stunning couple of sunset rides this week, making the most of the light evenings we have left this year. Areas covered included Linford Bottom, Milkham Inclosure, Rhinefield Arboretum and Hursthill Inclosure (Brockenhurst).

If you would like to join a group social or individual ride in the beautiful New Forest, drop me a DM.

23/08/2026

Fantastic circular MTB ride today from Ringwood exploring the gravel tracks around Linwood and Fritham areas.

Stunning scenery, great company and the obligatory refreshment stop at the end. Sunday morning done right.👌🏼

If you would like more information on future MTB or gravel rides please DM The Happy Cyclist 😊

19/08/2026

Thanks for your kind works Bel. You did so well and got to see such a stunning part of the forest. And all those ponies! Look forward to riding with you again soon 😊

17/08/2026

⏰ SUPER SUNDAY! Despite a ridiculous 5:30am alarm, it was well worth taking the chain ferry from Sandbanks to Shell Bay for a ride with these boys 😊 Love the Purbecks, just so bloody hilly!

This Sunday's ride will be from the Elm Tree in Ringwood starting at 10am. Please DM or message Chris on 07980 669181 if you would like more information about the ride.

14/08/2026

Tour de South🌳⛱

With parts the New Forest off limits due to the devastating fires, we headed to the coast. Massive thanks to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Services who are working tirelessly to bring this awful incident under control🫶

Route included:

📍Castleman trailway from Ringwood
📍Wimborne River Stour pathway
📍Canford suspension bridge
📍Lady Wimborne Bridge
📍Upton Bypass underpass
📍Holes Bay cycle track
📍Bournemouth beach
📍Wick Village
📍Ripley back to Ringwood

Please get into contact if you would like to join one of my rides or would like a customised ride arranged🙂

10/08/2026

SUPER SCORCHIO SUNDAY with these 3 legends 😎

Easy riding on the beautiful gravel tracks from Brockenhurst, taking in Ornamental Woods, Blackwater Arboretum (very tall trees🌳), Wilverley Plain (very brown grass🌾) and Castleman Trailway (a disused railway line 🚂).

If you would like to join next weeks Sunday social ride please DM or message Chris on 07980 669181

06/08/2026

**Last Space Available for Sunday's circular ride from Brockenhurst.

10am start exploring the Ornamental Woods, Rhinefield and Wilverley Plain areas before returning back to Brockenhurst along the Castleman Trailway. Suitable for mountain bikes or gravel bikes. Weather looking👌😎

DM or message Chris on 07980 669181 for more info or if you would like to join.