ISL AND PARADISE

Fancy an overseas trip but don’t want to stray too far from home? Look no further than the Isle of Wight, where gravel routes are almost as plentiful as stunning sea views

Words TIMWIGGINS

The mid-summer dawn brings a golden glow to Ryde Esplanade. We have the seafront to ourselves, save for a lone herring gull hopping around looking for scraps from last night’s fish and chip suppers. This quaint seaside town is the gateway to the Isle of Wight. Mention the Isle of Wight to most ‘mainlanders’ and it will likely trigger fond memories of school trips or childhood beach holidays in summer, with sticks of rock and ice creams. Indeed later today the broad sandy beaches, now reopened after the easing of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions, will be filled with holidaymakers and funfairs. But we will be long gone by then, up into the hills and onto the trails of this diverse and beautiful island, because on two wheels and away from the…

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Cyclist Off Road (Digital) - 1 Issue, Autumn 2020

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