17/10/2021 ROLLER SKI THE CAMBRIDGE BUSWAY - 10/20/40km
Photo: Ian Butters10am 17 October 2021- NEW DATE & TIME
[subject to any Covid restrictions at the time]
Join Club members for a 40km round trip from St Ives - Cambridge - St Ives, or just 10 or 20km if you catch the bus from Longstanton or Cambridge. It's a great opportunity for a longer roller ski on smooth tarmac alongside the Busway through undulating Cambridgeshire countryside.
You can ski at your own speed as we will ski in 2-3 groups according to ability/preferred skiing speed. We won't leave anyone behind but less experienced skiers or those who prefer a more leisurely ski should aim for a shorter distance and plan to use the bus to return or get to the lunch point. Skiers should be comfortable with gentle ups and downs, able to control their speed and manoeuvre round obstacles.
Bring drinks and something to eat as there's no opportunity to buy any until you reach Histon [approx 16km from St Ives] which is where groups usually meet up for lunch. You can choose to take a packed lunch or The Station House cafe should be open. On return to St Ives, Tom's Cakes is a popular choice for tea and cake [open until 4pm].
NB Helmets are mandatory [for insurance purposes for all Club activities].
Who can participate?
Members of LRNSC or other Snowsport England affiliated clubs are invited to join us on this trip providing you register in advance. REGISTER HERE by 8pm Friday 15/10
Non members must join our Club before signing up for this event - it's only £20.00 per year and there lots of other benefits.
You need to have your own equipment as no ski hire will be available.
Meeting details
Dates: Sunday 17 October 2021
Meet at St. Ives park and ride at 1000. We should be back 1530-1600.
Any questions or offers of lift sharing or possibilities, please contact us.
Saturday evening?
Some members are planning to make a weekend of it and will meet up for dinner on Saturday evening in the St Ives area - if you're interested tick the box during the registration process & register before midday on Wednesday 13/10. More details will be given nearer the time.