Join us for a bike ride to Wiltshire. Lots of lovely views over the Salisbury Plain and a wonderful lunch when we arrive.  This will be tarmac all the way and some of it is over Salisbury Plain, and so it is a level 2 ride. (Associates need to ask their Observers for permission to join this ride.) Expect a good road surface but narrow roads for about 10 miles.  An idea of what to expect can be seen here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UF2gyJAHy52HP2Tn8.

Please read the latest IAM Social Group Rides Guidelines before joining this ride.

Level 2 - A description of the ride level can be found here.

Suitability: This level is primarily aimed at qualified Members and those Associates who have a good understanding of Advanced Riding, have had several development sessions with their Observer and want to take the opportunity to practice their skills between observed rides.

Start Saturday 14th March 9:30 for 10:00 depart Ower Services. SO51 6GF

Coffee stop: Larkhill Cafe, The Packway, Larkhill, Salisbury SP4 8PY around 11:30

Lunch: 13:00 on the banks of the Kennet and Avon canal at The Lock Inn,  BA15 1LE.  seewww.thelockinn.co.uk
"Eclectic crowd-pleasing menus served in a quaint cafe hung with retro advertising signs and curios."
Expect a 60  mile ride of about 2 hours each way - see https://maps.app.goo.gl/dL4sbiGpMvETidSH8

Roads
A and B roads will mainly be used, with unclassified roads used, if clean, tarmac.  This ride will take advantage of a narrower unclassified road for 10 miles.
There will still be sufficient space to allow your motorcycle and a car to pass safely. We will not use single-track roads featuring gravel or grass along the centre line.

Be ready to go after briefing and stops. No loitering! Once the ride leader is starting please don’t delay the ride by getting your kit on or connecting your bluetooth.

Please arrive with a full tank of fuel