Randonnee

Noel said:

Has anyone ever done this: http://www.cycleisland.co.uk ?

What are the 'numerous hills' like on the shorter route? I have a couple
of friends who are not at all fit and this might be a good incentive to
get them back on their bikes for the summer. Are the hills steady long
inclines or short steep climbs?

They are not bad, but if your friends are not very fit, they will suffer
even on the short one. However, the great thing about the round the
Island is you can give it up any time, and its a relative short ride
back to the ferry.

I've done it 4 times and I can't remember if the clowise direction is
better or not, itrc the Ventnor(?) hill being a bit steep if in the
wrong direction.

It well organised, good fun, and a bit of a CIHAGM fest.

Noel said:

Are the hills steady long inclines or short steep climbs?

Yes (!), but I've only done the 100km. I suspect that the 55km
clockwise from Cowes would be easier towards the end, and there are
lots of places to rest. Just get an early start!