Ride info
Start points map
Notice: New start point "CL" means contact leader for start point coordinates. We will use this while groups are restricted due to the Coronavirus advice.
For any other startpoint no advance registration is required, simply turn up for the ride. The locations are shown below, the icons reveal further info:
Breaks (to be used in the calendar as "(cp-)")
b: Bring your own food / drink
c: Café / tea shop / garden centre
p: Pub
g: Private garden (NGS) serving teas
o: Other (e.g. village shop)
A guide to our rides
Easy
Gentle pace, walking on some hills
Average speed below 10 mph
Stopping for 11's, lunch and 3's
Mainly on minor and B roads
Suitable for people who are reasonably fit, have done some cycling in a group, and as a step to Medium rides
Medium
Consistent pace riding most hills
Speeds 10-14 mph
Stops for 11's, lunch and 3's
Some A roads but mainly B and minor roads
Should be suitable for most regular riders but not for beginners unless very fit
Hard
Faster and more consistent pace, riding all hills
Speeds over 14 mph
Stops for lunch and usually for 11's and 3's
More use of A roads
Not suitable for beginners