The Ladies Leisure ride this week will be an exploration of national cycle route 482 from Chiseldon to Marlborough. It’s a nice flat route and we will go as far as the fitness of the group determines – plenty of pubs on the way, so we will go as far as people want before heading back. If we do the whole way there and back it will be a 15 mile round trip.
Meet at the Three Trees farm shop café at 9.30am
Meet at the Three Trees farm shop café at 9.30am
Starting at the Three Trees Cafe we will have a lovely ride to Chisledon and then on to Coate Water. There we can have coffee and loo stops before either heading to Croft for a few laps or heading directly back to the Three Trees Cafe.
Leisurely pace, all abilites welcome 🙂
We’re going back to the Forest of Dean, with a twist.
A few people have asked us about bringing their teenagers with them on rides and so we’ve put this together with you mind.
Verderers is rightly the showcase trail at FoD and is perfect for showing a competent rider what a great mountain bike trail has to offer (in a controlled manner!).
So the ride is open to all, including your children – we just ask that you accompany your kids on the ride. Verderers does have some reasonable climbs in it & is 7 miles long, so we would suggest a minimum age of 13, unless your child is particular fit and experienced (although ultimately it’s a public trail and your decision & responsibility).
We will have 2 ride leaders on the day (including our Welfare Officer Davinia), to show what you should do to check your bikes before you set off and show you the trail itself, as well as some of the slightly off route features along the way (such as the great little skills practice areas).
We will meet at the Pedalabikeaway cycle centre in Cannop Valley, which has excellent facilities and a great atmosphere – you’ll need £3.50 for parking for the day.
The return of a great beginners and gentle ride.
Starting at Waitrose , we will ride the old railway line to Old Town, through Croft to Witchelstowe, then over the motorway bridge to Wroughton, stopping at Cowpuccino’s for coffee and cake before heading back to Waitrose .
This is a different start time of 1pm and we will be finished by 2, 2.30pm in plenty of time for the school pick up!!
Who’s joining me?
Will be the usual antics of meeting at Cannop cycle centre and taking a small part of the Verderers trail, before heading over to Loamalicious and then on to have a play at Dowies, followed by Murdoch, more Dowies, then to see BOTH Ceris descents.
Meet is 9:45am at the cafe so we can set off at 10am
Safety first, so bring a helmet.
Starting at Croft trail, we will do a lap of the blue trail before heading out to Wroughton via Witchelstow. We will have a coffee and cake stop in Cowpaccinos before heading back to Croft for another blue lap, or even red of you are feeling adventurous!! This is perfect for beginners who want a little taster of the trail or just those who love a social ride with a cake and a coffee!! Hope to see you there!
The next club trip to FoD is in February. There’s loads happening in Cannop at the moment, with a new workshop, new bike shop and extended café at Pedalabikeaway. Work is also well underway on the new pump track and skills area, so loads to check.
We’re looking to venture out from the usual (although excellent) Verderers, with the downhill tracks, Dowies or Murdocks all being options.
So comment below what you’d like to and we’ll build a route for the day.
Meet outside the Pedalabikeaway at 10.30am
This ride is for any ladies wanting to spread their mountain bike wings a bit further and visit a truly great trail centre with a fantastic atmosphere and excellent riding.
There’s lots to do – the scenic Green family trail takes in the sights of the forest and the excellent Blue graded Verderers trail is jewel of the south west, with its showcase final descent that’s guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face.
A lap of Verderers will be the main event, but depending on the preferences of the group we can take in some of the family trail first, or the super fun Launchpad downhill run after.
Meet outside the Pedalabikeaway cafe at 10.30am