This ride is the 2nd part of the next step rides. It is aimed at those who want to have a go at something more challenging than the novice friendly rides but want to do it at a steady and relaxed pace. It is not suitable for those who want to crack on at a fast pace. […]
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Make the most of this week’s dry weather by joining Tom Scott on this week’s midweek ride. Meet at Coate Water by the diving platform, ready for a 7 o’clock start. The ride will be 15 to 20 miles, probably lasting two to two-and-a-half hours. There is nothing technically difficult on this ride (though there might
Midweek Ride 25th May Read More »
Please note… the car park is a pay and display and the current charges are £3.50 a day, please bring change for the car park machine. Sharon Bassindale and Jenny Wright will be leading this ladies only trails day. They are both experienced trail riders and will be able to share their considerable skills and
Ladies Forest of Dean Trail Centre meet Read More »
Unless you’ve been living under a rock lately you’ll know that the FlyUp417 project is finally open for business and it’s hoped that by the time of this trip all the features of this new facility will be up and running. You’ve read the review (if you haven’t you can take a look here) now
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There will be a bit of a change from our normal midweek rides as we’ll be supporting the Ride of Silence this week: On May 18th Swindon Breeze Leaders are organising a mixed ride in silence through the town to bring honour those injured or killed on our roads, and to bring awareness that cyclists
The “next step” rides are aimed at those who may have tried novice friendly rides and are looking to progress to and build confidence on more technical terrain at a slow and relaxed pace. They would also be suitable for people who have ridden at trail centres before but who may be concerned that they
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The Club is targeting a few commercial events during the year, and would like to get as big a group of riders as possible to attend. We’ll take along the Club gazebos and make each event a big ‘Club day out’. There are two parts to this event, a demo day similar to our own Hargroves
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Sorry everyone – tonight’s ride has been cancelled. Graham will lead this week’s midweek ride, which will start from Coate Water and head out onto the Ridgeway. Make sure you bring food and drink as it might still be a hot one, after this weekend’s glorious whether. But don’t forget your coat in case it
Unlikely to be Flat Ride Read More »
Sarah Bailey will lead this novice friendly, ride which sets off from Barbury Castle (try to arrive by 9.45 for a 10.00am start). The ride will take in a range of surfaces, including natural trails (which will be muddy if it’s wet), very small amount of road, and one very short section of trail with
All ‘What goes up must come down’ ride Read More »
It’s where the playing field is levelled and everyone is equal. It doesn’t involve pressures, distances, or even …….dare I say it……. a bike! It’s time to bag yourself a good team to challenge the others to a game of SKITTLES. Who has the skills when it matters? Who can pull it out of the
MB Swindon Skittle Score Settler!! Read More »
