Sutton Park to Shenstone - Steady 10-12mph

This is a 17.5 mile bike ride, suitable for road or hybrid bikes. It is on paved roads, mainly country lanes, but some slightly busier roads. We will keep the pace steady - averaging around 10mph, but staying together as a group. The emphasis is on everyone having a nice bike ride, not about going fast.

We will ride out through Mere Green to Little Hay and on to Shenstone. We then do a loop to Stonnal before heading back to Sutton Park via Little Hay. We will have coffee and cake at Blackroot Bistro on our return.

Assuming a 10mph average, it should be around 1h 45m riding time. If you are worried about the distance, there are possibilities to shorten the ride by getting the train back to Sutton Coldfield from Shenstone after around 6 miles or 11 miles.

Please arrive 15 mins early for a bike check and short chat about the ride. Please bring a spare inner tube, a drink and some money. Helmets are strongly encouraged.