Sunday 21st September 2014 9:00am

Starting from - Birmingham, B14 5TP

  • 43 miles
  • Road
  • 4 hr 30 mins
This ride is a Challenge 40+ ride Do you have a road bike? Do you have a basic repair kit and spare inner tube to fix any punctures or carry out minor repairs if needed? Are you comfortable cycling 30 miles+ at an average speed of 13-15mph? If the answer to ALL of these is YES, then this ride should be perfect for you! If not, why not think about trying some of our 'Steady' or shorter 'Challenging' rides first so you can build your confidence and fitness?

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Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

Starting point

Sainsbury's Car Park, Maypole
Kings Heath
Birmingham
West Midlands
B14 5TP

Birmingham

See more, ride for longer and discover more places than ever before with Ride Further. Typically covering around forty miles, these rides will test you and require an added level of endurance, fitness and stamina. You’ll need a road bike and be able to comfortably cover at least thirty miles, at an average speed of 13-15mph, to get involved – if you’ve joined one of our Challenging rides before, then Ride Further could be the next step for you. Take a tour of the quiet, rolling Warwickshire country lanes. The route takes you south on quiet lanes through the beautiful Earlswood Lakes, into Tanworth-in-Arden, before continuing on to the National Trust site, Packwood House. Upon our return journey to ths start, we will stop at Dynamic Rides Bike Shop and cafe in Hockley Heath. Then you'll savour more of Warwickshire's lanes, beloved of many a West Midlands bike rider, before returning to Maypole.

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11 ride participants

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