Saturday June 28th

There are many types of road and trail surface on our rides, but this one has more than our usual amount of tarmac (small lanes).
We start by heading out to Roche Abbey, then across the fields where the WW2 airfield was at Firbeck, then through woods to Langold. We cross to Hodsock Priory, Blyth, Torworth and Lound before we pick up the river Idle which we'll follow right through Retford. In Retoford we pick up the Chesterfield canal over to Ranby, then we take lanes and trails across fields and woods to Carlton-in-Lindrick. From here its more bridleways, fields, and dirt back to Woodsetts and Thurcroft.

41 miles, cross country & mainly traffic free

Small & quiet country lanes, dirt trails along a river bank, tracks across fields and through woods, a canal tow path, and some gravel trails too.

There will be two or three refreshment/comfort stops along the way, 1st at Langold Park, 2nd at a nature reserve visitor centre nr Retford, 3rd at Thornberry Animal rescue at Dinnigton, and maybe an icecream stop too.

always wear a helmet and appropriate riding/safety gear. Always bring some means of repairing a puncture should it happen and a way to re inflate the tyre. Carry water, it could be warm on Saturday, and bring cash&card for cafe stops.

Its not a race, but our average pace is around 10mph over the whole ride. We welcome new faces and we'll do all we can to ensure you enjoy our ride. We'll willingly help with any repairs if needed and we wont leave anyone stranded. We're out for an enjoyable and fun ride.