The Brandon Park Five

Aimed for those of us new to riding (or just new to riding trails), looking to ease ourselves back into cycling after an extended break or just looking for a social ride with others at a gentle pace. This ride will take it's pace from the slowest riders with no pressure at all to go any faster.

There is nothing technical along this route and no specific skills or mountain bike related equipment are needed in order to take part and enjoy this ride. Suitable for mountain bikes, gravel bikes or hybrids with off-road tyres, the entire route is made up of unpaved surfaces, varying from dirt trail to fire road and is completely traffic free.

I ask that you ensure your bike is in a roadworthy condition before arriving, bring with you a spare inner-tube, pump (or CO2 canisters) and tyre levers. I also ask that you wear a helmet and have appropriate clothing for the activity, as well as to bring a drink along to have while you're out on the trails.

At the end of the ride we'll have plenty of time for tea (and cake?) as well as a chat.

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions as I'm here to help.

*Parking costs £2 for 2 hours, or £3 for the whole day and can be paid in cash, with card or by mobile app.

Take a break from the urban sprawl and spend some time out in the forest with this easygoing ride around the, completely traffic free, trails of Brandon Country Park.

The entire route, with the exception of the car park at the meeting point, is completely traffic free It's made up of wide forest trails and fire roads so partial offroad or MTB tyres are recommended

The Copper Beech Café marks the start and end of our ride

Helmets are advised, as well as the means to repair a puncture should one occur (pump, spare inner-tube, Tyre levers).

We especially welcome newbies!