TOB Breeze ride via Chirk

This is part of the series of rides to celebrate the TOUR of BRITAIN coming to Wrexham. I have selected to lead 2 rides both starting at Felin Puleston, free parking available but sorry no toilets at the start.

We are not actually following the route but will be on parts as we go around, this is for safety and also to make the ride more interesting. For this ride I am extending it to Chirk and around past the Pretty gates by Chirk Castle.

So the route will take the quiet lanes to Ruabon and then along to Newbridge, We go through the closed road element to Chirk (yes this is open to cyclists but be aware the road may have more debris on as not often used).

From here we will take a small section of the A5 before heading on the lanes around the back of Chirk Castle and onwards to our cafe stop (approx half way)

From here we will head back through Chirk (again a small section of the A5) and back via Newbridge. We will take some quiet roads onto the route used by TOB around back of Ruabon and Rhos (some small alterations due to one way system). Finally we detour off the TOB route to take a safer quieter route back to Felin Puleston and our transport.

This is a challenging route due to some small slopes of opportunities but is open to all and we welcome anybody,

We will stop at Caffi Wylfa in Chirk (please note that they only take Card payments (NO CASH). There is absolutely no obligation to partake in cake, but sorry I love my cake....

WHAT TO BRING: - A bike in good working order. This can be a road bike, a hybrid, a gravel bike or even an e-bike - A helmet is compulsory for this ride - Suitable footwear eg. trainers (no open toed shoes/ sandals) - You may want to consider some eye protection - sunglasses would be fine - Suitable cloths. Something that you will feel comfortable in - but no baggy trousers or clothes that could get caught or snagged. Eg. tracksuit bottoms would work well, layers are good. Consider the weather (a waterproof coat is a good idea). - A drink and any snacks for the session - Any necessary medication (Epi pens, asthma inhalers etc) - Money /card if you would like to purchase refreshments during/after the ride (please note the cafe stop only accepts cards) - A spare inner tube suitable for your tyres If you've got any questions or wonder whether this is the ride for you - please do get in touch. My contact email if you need it is [email protected] British Cycling LetsRide booking Ts&Cs . https://www.letsride.co.uk/terms

We especially welcome newbies!