West Cumbria F4F (Further 4 Fun) Cycling Group

This new follow-on group from our B2B (Back to Basics) beginners group will also cycle out from Cockermouth High School where there is ample parking.
Come and join us for one of our Further 4 Fun Guided rides with likeminded people who love a longer ride with great views.
We will be travelling along quite country roads out from Cockermouth, so be prepared for some managed uphill climbs and country lanes.
Rest assured our group is always willing to wait while you may need to walk up that daunting hill.

This Saturdays route will take us from Cockermouth School to Round Close Hill down to Southwaite bridge and onto Brandgill continuing to Mosser and Mockerkin, then we descend Fangs Brow. Reaching Kirkstile we will take the B5289 road to Lorton and Cockermouth. This route is suitable for road bikes if you preferred to use your road bike.

Wherever possible we include a socially distanced snack break so this week it's a bring your own refreshments for a "vitals with a view".

We always travel at the slowest rider's pace with support and encouragement, so no one is ever left behind. This is to enhances our enjoyment of leisurely cycling within the safety of our group. So this is not a ride for racers!

This is an intermediate mixed cycling group for adults (men & women 16+) to ride with others interested in doing more leisure cycle riding for around 20 miles each ride.

All Easy B2B members are very welcome, this also includes riders using e-bikes with a fully charged battery and hybrid tyres.

Due to new guide lines from British Cycling the advice below MUST be adhered to:

Participants must consider safety first, particularly minimising the risk of infection/transmission and the risk of injury (so riding to your known abilities is key), so as not to place further pressure on the NHS.

Participants must not attend rides if they have Covid-19 symptoms, have someone in their household who does or who are in the extremely vulnerable category or if they have been asked to remain at home by the UK Government track and trace system.
Participants are required to provide their own equipment.
A must is your own hand pump with the correct connection for your inner tube valve.
The essentials are;
1. Tyre levers,
2. Inner tube that fits your bike,
3. Puncture repair kit,
4. Pocket sized multi tool
5. Hand sanitiser & water bottle, any food for our refreshments at the designated break stop and must avoid sharing any of the above.

At this stage using face masks or coverings is a personal choice but it should not restrict your breathing.
Participants should wash/sanitise their hands after the ride & while attending any ride breaks. During & when leaving the ride participants must maintain social distancing, at present this stands at 2 meters.