Wheel Do It! - King's Tree and back (with Graham) weather permitting

This ride starts from the usual spot at the beginning of Loxley Road and will out to Damflask Reservoir and then up Blindside Lane and Sugworth Road. When we reach Mortimer Road, we turn left and then right onto the A57 for a short while until we reach Ladybower Reservoir and turn right to head along the Upper Derwent Valley. This quite lane takes along the side of the Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs and is a beautiful, scenic route. When we reach King's Tree at the end of the surfaced road, we'll turn around and head back the way we came. As always, we'll ride at a pace and pick a route that everyone is comfortable with and no-one will get left behind!
NOTE: this ride includes a section of A-road that may be busy and have fast moving traffic. Particular care is needed on the uphill section of the A57 on the way home.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
This ride is limited to a maximum of six participants. Please do not attend if you have COVID symptoms (new, persistent cough; fever; loss of sense of smell or taste) or if any of your household has symptoms or is isolating. Maintain social distance throughout the ride, including at the start/finish and the café stop. Bring a facemask for use at the café stop. There will be another ride starting at the same time, so please stay within the group for this ride a remain at least 2 m from the other group.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
We recommend that all participants wear a helmet. Please make sure you wear appropriate clothing for the weather. As usual we do expect you to have ensured your bike is roadworthy and that you have carried out basic pre-ride checks; we recommend that you also carry at least one spare inner tube, a pump (CO2 inflators are also highly recommended). It is also a good idea to carry a spare chain link that matches your bike’s chain (e.g. 9, 10 or 11 speed). If you have a mechanical problem we will do our best to assist you and/or lend you an inner tube or repair kit if we can, but it is always best to be self-reliant. Don’t forget to bring money for refreshments and a mobile phone.
DISCLAIMER
This is a purely social group of like-minded people sharing a love of cycling, it is not a formal organisation nor does it have any form of legal structure. We do not profess to be trained ride leaders but do have experience of doing so. You are free to choose to ride with us but in doing so please note that you do so in acceptance that this is entirely at your own risk. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss or injury suffered as a result of your participation. Please also read the terms and conditions on the website.