A Canter to Cox Green

We will leave the Riverside Park and climb up Lumley New Road, past Lumley Castle towards Woodstone Village. We will head over to Elba Park and then on to Herrington Country Park. If the weather is suitable, we will ride on to Cox Green, with a great view of Penshaw Monument, for an outdoor cuppa stop by the banks of the River Wear. There is a plan B if the weather isn't on our side on the day.

Crossing the River Wear, we will work our way up to the coast to coast cycle route at Biddick Lane to head back to Chester le Street and along the A167 to return to the Riverside Park.

This route is suitable for riders who are confident to cycle on roads, some of which will be busier in short stretches, although we will use cycle lanes where available. We will also be cycling on quiet roads, lanes and tracks within the parklands.

To help us leave promptly, please be punctual so we can carry out bike checks, etc, before setting off. Please make sure your bike is in working condition ready for the ride and bring a spare inner tube. Helmets are strongly advised.

If the weather is poor, we will contact you if we are cancelling the ride by putting a message in the ‘conversation’ tab in the ride. You should receive a notification by email if there is a message. If you have not heard from us we are still riding.

Places are limited, so if you book on this ride and can't join us please cancel your place so someone else can use it. If you need to contact us on the morning the number for the day of the ride only is 07795101352.

COVID-19
• We will not share any equipment; please bring your own items eg drink, spare inner tube, tyre levers and pump.
• You must not attend if you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with anyone with symptoms
• Anyone who develops COVID symptoms after a ride must contact the leader. British Cycling HQ will then contact everyone who attended the ride.

You can contact the leader(s) directly via the ‘Message Ride Creator’ tab in the ride posting on Let’s Ride.

We look forward to seeing you.

Janet, Kay and Audrey