Beginners Park Pootle

  This will be a gentle ride around Derby using parks and quiet roads. The aim will be to build confidence and there will be plenty of time for chatting and rest breaks.
It’s a good idea to bring some water, snack to keep you going and money for if we stop at a cafe.
Wearing a helmet is advisable; if you don’t have one please do not to worry you can still take part. If you enjoy the bike ride and would like to come again perhaps you could look to buy one then.
We really welcome newcomers to our rides; we will always ride at the pace of the slowest rider so no one is left behind.
Look forward to seeing you there.
This will be a leisurely ride exploring Derby.
It’s a good idea to bring some water, snack to keep you going and money for if we stop at a cafe.
Wearing a helmet is advisable; if you don’t have one please do not to worry you can still take part. If you enjoy the bike ride and would like to come again perhaps you could look to buy one then.
We really welcome newcomers to our rides; we will always ride at the pace of the slowest rider so no one is left behind.
Look forward to seeing you there.

A guided beginners route of about 1hrs gentle ride (3 miles).  This is an off-road route on paths of tarmac, gravel and mulch (through the wooded area).   Cyclists will have an introduction to various path surfaces, gentle slopes, and encounter a  variety of challenges of crossing paths, pedestrians with push chairs and children, and slow moving car park vehicles.   This will be an exercise in the awareness of other cycle path-users as a prelude to riding on roads in the future. This is not instuction on how to ride a bicycle from scratch.  Information for bicycle riding instruction for free 1 - to - 1 sessions  can be found at: http://www.cyclederby.co.uk/training-skills/pedal                                                                     Ride level - easy Average speed 5mph