Breeze Durham Starter Ride Knitsley Loop
Thurs 21st July 2022 6.45pm 14 miles
Start Diggerland Entrance, Langley Park DH7 9TT
Join us for this short ride which is part of our weekly summer series of Thursday evening starter rides in the Durham area during May, June and July. These rides are suitable for those new or returning to cycling to build up confidence and stamina over the weeks, while enjoying the summer evenings and good company.
During May we’ll cover the flattest and shortest routes and as the weeks go by the miles and hills (can’t be avoided around Durham) will increase.
Doing as many of the rides as possible is recommended to reap the greatest benefits.
For today’s ride we’ll be starting in Langley Park and will initially be riding along the Lanchester Valley railway path to Knitsley via Malton and Lanchester. Our return will be partly along quiet country roads before heading back to Lanchester to pick the railway path up for the last couple of miles. The road sections are lumpy and will add a worthwhile challenge to the ride and you will be rewarded with fine views.
A hybrid bike is the best choice for this ride although mountain bikes and robust road bikes will do the job.
In order for the ride to leave promptly, please be punctual so we can carry out bike checks, etc. prior to us setting off. Please make sure your bike is in working condition and bring a spare tube to fit your tyres. Expect to be out for up to 2 hours.
As always we can’t predict the weather so please dress suitably.
For any queries please contact
[email protected]. For any last minute cancellations on the day please text 07708327943 (note this phone is only for the day of the ride) otherwise use the option to cancel when you log in to letsride.co.uk. If the weather is bad we will only contact you if we are cancelling the ride and will do so no later than 4pm on the day 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.
Look forward to meeting you.