Saturday 29th October 2016 9:30am

Starting from - King George V Playing Field Car Park, Countess Wear (this is the smaller rear car park off Countess Wear Road.) Turn off Topsham Road at the small parade of shops into School Lane, then turn left at the Tally Ho! into Countess Wear Road. The car park is along here on the left. EX2 6LP

  • 15 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 2 hr 30 mins

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

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EX2 6LP

King George V Playing Field Car Park, Countess Wear (this is the smaller rear car park off Countess Wear Road.) Turn off Topsham Road at the small parade of shops into School Lane, then turn left at the Tally Ho! into Countess Wear Road. The car park is along here on the left.

Join me on a cycle from Exeter to Powderham Farm Shop for morning coffee and cake, following the canal side cycle path much of the way there. We'll join the cycle path at Bridge Road, cycle past Turf Locks and Powderham Church, before cycling on the quiet road to the rear entrance of historic Powderham Castle and its lovely Farm Shop and Cafe. After refuelling in the cafe we'll retrace our journey for a mile or so to Powderham Church and then, instead of rejoining the cycle path, we'll return via quiet roads (with a couple of hills to get the legs and lungs working - this is Devon after all!) through Exminster and back onto the canal path to Bridge Road and our starting point. Suitable for anyone, even those who perhaps haven't been out on a bike for a while. You'll need some fitness as it isn't totally flat and we'll be cycling for 40 minutes or so before taking a break. We will stick together and regroup at the top of few hills on the return leg. Total round trip is around 16 miles, but much of it is flat and the scenery is stunning. There is a steep downhill section so brakes in good working order are a must! Give me a call if you want to find out if it's for you, or see you there! Bring a waterproof just in case and a spare inner tube. Andrea 07930 323345

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