Chocks Away!

We will follow Northfield Lane and take the cycle path around the dump to Rufforth airfield. We will reach Chocks Away café where we will have a rest and drink before retracing our steps back to Poppleton. The route is paved all the way but can be a little muddy in places. If people are feeling fit we will detour on the return leg to Knapton, again on a traffic-free, paved route. The ride ends at Dobbies where participants can also grab a drink/snack in their café or cycle into Poppleton and visit Poppleton Social.

From Dobbie's Garden Centre we will take a mainly off-road route to Rufforth and retrace our steps on the return leg. This route is most suitable for beginners as it is short and relatively traffic-free. A confidence-giving ride.

The route is almost all traffic-free. It will be a little muddy at this time of year so please wear clothes you don't mind getting muddy!

We would have stopped for refreshment at Chocks Away in Rufforth but unfortunately it is shut until 6th January! Drinks can be purchased at Dobbies when we return or we may cycle to Poppleton Social but please remember to bring a cycle lock (and the key!). If people are feeling fit we may make a detour to Knapton on the way back - increase our mileage and show you an off-road route too.

Helmets are compulsory. Gloves are a good piece of kit to have. Would suggest that you bring a drink and small snack, a mobile phone (please download 'What3words' App - it's free). Don't forget a spare inner tube and to pump tyres up before setting off.

First-timers welcome!