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Easy Weardale (Back) Road Ride

Sunday 10th April 2016 10:00am

Starting from - The meeting point is at the start of the B6278 in Stanhope as shown on the attached link https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zaysi5L8C870.kBhuvK6Vsh0A&usp=sharing PLEASE NOTE THE POST CODE GIVEN IS THE NEAREST AND NOT THE EXACT LOCATION. The actual location is just on from this on the left DIRECTIONS Heading up the Dale drive through STANHOPE village past the Dales Visitor Centre (toilets) on the right and the Open Air Pool on the left. Take the B6278 (Barnard Castle) After the buildings on the left (nearest post code above) the road swings to the right and along the river. Park in the long lay-by there. There are black and white striped fence posts. PLEASE PARK AS CLOSELY AS POSSIBLE TO THE CAR IN FRONT TO BE CONSIDERATE TO OTHER VISITORS. DL13 2JR

  • 15 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 3 hr

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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DL13 2JR

The meeting point is at the start of the B6278 in Stanhope as shown on the attached link https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zaysi5L8C870.kBhuvK6Vsh0A&usp=sharing PLEASE NOTE THE POST CODE GIVEN IS THE NEAREST AND NOT THE EXACT LOCATION. The actual location is just on from this on the left DIRECTIONS Heading up the Dale drive through STANHOPE village past the Dales Visitor Centre (toilets) on the right and the Open Air Pool on the left. Take the B6278 (Barnard Castle) After the buildings on the left (nearest post code above) the road swings to the right and along the river. Park in the long lay-by there. There are black and white striped fence posts. PLEASE PARK AS CLOSELY AS POSSIBLE TO THE CAR IN FRONT TO BE CONSIDERATE TO OTHER VISITORS.

This is an easy (relatively for the Dales) road ride with amazing views and a friendly cycling café. The route is an ‘undulating’* uphill along the back road to St John’s Chapel and the Chatterbox Café where we will be guaranteed a warm welcome. The return route is back along the same route which is again undulating but downhill! There is about 1 mile on the main road in St John’s Chapel but this is also relatively quiet. This is a slow paced ride (on average for the entire ride of about 8 miles per hour - I will be on a mountain bike). Like most moderate rides in County Durham there is about 1000 ft of accent for every 10 miles. Some of the sections have amazing views (are quite exposed) so please wear appropriate clothing for the Dales and please bring a spare inner tube. Although not compulsory if over 16 years of age please consider wear a cycling helmet. If you can’t come on the ride please cancel as places are limited. Thanks to local lass and Breezer Jen Robinson for making me aware of this route. *Undulating means there are still some short steepish up and down hills but nothing you can’t manage! Clare - Mob - 07510 931678
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