Thursday 22nd August 2019 6:15pm

Starting from - The start point for this ride is the car park of the Berkshire Arms pub in the A4 just outside Thatcham – The pub are happy for us to use the car park and have asked that when you arrive please park in the far right of the car park once you have driven up the short drive.

Please aim to meet at 6.15pm so that we can be ‘wheels rolling’ for 6.30pm.

Postcode for Sat-Nav is RG7 5UX

Thatcham station is a 5min cycle ride away. RG7 5UX

  • 20.4 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 1 hr 50 mins
  • Challenging
  • West Berkshire
  • Children aged 8-15*, Children aged 11-15*, Adults 16+ only, Children aged 5-15*

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Starting point




Berkshire
RG7 5UX

This is a short but testing ride in the West of the County – From our starting point at the Berkshire Arms pub we will ride along the A4 and then up hill through Beenham and then on to Chapel Row from where we ride out through Bradfield Southend, Bradfield Village, Bucklebury, Marlston Hermitage and Cold Ash before returning to our start point at the pub.
I have marked this route as challenging for two reasons – 1. The first four miles are along the busy ‘A4’ road and 2. There are a couple of steep (but short) climbs at mile 5 and between the 14th & 16th mile – If you fancy a short and slightly testing ride then this might be the ride for you.

We will take a number of photos and possibly some video before, during and after the ride which will be posted on the Fat Lad At The Back Facebook pages and my YouTube Channel.
If you wish to join us on this ride then please register your interest here, and also join our Facebook page at www.bit.ly/flab_berkshire where any last minute changes etc are likely to be announced.

For everyones enjoyment and safety please read our ride advice and tips on our Facebook page, and the ‘Lets Ride’ terms and conditions page - Please note that helmets are compulsory on ALL FLAB organised rides.

Note – at this time of year the weather can change quickly, and last minute changes or cancellations whilst unlikely can occasionally occur – please check our Facebook page before setting off to the meeting point – any last minute changes will posted on the Facebook page by 4pm.

Bike Maintenance is crucial for you and the group to enjoy the ride. On route punctures can and will happen, so please be sure you have at least one spare tube and the tools to fix it. You will have plenty of people willing to help, so no need to worry. Also making sure your bike is well maintained will make the ride easier for you and your bike will last longer. Any questions please ask before or during the ride. We will be happy to help.

The Social Bit.
FLAB Social Rides are established to help members of the FLAB community find people to ride with. FLAB Social Rides are coordinated by members of the FLAB community known as FLAMPIONS/FLAMBASSADORS. These people are purely acting as volunteer co-ordinators to help organise FLAB social rides and are not taking on the role of ride leaders. Their sole responsibility is to help coordinate the route, meeting point and start time for FLAB social rides and to promote and support the rides on social media.

FLAB Social Rides are not officially organised, sponsored or insured by FLAB Limited. Although we encourage people to get out and about, improve fitness and take part, these rides are organised on an informal basis and FLAB Limited doesn’t get involved in any assessments of the suitability of any routes chosen or the selection of riders as we would if the ride were an official sponsored ride.

The Legal Bit.
Riders who are minors (under 16) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising, and ensuring the safety of, minors in their party as well as looking out for their own health and safety and that of other riders throughout the ride.
Riders therefore take part at their own risk and are strongly encouraged to ensure they wear suitable personal protection equipment, that their machines are properly serviced and in good condition, and to arrange their own personal insurance arrangements. In particular, riders must make their own assessment of the suitability of the proposed route in light of the ability and fitness level of every person in their party.

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More challenging than normal

Busy 'A' road and country lanes.

No stop en-route but a chance to stop at the pub at the end

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