Fort Vale

A ride around a changing area of Birmingham, passing by industry and around the former forest of Castle Vale. Best remembered as being an airfield and Spitfire factory, or for the 34 1970s tower blocks, now long gone from the redeveloped estate. If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.