Fun rides in the city - 3 parks and the towpath

This ride will be a trip around 3 different parks, on cycle paths, a stretch of towpath, and the rest will be on quiet roads. This will be the last chance to do a ‘Let’s Ride Through Winter’ ride and will be the perfect way to get out on our bikes in preparation for a fitter, healthier and fun spring and summer 2024!
We will start in Hazelwell Park, head to Dawberry Fields Park (where we will get a surprising view out of the city to the hills beyond with just a bit of a climb to warm us up), then will join the towpath to get to Kings Norton Park, where we will ride round the park and ride the short distance to Kings Norton Green then return to the canal towpath and back to Stirchley along the Rea Valley route. We can call in to a café for a coffee and chat on KN Green so please bring a bike lock and some money.

As experienced ride leaders we love sharing our knowledge of local cycle paths and offering support for those returning to cycling or who want to increase their fitness. We always ride at the pace of the slowest and no one gets left behind. The ride is suitable for nervous riders, those thinking of returning to cycling and any one else - women only!

Any bike is suitable for this route. Please make sure your bike is roadworthy with tyres pumped up and chain oiled. Bring a pump and a spare innertube. It is a good idea to bring a drink and a small snack. Please wear a helmet and gloves and wear warm layers of clothes as the weather forecast is for cold ❄️ but sunny