Starting point - The car park next to Kimmitt and Roberts estate agents, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4DN, Opposite Houghton Rectory Park.
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https://w3w.co/lively.rocky.fancyFree car parking available at the start.
Hello and welcome to the Houghton Rectory Rides community group. We are a group of cyclists who enjoy a sociable no one gets left behind ride around the Sunderland Coalfields including Houghton, Hetton, Murton, Seaham, Herrington etc. We are good at connecting all the missing off-road routes.
We meet on a Monday evening at 6pm just outside Houghton Rectory Park at the corner where Kimmitt and Roberts is. Our rides normally last about 2 hours (10 – 15 miles). The route for each week will be decided by the group on the evening of the ride.
All the routes we will be cycling over are a variety of different terrains including roads, quiet roads, cycle paths, shared paths and Bridle paths Therefore, these rides are only suitable for Hybrids or Mountain bikes. E-bikes riders are very welcome to join us.
After the ride everyone is welcome to join us for a drink/food at The White Lion (food must be ordered before the ride starts), which has a secure place for our bikes.
IMPORTANT STUFF….
• You should pay particular attention to your bike being in good working order before attending a ride so as to minimise risks and disruption to rides.
• Be organised and bring your own items e.g.
- Spare inner tube
- Tyre levers and pump
- Multi tool
- Lock
- Bike lights
- Gloves
- Drink
- Snacks
- Suitable clothing,
- Helmets are recommended, but not mandatory.
• PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY
You can contact the leader directly via the ‘Message Ride Creator’ tab in the ride posting on let’s ride unless you have their direct contact details already.
For any queries please contact
[email protected]. For any last minute cancellations on the day please text 07404 453745 (note this phone is only for the day of the ride) otherwise use the option to cancel when you log in to letsride.co.uk.
If the weather is bad we will only contact you if we are cancelling the ride and will do so no later than 3pm on the day by putting a message in the ‘conversation’ tab in the ride. You should receive a notification by email if there is a message. If you have not heard from us we are still riding
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First-timers welcome!