Kielder Split Decisions

Kielder Trails
Note - distance says 20 miles, but this one is more about the smiles than the miles!... Distance will depend on whether you choose to stay on fire road or sample some MTB trails.

Ride/route description:
This route will explore beyond the Lakeside Way and provide a whole new (fabulous) view of Kielder Forest, if you've only ever ridden the Lakeside Way. The route will provide you with the choice to either stay on the gravel surface fire road, or to take a parallel blue or red graded MTB trail. Dependent on weather on the day, we may also use the easy trail that takes us to the border with Scotland (closer than you think!)...

Note we are defining that this ride is to be e-bike ONLY. If you do not own an e-bike, Kielder bike hire have kindly offered 5% discount on e-bike hire. SEND A MESSAGE TO RIDE CREATOR TO GET THE DISCOUNT CODE.
Recommend securing your bike hire asap - https://app.booking.bike.rent/book?store=kielder

Ride leaders are volunteers and give up their time for free - if you sign-up then change your mind, please ensure you cancel your place so we know not to expect you.
If the ride is fully booked and you join the waiting list, British Cycling will send an automated email if a space becomes available - then it's first come, first served. Ride leaders do NOT get to see the waiting list.

Safety information - please read:
* Repeat any calls that you hear or signals that you see (such as arm signals or calls such as ‘stopping’) so that riders behind you know what to expect
* In large groups, if you realise there’s a big gap between you and the person behind you, try and notify the leader.
* Although we don’t leave anyone behind, have a plan to get home if you’re unable to continue with the ride for any reason.
* If you find that we’re close to your home as we get towards the end of the ride, let the leaders know that you’ll be leaving the group.

THE OTHER BORING BUT IMPORTANT BITS....
Please make sure your bike is in working condition PRIOR to arriving for the ride and bring a spare inner tube to fit your tyres (check the valve type too!) and/or a puncture repair kit. The leaders can help you fix a puncture, but only if you have the right size inner tube for your bike or a puncture repair kit!

If the weather is poor, we will contact you if we are cancelling the ride and will do so 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.

We may take photographs or videos of the ride. By registering to participate in the ride, you agree that photographic images of you or containing you, may be used by us on social media etc.

We look forward to seeing you.

Susan and Wendy