Roker to Marsden Grotto, but with a new track and trails return, ideal for gravel bikes

Starting at the Harbour View Car park in Roker, the route takes us along the seafront, through Roker Park and then join the shared paths, tracks and quite road of NCN1 to just before Marsden Grotto.

Here we cross the road head back to Roker following quiet roads and tracks towards the new Way of Learning/Bede’s Way trails, along the bridle path running alongside the metro line to Boldon Metro Station. We join Moor Lane which has been recently changed into a cycle lane all the way to Sunderland Road. Here we cycle through Cut Throat Dene, follow quiet streets through Mere Knolls Cemetery, on to Dykeman’s Road and then to the seafront to follow the remaining seafront to Roker.

On this route we will be cycling over a variety of different terrains including roads, quiet roads, cycle paths, bridle paths, shared paths, if its been raining then expect muddy tracks, muddy puddles, wet leaves etc. Therefore, this ride is suitable for Hybrids, Mountain bikes or gravel bikes.

It’s now spring cycling weather, PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY it can get cold on an evening.

REMEMBER TO BRING – Bike Lights, warm gloves, wind/raincoat.

There is no coffee/cake café or toilets opens during this ride,

IMPORTANT STUFF….

In view of COVID-19 we will be taking this into account with our ride leading and we will follow govt. guidelines. Please note the following:
• Participants must be booked onto the ride via www.letsride.co.uk. If you are not booked on then unfortunately you cannot join the ride.
• Your personal contact details must be correct and up to date on your Lets ride profile.
• There are no open public toilet’s on this route.
• We will ride taking social distancing into account. At the time of writing British Cycling recommend riding 2m apart.
• 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.
• Helmets are recommended, but not mandatory.
• We will not share any equipment so please be organised and bring your own items e.g.
- Bike light,
- Face covering,
- Hand sanitizer,
- Gloves,
- Drink,
- Snacks,
- Lock,
- Spare inner tube,
- Tyre levers and pump,
- Suitable clothing,

• Participants must not attend a ride if they have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with anyone with symptoms.
• Anyone who develops COVID-19 symptoms during a ride must inform a leader.
• Anyone who develops COVID symptoms after a ride must contact the leader who will inform British Cycling HQ who will then contact everyone who attended the ride.

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 07958344888 (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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