Sunday 9th March 2025 11:00am

Starting from - Starting from - Meet at the centre of Shirley Park, the concrete circle near the pergolas and benches (see map photo attached, you need to enter park and meet at pergolas). Back of outdoor gym and skate park. B90 2DE. See what 3 words website for exact location https://w3w.co/hooks.urgent.cared, B90 2EG

  • 6 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road, eBike
  • 2 hr 20 mins

Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

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B90 3GG

"Leisurely adult 6mi circular ride from Shirley Park to Dickens Heath, with a tea/coffee and cake stop!
(The canal section may be modified depending on the weather and ground moisture level.)

Short meander around Dickens Heath en-route to Cafe stop.
Return trip, quiet side roads, footpaths and tracks.

Route - via lanes and side roads to Bills Wood Christmas tree farm tracks.
Then onto Canal at bridge 11 in Dickens Heath.

We will go at the pace of the slowest rider.
Mostly quieter side roads, canal, footpath and cycle paths.
Cafe stop approximately half distance (in Dickens Heath)
Helmets, money, spare innertube/tools advisable.
Please check your bike over the day before the ride, check items secure, pump tyres up, e.t.c.
We never leave anyone behind"

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Andrew Welch

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