Thurcroft to Worksop, Whitwell, & Wales, Sat 28.02.26, 35miles

This is a very nice route using lots of OFF Road trails tracks & woodland paths. We'll be riding on lots of different and varied surfaces and seeing lots of scenic countryside.
Its not a race but our pace usually averages around 9mph for the whole route.
We do like a coffee stop or two, usually with a cake or scone, and we do like to chat so we have to watch the time spent in the cafes

A steady 35 miles, mainly off road, from Thurcroft to Woodsetts Worksop Whitwell & Wales. Plenty of nice scenery and lovely countryside

Bridleways, small lanes, trails tracks and a bit of dirt single track, plus a bit of tarmac road to get to the cafe/garden centre.

Two planned stops are - Brekkie/bacon butty/cake/coffee at 16.5miles at Darfoulds Garden centre cafe, and at Macchiato Lounge in Thurcroft at 35miles, ride end.

Always wear a helmet and suitable riding gear for the conditions. Carry some water and snack, bring cash & card for the cafe's. We are a social group and we ride together. All riders are individually responsible for their own bike maintenance and own safety. If a rider gets a flat we will pause and help if needed, but you the rider, should ALWAYS carry tools & spares to repair a flat ! (tube, puncture kit, pump etc) Your bike should have a bell to warn other trail users of our approach, and when its wet weather Mudguards should be fitted to prevent spraying mud over other riders.

We love to meet new riders and you’re very welcome to join us, we HOPE YOU DO, but here’s a few things to consider first - Our routes are designed for pedal power Mountain Bikes, we don’t consider eBikes and their weight when planning our routes. We aren’t ‘thrill seekers’ but we do enjoy Off Road cross country trails. On the trails we will encounter some loose gravel, dirt/mud, stones, tree roots, and there could be overgrown vegetation too, so you'll need to be able to cope with these things. At various points on our routes we will need to negotiate a swing gate or two and some 'A' Frames, so you'll need to be able to pull your bike onto its back wheel to steer it through these obstacles. Occasionally we maybe even have to lift it over a stile. Our rides are definitely not a race, but we do usually average around 9mph on these cross country rides, so you need to be a competent and fairly fit rider. If these things sound OK to you and you fancy some off road cross country riding you are very welcome to join us. We look forward to meeting you