Tracks, trails n lanes

Tracks, Trails n Lanes
31 miles / 1300ft
Due to mixed terrain, expect to be out for about 5-5.5hrs in total.

Ride/route description:
A (new) very varied route. We'll begin with the familiar climb out of Wylam then use a variety of traffic-free tracks, woodland trails and quiet lanes. (A couple of short stretches on busier road and a bit where we'll push down the side of a series of steps).
VERY MIXED TERRAIN and mixed scenery, joining some new bits with some familiar bits.
No long climbs after the first one out of Wylam, but it does include a couple of shorter hills. Categorised as challenging due to very mixed terrain, rather than pace (this isn't a fast ride!)...
Lunch stop in Pontleland at about 20 miles, so bring a lock (and snacks to see you through!).
Suited to bikes with robust tyres only (no skinny/slick road bike tyres).

If the ride is fully booked and you join the waiting list, British Cycling will send an automated email if a space becomes available. It is then first come, first served. Ride leaders DO NOT get to see the waiting list, so if you join it, please drop the ride organiser a message so we have an idea of how many people are on the waiting list.

Safety information - please read:
* The ride leader needs to be able to perform regular shoulder checks - for this reason, please don't ride too close to the leader's back wheel
* 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.

If you book on this ride and then find you have to cancel, please do so as soon as you can so that your place is available to someone else.

The organiser of the ride may take photographs or videos of the ride and riders for publicity purposes. By registering to participate in the ride, you agree that photographic images of you or containing you, may be used by the organiser, sponsors or promoters of the ride for publicity purposes

We look forward to seeing you.

Susan and Wendy