Waterside Wander

If you're happy enough riding a bike but feel a bit rusty, or if you just fancy the chance to ride in a relaxed way with friends and family, then this ride is for you. This ride is at the picturesque Thornton Reservoir. We'll take a very gentle meander around the perimeter of the reservoir. The terrain is flat with some tarmac surface and some natural surface. The route is NOT suitable for bikes with skinny road wheels, but all mountain bikes and hybrids should be fine. This route can get very muddy when the weather is, or has recently been, wet. Please come prepared! We will have a gentle roll round the water, approximately 2.2miles, and then stop for refreshments before completing another lap around - if everyone is up for the 2nd lap. Toilets and light refreshments are available at the fishing lodge, but you may like to bring a drink to take with you on the ride in hot weather. Wearing a helmet is advisable; if you don’t have one please do not to worry you can still take part.  If you enjoy the bike ride and would like to come again perhaps you could look to buy one then. It's also a good idea to bring a pump and a spare inner tube, if you have them. We really welcome newcomers to our rides; we will always ride at the pace of the slowest rider so no one is left behind. Look forward to seeing you there!