WE Ride - Wednesday Evening Ride to Cricklade

From the Orbital car park we cycle out along a bus gate road then on estate roads towards the dual carriageway of Thamesdown Way. We join the cycle path alongside Thamesdown Way we cross this dual carriageway at a busy junction with lights joining National Cycle route 45. We continue on the 45 crossing 3 junctions, before diverting off the 45 through other paths and quiet estate roads to rejoin the 45 for a short section to the Blunsdon railway bridge traffic lights. After the lights there is another short section of road before we turn right into a closed road. After about 1.5 miles we leave the 45 and ride on quiet roads to ride into Cricklade, riding through the town until we reach the north end of the town. We’ll stop here for refreshments, before returning back through Cricklade heading south and then rejoining the same route that we took riding out.

An evening ride to Cricklade passing by the local heritage steam railway and following part of National Cycle Route 45 between Swindon and Cricklade.

Most of the route is on quieter traffic roads. There is a short section on cycle paths and a closed road too. The route is pretty flat.

We will have a break for refreshments in Cricklade.

Please bring a bottle for your bike with your favourite thirst quencher and snacks to keep you going. For all your rides we recommend that you bring a spare inner tube that is suitable for your bike, plus a pump. If your wheels are bolted on, then please bring a spanner that fits your bike’s wheel nuts. You should dress appropriately for the weather and consider bringing your mobile phone along with cash or a debit card. Some places only accept card payments these days. As this is an evening ride please bring lights for your bike in case we are delayed and arrive back after sunset.

We welcome anyone to join us and ride with us, whether this is your first time or someone who has participated on previous rides. We will never leave anyone behind.