week 2 - Couch to 100km Challenge 2026

Welcome to week 2 of the Couch to 100km 10 week challenge 2026.

This week will see us cycle out to the Club Cafe ( https://www.thecrickladeclub.co.uk/ ) at Cricklade, where we have a reservation for the whole group (we will be split into groups of 6-8 riders)

Please arrive at the Moredon Sports Hub in time for the groups to leave at 09:30hrs. We will make our way to the outskirts of Swindon using mixture of Cycle Paths and quite estate type roads. We will then leave Swindon via Ridgeway Farm on the B4553, riding north up to the 'closed road' at Packhorse Corner. We will continue riding north on the almost traffic free route known as the 'closed road, before rejoining the B4553 just south of Cricklade. The return route is very similar to the outward journey. The whole route is circa 14miles and very flat.

Riders who have missed previous rides / weeks are always welcome to join this weeks ride. All we ask is that new riders arrive approximately 10 minutes before scheduled start time. We also ask that all riders carry a spare tube and if applicable a spanner to remove their wheels, should the need arise. Our ride leaders will assist with most road side repairs.