Wheels to Wheelbirks

Wheels to Wheelbirks - 23 miles - Expect to be out for about 3.5-4hrs in total

RIDE/ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
A mostly linear route that uses a combination of cycle paths and roads and provides some rewarding views!... As a largely tree-lined route, this is a gorgeous route in autumn!
Steady pace, but, although primarily flat, the route involves a hill that gives the legs and lungs a workout on the way there (with a couple of points to get your breath back!) and a short challenger on the way back.
Suitable for all bike types but there is a section that road bikes will find rough!

Wheelbirks parlour at the half-way point...

According to the Wheelbirks website... "Experience and indulge in the freshest of Wheelbirks award winning ice cream, milkshakes and luxury ice cream desserts all produced just a few hundred yards from your seat. Also serving a range of fresh food, coffees, speciality teas and cold drinks. Take in the beautiful views of Northumberland countryside while enjoying the best in home cooked foodl made using our very own dairy products and the best quality locally sourced ingredients."

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