Let's Ride Summer of Cycling: Yellows Off to the West End

This ride is particularly aimed at anyone who is new to Breeze or who hasn't ridden in a while and wants to gain confidence. It will be gently paced with plenty of stops and opportunity for chat. There are a couple of relatively small hills (inevitable around here!) but we'll take them slowly and you are more than welcome to walk.

This will be a gentle ride at a leisurely pace out towards Nomansland Common and skiirting Heartwood Forest

Most of the route is on quiet country lanes, with some slightly busier sections

Our main coffee stop will be towards the end of the ride at West End Barns, but we will also stop for a drink and a natter on Nomansland Common en route.

Although legal covid restrictions are no longer in place, we would be grateful if you are mindful of the current infection rates and maintain distancing as appropriate. Please ensure your bike is in good working order, as whilst we will support you with any mechanical issues or punctures within the limit of our expertise, we are not trained mechanics. You will need to bring 2 spare inner tubes and any equipment you would need to change them (pump; tyre levers) and ensure that you have a contact number for someone (or taxi) who can pick you up if you have a mechanical problem that you are unable to deal with. We won’t abandon you and will make sure you can get home safely. Helmets are compulsory on this ride and we also ask that you carry a mask (you do not need to wear it whilst cycling but may need it for the coffee stop or if you require first aid assistance). Please also bring money/card for coffee and of course water. Apologies for this long list of rules, but it is really important to us to keep both riders and leaders safe and once the logistics are out of the way we can get on and enjoy the ride in the knowledge that we are doing it as safely as we possibly can!

We especially welcome newbies!