A series of cycle rides open to members and non-members, as a healthy start to your year!
Start and Finish from Grantham Cricket Club on Gorse Lane NG32 1AP.
Note if a ride is cancelled due to bad weather we will use that route the following week
| Date
(Click on date to go to reoport and photos) |
Full Route Miles | Shorter Route Miles | Route No
 |
Route Description – Direction
(Click on the route description to go to the map and GPX file) |
1st Group start time |
| Sun 2nd Feb | 41 | 32 | 10 | Undulating – Whissendine | 9.00 |
| Sun 9th Feb | 46 | 30 | 14 | Hilly – Long Clawson | 9.00 |
| Sun 16th Feb | 50 | 40 | 3 | Undulating – Castle Bytham | 9.00 |
| Sun 23rd Feb | 45 | 37 | 2 | Undulating – Colston Basset | 9.00 |
| Sun 2nd Mar | 47 | 40 | 11 | Undulating- Cottesmore | 9.00 |
| Sun 9th Mar | 51 | 40 | 6 | Undulating – Helpringham / Rippingdale | 9.00 |
| Sun 16th Mar | 55 | 42 | 7 | Hilly – Burrough on the Hill | 8.30 |
| Sun 23rd Mar | 61 | 49 | 4 | Hilly – Rutland Water | 8.30 |
| Sun 30th Mar | 59 | 17 | 13 Hills – Vale of Belvoir | 8.30 |
There will be upto 4 groups, which will be expected to ride together, keeping to an average speed
Group 1 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Shorter route 10+ mph
Group 2 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14 to 15.9 mph
Group 3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 16 to 17.9 mph
Group 4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 18+
- Riders should be realistic about their capabilities and sign on for the group appropriate to their ability.
- Average speed agreed with each group beforehand dependant on route
- Will each rider also sign back in after each ride, so that we know you are safe, in case you cannot get back to HQ, emergency contact (TBA)
- Club donation £3 per ride. Non-members first ride – no charge.
- Please ensure your bike is in good working order and take food, waterproof clothing and spare inner tube etc.
- A map of each weeks route can be downloaded from the club web site ‘Cycling’ menu.
- Refreshments will be available at the HQ after the ride for all riders.
- See club Whatsapp group for updates in the event of bad weather.
- For further details and updates see the club website at www.withamwheelers.co.uk or tel. Simon Cocker 07806 805148
- Club Strave Link for route details/downloads here:Â https://www.strava.com/clubs/12771
