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Looking south from Worcester Beacon

Cycling Events

Organised opportunities to go for a spin in the area, for a day or shorter.

Also see: Cycling around for info on planning rides for the Malverns and around.

Arriving at Ledbury Cider & PerryLocal cycling groups

  • We give details below of bike rides run by the Ledbury section of the CTC (Cyclists' Touring Club). More about enjoyment than speed.
  • We also list any other interesting local excursions.
  • Link to Worcester CTC runs list. There are likely to be a number of Saturday rides starting from Malvern Link station or Wyche Cutting, but not generally suitable for the casual cyclist.
  • VC Sevale is a cycling club based in Malvern. Road racing, plus a bit of mountain biking.
  • A bunch of people do mountain bike rides on Tuesday evenings (of about 2 hours), starting from North Malvern clock tower. Anyone welcome as long as they feel confident in their bike - brakes work and have lights. Contact Steve email: steve@melsteve.fsnet.co.uk
  • Malvern Cycle Sport is for people of all ages whether road cyclists or mountain bikers, with a base at Malvern St James sports centre, and a competitive/sports focus. Friday evening road rides, Sunday morning off-road? Phone Belinda Tarling on 07704 517613 or Nick Yarworth on 07834 680303.
  • Malvern Red Riders is a bunch of youngsters who have got together to do mainly off-road rides.
  • Climb on Bikes Cycling Club - based round Hereford bike shop. Hereford Wheelers for touring, training and race rides.
  • Sponsored cycle rides in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are collated on the CycleMalvern blog.

Ross-on-Wye Cycling Club looks a little sporty for us, but we are won over by the hedgehog logo on the web site. They also organise a local Daffodil weekend.

Cheltenham CTC isn't too far away.

The Origami Phoenix Rides have a focus on attracting cyclists on folding bikes, but its not exclusive. Rides are in the 10 to 25 mile range, one Saturday a month, somewhere in the Midlands but often from Meriden.

Midland Trailquests Mountain bike orienteering and other events.

CTC LEDBURY SECTION

CTC Ledbury runs are under the direction of the designated leader who is the official representative of the CTC and whose instructions must be adhered to. Ride Leaders, who are registered with CTC, will endeavour to ensure that the “CTC guidelines for group leaders” are adhered to and that the ride is conducted in a safe and well organised fashion. Participants do so at their own risk and it is recommended that they read the “CTC guide to cycling with a group”. If you have any queries about a ride please contact the leader.

SUNDAYS

Rides usually start from Ledbury Market Hall at 10.00 am unless otherwise stated. If weather conditions are poor, please contact the ride leader to confirm the event has not been cancelled. Generally all day (back 'home' by 5), with enjoyment more important than speed. Unfortuantely the advance listings are currently too vague to be worth including here.

OTHER LOCAL RIDES

See the intro section to this page for links to more ideas.

Big Apple Bike Ride

Join a leisurely ride along quiet country lanes to the Big Apple event at Much Marcle. Ploughmans (and other refreshments) available in Gregg’s Pitt orchard, BYO picnic, or book a pub lunch. Meet at Ledbury Market House, Sunday 10th October, 10am for 10.30 start. More details from Bella Johnson, 01531 635432.

Sportives and Mountain Mayhem

The Mountain Mayhem 24-hour Mountain Bike Race at Eastnor is a major event, spectators free? See MalvernTrail's general Events page. In 2010, Mayhem also had an associated Sportive on the Sunday, starting from Eastnor Deer Park with a choice of 100km or 50km - Mountain Mayhem website for details.. They had about 120 participants according to road.cc news item (with pics).

Started in 2007, Tour of Worcestershire sportive in 2010 is on 12th September with a choice of 90 or 60 mile rides, with serious hills, and a family ride staying in Worcester. Organised by Wheels in Wheels.

Sportives: "not a race or trial of speed, but a personal challenge".

Cycle Malvern Rides

The group, which came together as a result of the Get Cycling roadshow (Sept 07) has been doing short and sociable rides starting in town or nearby. Currently on a break. The details may change and note that participants join in at their own risk. See Cycle Malvern for latest update.

 

The ever cheerful (?) Pat

TUESDAYS

Tuesday rides, meet at 10.00 am at Ledbury Market Hall. Destination to be decided on the day.