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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.

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.

June to August 2010

June 6th Elevenses roadside probably at Coddington where we will meet the run leader Keith. Lunch at the Fox and Hounds, Lulsley, G.R. (1500 SO 739546. Approx. 35 miles. Contact Keith 01684 568133

Saturday June 26th Please note this is Saturday not Sunday. Start from Boddenham Village Hall G.R. (149) SO 542513 Lunch at The Bells Inn, Almeley, G.R. (149) SO 335517. 40 miles. Please contact either Shirley Ann or Alan Bassett by the 24th June if you are coming to lunch. Shirley Ann 01432 882157. Alan Bassett 01568 612889

July 11th Elevenses roadside. Lunch at Upton-upon-Severn to be arranged. More information nearer the time. Tea at Patrick’s in Dymock before returning to Ledbury to finish the ride. 40 miles. Contact Patrick mobile 07950 946 230

July 25th Elevenses to be arranged. Lunch at The Moon, Mordiford. G.R. 149 572374 Contact David 01684 540981

August 1st Meet at Richard and Barbara’s in Hereford for parking, coffee and tea. Cycle to Kinnersley Castle an Elizabethan remodelling of an earlier castle. Lunch will be vegetarian buffet selection £7, tea,coffee, juice extra. If we have 10 or more wishing to go on a castle tour it will be £3.50 each. If less than 10 it will be £4.50 (the normal price). It sounds like a very interesting visit. 34 miles. Tea at Richard and Barbara’s. Telephone Barbara by the end of Thursday 29th July if you are coming. Richard and Barbara 01432 267414

August 15th Start promptly at 10.00am. from free car park at Newent for a ride to the Severn Vale. Elevenses at The Country Garden centre, Huntley. Lunch at The Red Lion, Wainlode. G.R. (162) SO 849259 35 miles. Contact Geoff if you are coming 01531 633202.

August 22nd Stephen Morton will lead a mystery ride (i.e. not arranged yet but with Stephen always a pleasure.) More details nearer the time.

OTHER LOCAL RIDES

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

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 has an associated Sportive on Sunday 20th June, from Eastnor Deer Park. A choice of 100km or 50km - it's not anything like the route they did in 2008, which is a shame, but still some good countryside around/near the Malvern Hills to enjoy. Sportive places limited to 450 and registration is via road.cc - they had about 120 participants according to road.cc news item (with pics). See Mountain Mayhem website for details.

Started in 2007, Tour of Worcestershire this 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 (apparently the latter didn't actually happen in 2009, so check). 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.