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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 below CycleMalvern rides and 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, mountain biking, cyclo cross etc.
  • 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 Red Riders is a bunch of youngsters who have got together to do (sporty?) rides, Jan 08.
  • Cyclesport Midlands locally based mountain biking club, but as website is stuck in 2002 we wonder whether the group still exists.
  • Climb on Bikes Cycling Club - based round Hereford bike shop. Hereford Wheelers for touring, training and race rides.
  • See MalvernTrail's general Events page for the Mountain Mayhem 24-hour Mountain Bike Race at Eastnor.
  • Regular sponsored cycle rides in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are being 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: runs list.

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

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.

March to May 2008

2nd March Mother’s Day Indoor Picnic starting at 10.00 am from Stephen & Diane’s house in Worcester. A 20+ mile circular ride with morning coffee stop. Lunch back in Worcester at Stephen & Diane’s house. Bring sandwiches and they will provide tea, coffee, crisps, salad and cakes. Optional 10 mile ride in the afternoon. For directions phone Stephen on 01905 763388 or email stephenmorton AT btinternet DOT com

16th March Kempley Daffodil ride, low mileage, gentle pace ride ‘easy enough for your granny.’ Homemade refreshments available at Kempley village hall from 11.00 am – 5.00 pm. Further information from Pat & Mike (01531) 631731.

23rd March Hereford & District Wheelers Cycling Club 60th anniversary ride celebration - join them for a novices ride (approx 20 miles) start 2.30 pm, or a touring ride (approx 60 miles) start 9.00 am. Each ride will be led in a group around the quieter lanes of the county starting and finishing at Hereford Leisure Centre. Further information from Roger Morris (01432) 272042 (60 miles), Stuart Edinburgh (01432) 269700 (20 miles).

30th March Ledbury CTC birthday ride. Join us for our 6th anniversary ride. Lunch at Brockington Hall Golf Club, plus birthday cake. Reservations by 23rd March 08. Own flask for 11’s. Further information from Geoff (01531 633202)

13th April Steve B’s ride. Destination to be decided. Lunch probably at a riverside pub. Further information from Steve (01531) 637372.

27th April John Halifax, Gentleman – visit the sites set in the book. Bring a flask for 11’s and the book if you want to. Lunch at Tewkesbury Abbey. Further information from Norman & Barbara (01531) 633233

4th May Tour of the well dressings around Malvern Hills. Start at Bellevue Terrace in Malvern at 10.30 am. Short mileage with some tracks on the Hills, lunch at the Wyche Inn with chance to call in at Riding High Gallery. Please note: This ride is provisional and has not yet been confirmed. Further information from John at MalvernTrail- see About us page.

11th May Leominster – Meet at 10.00 am Leominster Fire station car park, also known as Bridge Street car park, Grid ref S0 497 594 (free parking). Lunch will be at a pub with a good choice of food. Distance 33 miles. Please contact Shirleyann if you are going on the ride (01432 880485)

25th May Weobley Black & White Villages 32-34 miles relatively easy. Time to explore village. Lunch at Red Lion. Meet at 9.45 am at Barbara & Richard’s house in Hereford for coffee. Parking spaces available in quiet road. The ride will end back at Barbara & Richard’s house for tea. Please contact Barbara on (01432) 267414 for directions and to let her know you are coming on the ride.

OTHER LOCAL RIDES

Cycle Malvern Rides

The group, which came together as a result of the Get Cycling roadshow (Sept 07) is doing short and sociable rides starting town or nearby, about monthly. The details may change and note that participants join in at their own risk. See Cycle Malvern.

Winter break December to February, so next ride late March.

The ever cheerful (?) Pat

TUESDAYS

Alternating Tuesdays. Meet at 10.00 am at Ledbury Market Hall. Destination to be decided on the day.

4th March 08
18th March
1st April
15th April
29th April
13th May
27th May