Next Ride Non-PB rides
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Where fund-raising rides are shown, please contact the organiser for further details.
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All Push Bikes rides are free, open to members and non-members and are
undertaken at the rider's own risk. Please ensure that your bike is roadworthy, has good brakes and working lights.
Wearing "Hi-vis" clothing will improve your safety by making you more conspicuous to other road users.
If you have doubts about wearing a helmet, wear one. Ensure it is in good condition and is a proper fit.
It may help protect your head should you have an unscheduled dismount. All participants are expected to take great care and observe the Highway Code.
The organisers do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to personal property, for personal accident or injury,
or for any public liability.
A basic repair kit, a spare inner tube as well as patches, for example, can prove extremely useful. Preferably, also bring
along a small first-aid kit, including a suitable sting relief product.
For your personal comfort, suitably warm, cool and/or waterproof clothing
depending on anticipated weather, and drinks and snacks can be
useful. Don't forget that in Winter, you can expect cold weather
and, surprisingly, to some, dry air - which means that you may get
thirstier than you anticipate! In Good weather, beware of the effects of excessive exposure to the sun. Carry a good sun-block cream.
Our rides are "social" rather than "serious", suiting average cyclists and we do get children on our
rides. Hills are inevitable, but our routes are chosen to minimise hills. The pace of the ride is governed by those on the
ride. Fitter riders may find the rides too easy. The rides are on good surfaces - so suitable for all bikes.
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| A short ride to a pub in the Alvechurch area. Meet Nick at Kings Norton Railway Station car park, at 10.30am. Ride distance of about 20 miles in total, with a few hills. |
| A short ride to a local country pub. Meet at Kings Norton Railway Station car park, at 11.00am. Total ride distance of about 15 miles. |
| Meet at Kings Norton Railway Station car park, at 10.45am. We shall then take a mainly flat route to a pub in the 'Earlswood' area. Total round trip of about 17 miles at a pace to suit the slowest rider. |
| Another 17 mile round trip suited to the slower rider. This time the destination will be a pub in the 'Alvechurch' area. There will be a few hills on this ride! Meet at Kings Norton Railway Station car park, at 10.45am. |
| Meet at Kings Norton Railway Station car park, at 10.45am. A few hills on this one, but with a round trip of about 17 miles at a steady pace this shouldn't prove to arduous. Lunch will be taken at a favourite watering hole in the 'Belbroughton' area. |
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| Meet at Malvern Link Railway Station, Worcestershire, at 10.45am. It will be possible to sleepover on the Saturday night (12th) at Nigel's flat for a limited number of people. Take your bike by train, car or ride it there! E-mail Nigel for details. The led ride will be about 20 miles in total with lunch being taken at the historical 'Three Kings Inn' at Hanley Castle. |
| Meet at Kings Norton Railway Station car park at 10.45am. We shall then set off on a short ride to Bournheath, taking lunch at the Nailers Arms. Total round trip of about 18 miles with some hills. An ice cream or tea stop will be possible on the return. |
| Meet near the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Cannon Hill Park, at 7:45pm. |
| A ride to 'Meriden' for the Cyclists' Memorial Service. There will be a Silver Band and a Choir performing at the 'National War Memorial for Cyclists''. The service will start at 11.00am. Meet at Kings Norton Station car park at 09.00am. Total round trip of about 40 miles. |
| Meet near the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Cannon Hill Park, at 7:45pm. |
| Meet near the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Cannon Hill Park, at 7:45pm. |
| So no ride ! (Maybe a drink in The Anchor, Digbeth later!) |
| Meet near the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Cannon Hill Park, at 7:45pm. |
| Meet near the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Cannon Hill Park, at 7:45pm. |
| Meet near the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Cannon Hill Park, at 7:45pm. |
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Weekly rides on Saturday morning A 30 mile ride through north Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield. The rides start at 7 am at Birmingham City Cycles' shop, and end around 9:15 back in the City Centre. The rides won't take place if it's raining, otherwise you'll need to be prepared for hot/cold/darkness etc. The rides are on-road, but if you're not used to that, you will be among experienced on-road cyclists and can learn the techniques they use to cope with traffic. A roadworthy bike is essential. |
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MONTHLY "ORIGAMI" RIDE A bike ride for folding cycles, but all machines - and of course their riders - are welcome. Usually meeting at the Tea Rooms cafe in MERIDEN on the SECOND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH, at 10:30am but do check the Origami web site for variations. Either take a packed lunch or as the majority do, have a pub lunch. There is no charge for the ride. |