the low down on
Taster Rides
Taster Rides are the perfect introduction to Cyclesolihull rides. They are only 5 miles long but otherwise identical to the Sunday Cycle Rides. So if you are new to cycling and want to give the rides a try without having to cycle very far, these rides might be just the thing for you. They are also a good introduction for small children who may not have cycled very far before.
Although many people cycle to the start point, they all have free parking in case you need to bring your bike by car (more information on start points).
Taster Rides take place on quiet country lanes so they are suitable for relatively new cyclists.
Someone at the front ('the leader') will lead the way and a 'backmarker' will be appointed so no one gets left behind. Every so often the ride will stop to regroup so the overall pace is of the slowest rider.
There is always a refreshment stop of about 30 minutes at a tea room or pub with a garden.
Taster Rides may be preceeded by and Info Spot where there will be an opportunity to get information and advice about cycling, help with a bike problems etc. Please check the website near to the date of the Taster Ride.
All rides return to the start point and finish by 3.30 pm
Taster Rides and experienced cyclists
Please come along even if you think 5 miles is too short. It is helpful to have some experienced cyclists to keep an eye on the young riders, act as unofficial marshalls at junctions...and generally offer a helping hand. You can always have a longer ride getting to and from the start point!
Taster Rides
April - September 2009
Sunday 5 April at 2 pm from Dickens Heath (library).Completed with 39 riders taking part.
Bank Holiday Monday 4 May at 2 pm from Cheswick Green (Cheswick Way shops). Completed with 13 riders taking part.
Sunday 14 June at 2 pm from Dorridge Park (Arden Road car park). Completed with 24 riders taking part.
Sunday 27 September at 2 pm from Dickens Heath (library). Completed with 19 riders taking part.
Taster Rides have now ended for 2009 but there will be regular short S rides (about 10 miles) throughout the Autumn and Winter which are suitable for new cyclists and families. Please do come along!
Try Cyclesolihull's other rides:
Sunday Cycle Rides take place most Sundays at 2 pm during the spring and summer. They are between 10 and 20 miles long, depending on which of the 19 Cyclesolihull routes is being cycled
Evening Explorer rides are alternate Wednesdays from mid-May to Early August. They start at 7 pm from varrious locations an are about 10 miles long, follwing the shorter 'S' routes. There is a pub refreshment stop of about 30 minutes and the ride finshes before 9 pm.
Saturday Stretcher Rides are the longest Cyclesolihull Ride at between 20 and 25 miles. There is no fixed route and they may use sections of busier roads. They are not sutable for small chidren.
coming soon..
Cyclesolihull Cycling Culture
towards a Solihull where cycling is the norm.
