Club runs
We welcome prospective club members and visitors to join rides. Please see the members Facebook page and WhatsApp groups for latest updates to the rides published below.
Club Runs Core Programme - which ride is right for me?
We have a full programme of graded rides via café stops, led by volunteer club members. Our aim is to support everyone to find a suitable ride which is enjoyable and safe.
Some rides are more challenging than others, giving members complete flexibility to relax or push themselves, dependant on their personal goals/fitness levels.
We plan the programme around the four seasons and publish each schedule on this website.
Changes to the published programme will be notified using Club Members’ Facebook and WhatsApp groups
The Saturday morning sporting ride now runs at 9am from Dorridge station running on the following agreement
Three "sections" along the route
1. Sensible speed group riding to Norton Lindsay along the lanes
2. Potentially through and off to Little Alne keeping all those who want to contribute in the rotation
3. Then as fast as the riders fancy to the finish
With the caveats
- No jumping junctions - those on the front have to make a judgement based on the group size not just themselves
- No smashing round horses or tractors
- If any under 18s on the ride stopping to support if they have problems is expected
- If only adults then stopping for punctures or mechanicals depends on circumstances at the time
-Stopping fro crashes Always
- Solihull CC stalwarts should have mudguards but no mudguards won't be frowned upon if you're younger or newer to the club - therefore mudguards ore not mandatory
The Saturday morning sporting ride now runs at 9am from Dorridge station running on the following agreement
Three "sections" along the route
1. Sensible speed group riding to Norton Lindsay along the lanes
2. Potentially through and off to Little Alne keeping all those who want to contribute in the rotation
3. Then as fast as the riders fancy to the finish
With the caveats
- No jumping junctions - those on the front have to make a judgement based on the group size not just themselves
- No smashing round horses or tractors
- If any under 18s on the ride stopping to support if they have problems is expected
- If only adults then stopping for punctures or mechanicals depends on circumstances at the time
-Stopping fro crashes Always
- Solihull CC stalwarts should have mudguards but no mudguards won't be frowned upon if you're younger or newer to the club - therefore mudguards ore not mandatory
Latest news and rides
Spring 2025 runs lists now available
New Saturday ride introduced in 2021 continues.... 9am start and a very brisk paced, fixed route ride from Dorridge Station
The Core Programme
These are group rides to a refreshment stop led by experienced club members. We have developed a programme of graded runs which allows everyone to join a safe and enjoyable ride .
Rules and Guidelines
Guidance for ride leaders
There are few safety rules and guidelines that we expect you to follow when taking part in the group rides. These (and more) can be found in our 2021 Club Runs Handbook.
Guidance for ride leaders
Guidance for ride leaders
Following requests from ride leaders, and other volunteers we've complied brief guidance for club run leaders
Guidelines for parents/guardians
We welcome younger riders to join club runs, so we have developed some safeguarding rules and guidance for parents and guardians
Pitstops
Snack stops are an integral part of club runs. Tea and cake, or coffee and a bacon sandwich with clubmates definitely helps with the homeward leg.
Some rides finish at one of our favourite local pubs
Where do we go?
Garden Centres
Many to choose from and often you can catch a breakfast plate as well as tea/coffee and cakes.
Regular favourites include Charlecote GC, Botany Bay at Astwood Bank, Blooms GC, Smith's GC (new), ... and others further afield
Community cafes and shops
Not for profit village shops including Ilmington, Crowle and Feckenham are recent additions to our list.
Wellesbourne
Original Village Centre Cafe and a recent addition Garden Shed Cafe just across the road.
Old favourite Touchdown Cafe at Wellesbourne airfield has now re-opened.
You pays your money and takes your choice
Craft Centres and Farm Shops
Jinney Ring Craft Centre, and Hillers Farm shop are long term favourites - conveniently located for lots of our regular routes
Recent additions
Milcote Railway Carriage on Stratford Greenway
Bank Coffee House - Alrewas
Harvey's Coffee Cabin - Twyford
Badger's Kitchen - Brandon Marshes Nature Reserve
Smith's GC at Baginton