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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.

What is a club run?

Up to 15 members riding together around a course (usually via a café stop), led by a ride leader who will provide audible instructions/warnings (eg. coming to a stop/turning left/potholes etc), which are cascaded through the group.


There is a wealth of experience within the club helping to provide a safe and enjoyable experience whilst improving riding skills as part of a group.


Bikes are typically road bikes including hybrids. Specialist time-trial bikes are not permitted on club group rides. E-bikes are welcome, however they are not really suitable on our sporting (A and B) rides. 


We suggest new and prospective members pick a level below their ability, until they are comfortable to move up. 

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 

Summer 2022 Club Runs

Scroll down to see the current and following month's club runs schedule

Autumn 2022 Club Runs

The club runs programme for September to November is under development and will appear HERE soon.

Latest news and rides

Latest news and rides

Latest news and rides

Spring 2022 runs lists now available


New Saturday rides introduced in 2021 continue


Early 8:30 am start and a very brisk paced, fixed route ride from Dorridge Station


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Women's only introductory ride leaving Railway Pub car park in Dorridge 9:30 am Saturday. Expect about 25 miles at 10-12mph average pace, with a coffee stop

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The Core Programme

Latest news and rides

Latest news and rides

These are group rides to a refreshment stop led by experienced club members. The intention is to have a programme of graded runs which allows everyone to find a safe and enjoyable ride .

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Rules and Guidelines

Latest news and rides

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.

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Guidance for ride leaders

Guidelines for parents/guardians

Guidance for ride leaders

Following requests from ride leaders, and other volunteers we've complied brief guidance for club run leaders 

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Guidelines for parents/guardians

Guidelines for parents/guardians

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

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Pitstops

Guidelines for parents/guardians

Guidelines for parents/guardians

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

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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 GS, Stratford GS, Botany Bay at Astwood Bank, Blooms GS,  Mappleborough Green GS,  and Blackhills GS.... and others further afield

Community cafes and shops

Not for profit village shops including Ilmington and Crowle 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

Food Champs - Little Alne (former Buttercup Tea Rooms)

Milcote Railway Carriage on Stratford Greenway

Bank Coffee House - Alrewas

Harvey's Coffee Cabin - Twyford

Badger's Kitchen - Brandon Marshes Nature Reserve

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