Our ‘style’? … for us the term Offroad riding tends more towards towards the Gravel / Trail riding end of the spectrum rather than the more technical, formal Mountain biking.
Our Planning is based upon –
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- A bi-weekly scheduled ride
- Probably a monthly Pop-up ride
- An Autumn Weekend away
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Scheduled Rides
| Date | Route / Location | Organiser / Ride Guide* | Briefing |
| 28th April | Ride to Newbold Comyn Bike Park, Leamington | Alan Jelley | https://coventryctc.org.uk/offroad-buddies-newbold-comyn-briefing |
| 5th May | Ryton Pools to Frankton, Marton, Hunningham | Alan Jelley | https://cycle.travel/map/journey/326548 |
| 2nd June | Coventry Canal – Brinklow | Marina Friend | |
| 7th July | Cannock Chase Scenic Routes with option to do one of the Red or Blue Trails | Alan Jelley & Steve Davoile | Long Perimeter Route end up at Birches Valley – https://cycle.travel/map/journey/375562 |
| 28th July |
West Haddon |
Bob Tinley |
Bridleways and quiet roads |
| 11th August | Cotswolds 25 | Steve Davoile | |
| 25th August |
Forest of Dean | Alan Jelley |
FoD Trail Map – https://www.forestryengland.uk/sites/default/files/documents/FOD%20cycling%20trails%20-%20website%20-%20Oct23.pdf
Do the Colliers Trail as a gentle scenic ride then the Blue Rated Verderers Trail |
| 1st September | Sutton Park | Alan Jelley | https://cycle.travel/map/journey/263866 |
| 15th September |
Napton – Hellidon – Priors Marston
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Alan Jelley |
https://cycle.travel/map/journey/174391 |
| 5th/ 6th October | Offroad Weekend Tour – possibly Peak District or New Forest or Salisbury Plain | Alan Jelley |
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| 20th October | Lower Shuckburgh – Flecknoe – Braunston |
Alan Jelley | |
Pop-up Ride Options
With scheduling just one ride per month there are options for people to add-in Pop-up rides as they feel suitable. The following are some possibilities for the Ride Leader to schedule as and when they feel that they would like to do the ride
| Route / Location | Organiser / Route Guide* |
| Binley – Brinklow | Libby Foster |
| Hicks Lodge | Libby Foster |
| Forest of Dean | Mark Norman |
| Haywood | Steve Davoile |
| Stratford | Steve Davoile |
| Flecknoe – Braunston – Grandborough | Alan Jelley |
| Bike Park Wales | Alan Jelley |
Touring / Weekend Away Options
The current thinking is to aim for a long weekend back in the New Forest around the 8th September. Alan, Marina and Steve to plan and look at the Accommodation options.
* Note that riding Offroad is far more informal than group riding on the road – you are choosing your own lines, how you respond to hazards and obstacles is very much your choice. The Guide is not a Ride Leader – they are showing you the overall direction of travel – how you get there is up to you. If you don’t feel safe then get off and walk ! These are not formally ‘Led’ rides, these are groups for cycling buddies getting together, but riding as individuals.