Offroad cycling covers a range of different routes and we are building a schedule based on a mix of ‘Scenic’ riding on local bridleways, longer routes in places like the Cotswolds and the Peak District, and also visiting Trails Centres such as Cannock and the Forest of Dean.
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 |
Sutton Park | Alan Jelley |
https://cycle.travel/map/journey/263866 |
| 1st September | 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 Blue Rated Verderers Trail then people can decide to do the gentle Colliers trail or the Red trails |
| 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.