News
New cycling leaflet for Bradley Stoke
South Gloucestershire Council has just published a new comprehensive guide which provides information on suggested routes and cycle parking in the Bradley Stoke area.
The leaflet illustrates cycle-only routes, as well as routes with the least amount of traffic that are quieter and safer to cycle along. Locations where people can safely park their bikes are also marked.
The leaflet also highlights special routes, such as the Parkway one which links Aztec West to Parkway station. When people cycle along these routes they can follow the colour co-ordinated signs and directions, and all of these are clearly shown in the leaflet.
Copies of the leaflet can be picked up from Bradley Stoke library or requested online at www.southglos.gov.uk/cycling.
Bristol to Bath Railway path update
Find out more about proposals for the Bristol to Bath Railway path under 'Other websites'
Events
Tasty Cheddar – Saturday 4 October – Audax – CTC Bristol Section
Meet 8.30am at The Create Centre
Route Description: The ride uses rural lanes and B-roads. It is a self-led ride. You will be given a route sheet with directions and will need to be prepared to undertake the ride ‘under your own steam’ and deal with your own mechanical and/or physical problems. There are cafe stops at Clevedon, Cheddar and Hinton Blewitt with the ride finishing at Nova Scotia pub in Bristol. There are several long, steep climbs during the second half of the route. The ride is suitable for people who cycle regularly and independently.
Total Distance/Pace/Cost: 62 miles (100km), hard, £4.00
What to bring: A bike in good working order, puncture repair kit, spare inner tube, money for cafes/pubs, water, energy bar or snack, suitable clothing to stay warm and dry.
Contact: joe.prosser@blueyonder.co.uk
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Canal to Brassknocker – Sunday 5 October – CTC Bristol Section
Meet 9.30am at Keynsham Church
Total Distance/Pace/Cost: 30 miles, easy pace, 30p.
What to bring: A bike in good working order, puncture repair kit, spare inner tube, money for cafe/pub, water, energy bar or snack, suitable clothing to stay warm and dry.
Leader: Dave Amesbury
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Frocester – Sunday 5 October – CTC Bristol Section
Meet 9.30am at Swan Pub, Winterbourne
Total Distance/Pace/Cost: 50 miles, medium pace, 30p.
What to bring: A bike in good working order, puncture repair kit, spare inner tube, money for cafe/pub, water, energy bar or snack, suitable clothing to stay warm and dry.
Leader: Richard Burton
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Portishead – Saturday 11 October – morning ride – CTC Bristol Section
Meet 9.30am at Millennium Square (next to @Bristol)
Route Description: The ride uses cycle routes. Expect to be back in Bristol by 2.00pm.
Total Distance/Pace/Cost: 15 miles, very easy pace, 30p.
What to bring: A bike in good working order, money for cafe, suitable clothing to stay warm and dry.
Leader: Sue Hawkins
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Black Horse, Amberley, Gloucestershire – Sunday 12 October – CTC Bristol Section
Meet 9.30am at The Swan Pub, Winterbourne
Total Distance/Pace/Cost: 50 miles, medium pace, 30p.
What to bring: A bike in good working order, puncture repair kit, spare inner tube, money for cafe/pub, water, energy bar or snack, suitable clothing to stay warm and dry.
Leader: Rob Jenner
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Marshfield via Bath and St Catherine’s Valley – Sunday 12 October – CTC Bristol Section
Meet 9.00am at Millennium Square, and 9.45am Page Park exit on railway path, Staple Hill
Total Distance/Pace/Cost: 40 miles, easy/medium pace, 30p.
What to bring: A bike in good working order, puncture repair kit, spare inner tube, money for cafe/pub, water, energy bar or snack, suitable clothing to stay warm and dry.
Leader: Sue Hawkins
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Little Green Ride – Saturday 18 October – morning ride – CTC Bristol Section
Meet 10.00am at Millennium Square (next to @Bristol)
Route Description:
The ride uses mainly cycle routes in Bristol and short sections on city roads. There is very little hill climbing. This ride is suitable for beginners or people wishing to rediscover cycling. Whatever the weather, the ride will leave Millennium Square at 10.10am. There will be a coffee stop at a garden centre south of the city, then return on the same route. Expect to be back in Bristol between 12.30-1.00pm.
Total Distance/Pace/Cost: 10 miles, very easy pace, 30p.
What to bring: A bike in good working order, money for cafe, suitable clothing to stay warm and dry.
Contact: Sally Pearson, 07885 388 277
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Beaches and Bridges – Sunday 19 October – CTC Bristol Section
Meet 9.30am at Clifton Suspension Bridge (Clifton side)
Route Description:
The ride uses city/rural roads and cycle routes with short sections on busy roads. There is some hill climbing but the gradient is not severe. This ride is suitable for people who cycle regularly with city traffic. Whatever the weather, the ride will leave Clifton Suspension Bridge at 9.40am. There will be a coffee stop at Shirley’s cafe in Severn Beach. The ride will cross Old Severn Bridge. Lunch stop will be the Old Ferry Inn, Beachley. Expect to be back in Bristol between 4.30-5.30pm.
Total Distance/Pace/Cost: 35 miles, medium pace, 30p.
What to bring: A bike in good working order, puncture repair kit, spare inner tube, money for cafe/pub, water, energy bar or snack, suitable clothing to stay warm and dry.
Contact: Sally Pearson, 07885 388 277
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Little Green Ride – Saturday 25 October – morning ride – CTC Bristol Section
Meet 10.00am at Millennium Square (next to @Bristol)
Route Description:
The ride uses mainly cycle routes in Bristol and short sections on city roads. There is very little hill climbing. This ride is suitable for beginners or people wishing to rediscover cycling. Whatever the weather, the ride will leave Millennium Square at 10.10am. There will be a coffee stop at a garden centre south of the city, then return on the same route. Expect to be back in Bristol between 12.30-1.00pm.
Total Distance/Pace/Cost: 10 miles, very easy pace, 30p.
What to bring: A bike in good working order, money for cafe, suitable clothing to stay warm and dry.
Contact: Sally Pearson, 07885 388 277
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Wrington – Sunday 26 October – morning ride – CTC Bristol Section
Meet 9.30am at Clifton Suspension Bridge (Clifton side)
Route Description: The ride uses rural lanes. Expect to be back in Bristol between 1.00-1.30pm.
Total Distance/Pace/Cost: 25 miles, very easy pace, 30p.
What to bring: A bike in good working order, money for cafe, suitable clothing to stay warm and dry.
Leader: Hugh Marshall
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