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	Please like our page and follow us!!		Cyclesolihull provides regular free cycle rides open to everyone! Sunday and Evening rides are at a leisurely pace and our aim is that the rides should be friendly and fun whilst providing an opportunity to explore our local area. Saturday Stretcher rides are longer and at a faster pace. All rides do not have to be pre-booked - simply turn up at the start point for a pleasant few hours cycling with some other people.					Cyclesolihull Weather Station
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								What will the weather be like? See the local BBC forecast See where the rain is now with the Met Office rradar Cyclesolihull rides go ahead unless there is persistant heavy rain (not just showers), very strong winds, snow or ice. Rides are rarely cancelled but if we feel this is necessary because forecast bad weather we will try and put information about this on the website before the start of the ride.
				last updated on 4 December 2019 Cyclesolihull's Next Rides Saturday 7th December at 9.30 am from Dorridge Station B93 8JA. A 30 mile Saturday Stretcher ride. Our weekly longer ride at a faster pace aimed at more experienced cyclists. The leader decides the route. Finish about 1.30 pm. Sunday 8th December at 1.30 pm from Monkspath Shops B90 4EH. An 11 ride mile along Route S6. A short ride via cycle paths and quiet lanes down tfor a refreshment stop at the Earlswood Craft Centre. Finish about 3.30 pm. Other rides early in December Saturday 14th December at 9.30 am Dickens Heath (30 miles, Saturday Stretcher) Sunday 15th December at 1.30 pm Knowle (10 miles, Route S2) Our full Autumn & Winter Ride Programme is available to download HERE. Remember all Cyclesolihull rides are free and do not have to be pre-booked - simply turn at the start point with your bike for a pleasant few hours cycling with a few other people.
Now Available - our new Autumn and Winter Ride Programme & more gpx files The new ride programme is available for download from here. Don't miss it! New gpx files have also been added to our Route Leaflets page. This includes our longer XL routes.
Which is the best Cyclesolihull ride for you? Taster Rides - about 5 miles 'S' Routes - about 10 miles 'M' Routes - about 15 miles 'L' Routes - about 20 miles These rides are timed at about 8 mph including catch-up stops (Taster riders may be a little slower). Saturday Stretcher Rides: about 30 miles 10 mph including catch-up stops Choose the ride type that suits you and turn up with your bike - it's as simple as that! See our ride-specific pages for more details about each type of ride.
				Cyclesolihull in a nutshell... Cyclesolihull rides are free and aim to be fun and friendly. Most of the rides use one of 50 fixed routes, mainly along quiet lanes and avoiding busy or difficult roads. Nearly all of the routes have downloadable leaflets so you can check them out before riding. Everybody is welcome on the rides - male or female, young or old - there is no need to book so just turn up at the start point with any roadworthy bike. E-bikes are welcome on our rides. If you are not sure you can cycle the distance it is best to try one of the summer Taster or 'S' rides first. This is especially important if you are bringing children - we want their first Cyclesolihull ride to be a happy one! Younger riders are welcome on all Sunday rides but it is suggested they try a Taster or S ride first. Saturday Stretcher rides are longer and a bit faster so are not suitable for children. If you want further information about rides email us at info@cyclesolihull.org.uk or speak to Stephen on 07896 885726. To help you keep in touch you can subscribe to our email newsletter and you can follow Cyclesolihull on facebook and twitter (@cyclesolihull). See our contacting Cyclesolihull page.
What's it all about? Cyclesolihull is a volunteer-led community initiative to encourage more people to cycle in Solihull. Cycling is a fun and healthy way of getting around. We produce a growing range of route leaflets to encourage people to explore their local area by bike and provide regular opportunties for people to ride together along these routes. It is easy to get involved - just ride the route yourself or turn up and join one of the community cycle rides! Last year over 1400 people joined some 70 rides. We also provide general information about cycling in the solihull area to anyone who requests it.