Sherwood Cycling Club - Our Club Runs
Weekend club runs plus one run during the week are held throughout the year.
Return is normally around 1.30 p.m. You will need a reliable, light bike and some experience to enjoy these. Carry a basic tool kit, money, a drink and a little food.
The Club Captain, Ed Ward, can be contacted on 0115 9615477 or by email for further information.
On all these rides each rider is responsible for his or her own safety and should obey all the rules of the road. If conditions are potentially hazardous (because of weather or traffic conditions etc it is up to the individual to decide whether to proceed). It is recommended that a approved safety standards hard shell helmet be worn.
Saturday Club Runs
There is a regular easy ride on Saturday mornings meeting at Lowdham Village Green by the War Memorial at 10.00 a.m. normally leaving by 10.05 a.m.
These are friendly, sociable rides covering 20-30 miles from and back to Lowdham at an average speed of 12-14 mph. You can park nearby if you come by car. A café stop is included about halfway.
The runs are suitable for beginners, young and old or anyone who wants a leisurely ride. Any riders under 14 years old should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Just turn up and join us.
Sunday Club Runs
Sunday runs meet by the railway bridge at the junction of Shearing Hill and Burton Road, Gedling, Nottingham (Grid Ref SK 624420).
These are a similar format to the first group on a Saturday but destinations are more variable. Distances depend on the weather but are usually about 50 miles.
In the months of October to April the meeting time is 9.30 a.m. and during May to September 9.00 a.m.
During the summer, the runs may be a bit longer to take advantage of the weather.
Wednesday Club Runs
Wednesday runs meet at Lowdham village green 9.15 a.m.
Runs are quite steady and distance and destinations depend on the weather and riders. generally ~50 miles in the winter but can be 70 miles on a nice summer's day! If weather is really bad we don't go, best phone Ed beforehand.
The meeting places of Shearing Hill and Lowdham are shown here together with the road between them.
Samples of club run routes can be seen on these links some start at Gedling, some at Lowdham:
