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Local Bike Route

Ride leaders have agreed to plan rides according to Leader Information Best Procedure Guidelines.

Each rider is responsible for their own safety at all times.

Level
Grading
Green
Easy ride. Gentle gradients. Relaxed pace. Manageable distance. Suitable for all MCG members.
Blue
Occasional hazards, eg ruts or potholes. May have some significant gradients. Steady pace. Distance not a problem for most but confident bike handling required.
Red
Contains challenges or difficulties which make the ride unsuitable for many. Somewhat demanding and with a brisk pace.
Black
Demanding. Madness helps but a level of fitness (distance) and competence required for off road trails.

Announcements / News




"Monday" Rides

To have your ride entered below please send outline details to Clive.

Ride participants are assumed to have read the Rider Information page.


13th April - Moreton/Athelhamton - Ben: This is a Blue ride of approximately 19 miles. A mixture of road and off road. A route we have done before. Mountain or Gravel bike.

20th April - Cranborne/Garston Woods - Anita: Usual coffee arrangements Lunch available on return for those who wish to stay. Approximately 19 miles. Please contact Anita if interested.

18th May - Ringwood/Breamore - Anita: Starting from Ringwood cycling out to Breamore for coffee then continuing on and back to Ringwood for lunch for those who wish to stay. This is an easy pleasant ride of approximately 19miles (we did the same ride last year). If interested please contact Anita.


E-Bike Rides

To have your ride entered below please send outline details to Clive.

Ride participants are assumed to have read the Rider Information page.

Thursday 16th April - Cheselbourne area - Robin: 30 miles on country lanes, 1600 feet climbing, refreshments as usual.


Pamphill Pedallers

Ride participants are assumed to have read the Rider Information page.

The Pamphill Pedallers routinely meet on Thursday ready for departure at 10.00am and they are ‘open' rides meaning no booking is necessary. They are led and backed up by MCG members. Rules, regulations and guidelines are the same as those for the posted Monday rides especially that all participants ride at their own risk, see Rider Information page on the MCG website.
The group’s priority is the provision of a blue ride each week of approximately 15-20 miles and lasting till around 12.30 including a refreshment stop if possible. If a volunteer has not put their name forward beforehand for the calendar, a decision will be made on the day as to whether there is a suitable leader present to take the ride. The leader will still follow the guidelines as published on the Leader Information page of the MCG website.
Useful information regarding rides often takes place on the Pamphill Pedallers WhatsApp group, please note this is an informal channel and not one published or monitored by the MCG.


Kingston Lacy

Health Cycle Rides: Every Thursday at 10am. These rides are led by trained volunteers from Dorset Council's Health and Activity team. The rides last about an hour.