YOUR guide to organised cycle events over the next seven days:
TODAY, a new cycle centre is being launched by TravelRight at Minver Crescent Sports Centre, Aspley NG8 5PN. The launch event runs from 1pm to 5pm and features led bike rides, free bike fixing, free food and drink, and family games. Every Saturday afterwards there will be free cycle training every Saturday from 11am to 2pm. for more details see www.travelright.org.uk.
YOUR guide to organised cycle events over the next seven days:
Sunday, Apr 6
Time: 9am
Organised by: Erewash Valley Cycling Club
Meeting point: Magpie pub, Toton Lane, Stapleford; extra pick-ups at Man of Iron (9.10) and Festival Inn (9.20).
Details: A split ride to Shipley Garden Centre and beyond.
Length: 25 miles
Time: 9.30am
Organised by: Notts Cyclists' Touring Club
Meeting point: Wollaton Park gates
Details: A ride to Elvaston Castle providing an ideal introduction to club rides.
Length: 40 miles
Tuesday, Apr 8
Time: 12.30pm
Organised by: TravelRight Broxtowe
Meeting point: D H Lawrence Heritage, Mansfield Road, Eastwood
Details: An active bike ride for those who are comfortable cycling for an hour or more.
Length: About 15 miles
Wednesday, Apr 9
Time: 9am
Organised by: Erewash Valley Cycling Club
Meeting point: Magpie pub, Toton Lane, Stapleford; extra pick-ups at Lidl, Sandiacre (9.40) and Long Eaton station (9.55).
Details: A ride to Swarkstone and Alvaston.
Length: 25 miles
Time: 9.30am
Organised by: Cycling For Health
Meeting point: University of Nottingham, West Entrance, Woodside Road, Beeston
Details: An active bike ride for those who are comfortable cycling for an hour or more.
Length: 15 miles
Thursday, Apr 10
Time: 9.55am
Organised by: Notts Cyclists' Touring Club
Meeting point: Wilford Bridge
Details: A medium pace ride to Barnstone.
Length: 40 miles
Time: 11.45am
Organised by: Cycling For Health
Meeting point: Arkwright Meadows Community Gardens, Kirkby Gardens, The Meadows
Details: An active bike ride for those who are comfortable cycling for an hour or more.
Length: 15 miles
Saturday, Apr 12
Time: 9.45am
Organised by: Notts Cyclists' Touring Club
Meeting point: Trent Bridge
Details: An easy-paced ride to Langar Wildflower Farm.
Length: 25 miles
Time: 10am
Organised by: Sherwood Cycling Club
Meeting point: Lowdham War Memorial
Details: Informal ride for road bikes on quiet flat roads, split into two or three groups of different abilities.
Length: 25 to 30 miles
Time: All noon, except Lenton (11.30am)
Organised by: Cycling For Health
Meeting point: various
Details: There are a number of free rides in Arnold, Aspley, Bestwood, Bulwell, Calverton, Carlton, Lenton, Sherwood and Stapleford; for details see www.thebigwheel.org.uk/ExploreNotts
Length: 5 to 15 miles
Details correct at time of going to press, please check for changes
