This ride is only open to members of the Wirral Cycling Group.  If you are an experienced rider who has ridden with other cycling groups and would like to join us on a ride, then please get in touch with us via the <Contact Form> so we can make arrangements.  If you have not ridden with a cycling group before, and would like to find out what riding with our group is like, then please book onto one of our monthly rides for newcomers.

You must not join a ride if you or anyone in your household is experiencing any of the Covid-19 symptoms
or if you have been advised to self-isolate

(D) Thornton Hough to Bluebelle's, New Brighton

10:30 Wednesday October 12 2022

Current Participants: 9 space(s) available

    By booking onto this ride you agree that:

    • you will act responsibly and adhere to the rules of the road and countryside;
    • you acknowledge that it is your responsibility to ensure that any manoeuvre that you make is carried out safely;
    • you confirm that you are fit and healthy enough to participate in the ride;
    • you confirm that you have read and are aware of the Wirral Cycling Group Risk Assessment policy
    • your cycle is in a safe, legal and roadworthy condition (see GCN’s 6 Checks Before You Ride);
    • you have read Cycling UK’s advice on riding in a group;
    • you understand that Cycling UK or Wirral Cycling Group cannot be held responsible for any personal injury, accident, loss, damage or public liability during the ride.

    On the day we suggest that you should bring:

    • wet weather wear and warm clothing
    • a spare inner tube, a pump  and tyre levers
    • some food and drink to keep you going
    • money for emergencies (and possibly lunch)
    • a mobile phone

    and that you should carry details of your address and an emergency telephone contact number, just in case.

     

    Distance The ride is 19.5 miles out to Bluebelles Tea Room (Cafe) New Brighton and will be a Grade D ride. If required a return route back to Thornton Hough of 12 miles. 31.5 in total.

    Meeting We will be meeting at Thornton Hough community hall at 10:15 for a 10:30 depart. Please do make a purchase whilst using the community facilities.

    Possible obstacles There are no major hills or difficult road crossing on this ride; where possible we will be crossing at traffic signals, using bicycle routes along pavements and pedestrian crossing points.

    Route is available on Komoot Thornton Hough to Bluebell Cafe

    Lunch will be at Bluebell Cafe (about 1.15) which we as a group have visited on a number of times over recent years, I have booked tables. Should you have any dietary needs then please phone the cafe and make your own individual arrangements. Bluebelle cafe 07768620060

    Hazards Riding a bicycle on public roads is inherently a risk, you can mitigate those risks by being aware of other road users and anticipating their likely actions. If you have not done so then please do read the WCG guide and Risk Assessment policy

    After Lunch If required I will be returning back to Thornton Hough via Bidston Moss (B&Q) Bidston Rd, Storeton Rd, Lever Causway, Brimstage Rd.

    Trains There are a number of train station on the outward route to New Brighton and after lunch Wallasey Grove Rd  will take you  back to B’head. So I would advise you to bring money for both your lunch and the train should you choose to use them.

    Questions via email please to Peter Williams

     


    Bookings no longer allowed on this date.