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/C) Arrowe Park to Station Master's House, Hadlow Rd. (open to newcomers)

10:30 Wednesday November 2 2022

Current Participants: 0 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.

    This ride is open to all members and newcomers to Wirral Cycling Group.

    Distance The ride is 20.4 miles out to Station Masters House, Hadlow Rd, Willaston, and will be a Grade D/C ride. With a return route back to Red Rooms of 9.0 miles. 29.4 in total.

    Meeting We will be meeting at Red Rooms Cafe, Arrowe Park Golf Club house, at 10:00 for a 10:30 depart.

    Possible obstacles There are no major hills on this ride, Eleanor Rd is the longest slope at .6 miles in length. Should we be required to cross major roads this will be at pedestrian crossing or traffic islands were they are available. The ride will be a D ride pace of 8 – 10 mph

    Route is available on Komoot Red Rooms to Station Masters House, Hadlow Rd, Willaston

    Lunch will be at Station Masters, Hadlow Rd (about 12.30) 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. 0151 345 0910

    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 I will be returning back to Red Rooms via Raby and Thornton Hough.

    Trains Although we will not be directly passing a station on route there are number of Merseyrail stations within a short distance should we need them.

    Questions via email please to Peter Williams

     


    Bookings no longer allowed on this date.