If you are an experienced rider who has ridden with other cycling groups and you would like to join us on a ride, then book onto this ride using the form below, but please telephone or email the ride leader when you receive the booking confirmation to let them know about your experience and capabilities. 
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 Grade D rides which are suitable for newcomers.

If you have an underlying health condition which could flare up when cycling (such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, anaphylactic shock, heart issues, etc.), then it would be appreciated if you could disclose this to the ride leader (in confidence) prior to the start of the ride


Ride Leaders and Back Markers meeting. Thornton Hough – Thornton Hough

10:00 Wednesday October 29 2025

Current Participants: 12 space(s) available

    Thornton Hough Village hall Return to Thornton Hough for the Ride Leaders meeting.

    The points for discussion are posted below.

    Ride briefing 9.45  at Thornton Hough Village Hall  for a 10:00 depart.

    There will be a D ride and a C ride both leaving from T’Hough. I posted the details below the C ride if you would like to join the D ride please sign up on planned rides page and let me know.

    I will be looking to cover the ride at a good pace, not a lot of time for chatting as we need to cover the 22.5 miles over a 2 hours + ie averaging 12 – mile an hour.

    Route – Mainly flat with a few upward slopes 375 ft over the ride. Down through The Runnel through Neston and on past Net’s cafe, before going over the boards to Deeside Ind Pk. We will then go up Mudhouse Lane and turn towards the Blue Dragon bridge before going alongside the duel carriageway towards Dunkirk where we will turn towards Capenhurst, Ledsham, Missing Link and Raby before getting back to Thornton Hough.

    Distance out 22.5 miles get back for the lunch about 12.15

    Lunch:- A complimentary Buffet lunch will be provided for attendees. If you have any dietary requirements then please contact either myself or the cafe. 0151 336 1958

    Even if you can’t make the ride then you are very welcome to join us for lunch and the meeting.

    Possible obstacles We will take extra care when crossing any main roads or major junctions we will look for pedestrian crossings / islands and traffic lights.

    Route on Komoot  Thornton Hough  If you require the route on other formats please let me know.

    Questions via email please to Peter Williams

    Even if you can’t make the ride then you are very welcome to join us for the meeting.
    The discussion points are:-
    1) It is proposed to ensure inclusivity for all members, that each Wednesday there will ideally be the option of a standard C and D ride, each with 15 places per ride. A smaller B grade (not necessarily weekly) could be put on as an additional option by leaders wishing to do so. We believe there is sufficient demand (and leaders) to enable this
    2) Verify which grades are leaders prepared to lead.

    3) Agree grading of rides (B,C,D) – Do we need to specify the plus or minus, it is either a C or D. Agree distance and speed for each grade

    4) Ride leader Coordinator role – description  / volunteer needed

    5) AOB
    Should you have any questions about the meeting or the agenda then please do get in touch.