Evening Rides 2008


 


Thursday Evening Summer Programme for all Cyclists    PDF format copy for printing.


No membership required.

There is no commitment to join the CTC to try any of these rides but members have valuable benefits
including third party insurance, legal aid, advice on all aspects of cycling and an excellent bi-monthly magazine.
The CTC has an increasingly important role in working for all cyclists.


Meeting Points:

The Weir: Adjacent to the Weir on Sydney Avenue Castlefields.

The Column: In the front of the Shirehall on Abbey Foregate'

Sundorne Road: In the new Sundorne Sports Village car park.

Ellesmere Road: In the lay-by on the Ellesmere Road (A528) just north of junction with Mount Pleasant Road

Weeping Cross: From Weeping Cross roundabout, take Bridgnorth road (A458) over new A5. First right into Acton Burnell road, then 50 yards on the right.

Longden Road: In the service road (Priory Drive) opposite Priory School.

Shorncliff Drive: Copthorne, on the old Shrewsbury By-pass between Mytton Oak Road and The Mount.

The Quarry: Quarry side of Porthill Bridge near the swings.

* Family groups are always welcome and there is no age limit but it is requested that anyone under 16 be accompanied by a responsible adult.
DATE DIRECTION *SUNSET TIME MEETING POINT  RIDE LEADER PHONE
May 8 South 20.51 Weeping Cross Weeping Cross, Allfield, Condover, Hunger Hill, Chatford, Stapleton, Lower Gonsall, Ryton, Pidgeon Door, Condover John  01743 232345
15 North 21.02 Ellesmere Road Fitz, Great Ness, Broomfields, Forton Heath, Leaton Jenny & John 01939 232061
22 East 21.13 Sundorne Road (Sports Village) Upton Magna, Ebrey Wood, Bings Heath, Poynton Green, High Ercall, Rodington, Walcot Lees and home. Sally 01743 350481
29 West 21.22 Shorncliffe Drive Montford Bridge, Little Ness, Prescott, Yeaton, Grafton, Forton Heath and home. Sally 01743 350481
June 5 South 21.30 The Column Weeping Cross, Berrington, Eaton Mascott, Upper Cound, Acton Burnell, Pitchford, Cantlop, Weeping Cross, The Column John  01743 232345
12 North 21.36 Ellesmere Road Albrighton, Plex, Hadnal, Haston, Sansaw Heath, Yorton Heath, Harmer Hill, Plex, home to Ellesmere Road Paul G 01743 368816
19 East 21.39 The Quarry 6pm The National Bike Week Family Ride - Quarry to Sydney Avenue, Darville, Heath Gates, Uffington and back to The Weir.                                                                         Lisa 01743 351508
21.39 The Weir 7pm The National Bike Week Longer Ride - Upton Magna, Ebrey Wood, Bings Heath, Roden, Rodington, Upton Magna Bill 01743 354146
26 S West 21.39 Longden Road Annscroft, Hinton, Pontesbury, Longden, Stapleton, Annscroft, Longden Road Malcolm 01743 719055
July 3 East 21.37 Sundorne Road (Sports Village) Pimley Manor, Upton Magna, Withington, Isombridge, Longden on Tern, Rodington, Upton Magna and home. Paul G 01743 368816
10 West 21.33 Shorncliffe Drive Cruckton, Broadway, Yockleton, Lea Cross, Annscroft, Nobold and home Tony 01743 354856
17 South 21.25 Weeping Cross Weeping Cross, Boreton Ford, Condover, Frodesley, Acton Burnell Church, Acton Piggott, Upper Cound, Eaton Mascott, Berrington, Weeping Cross Hazel 01743 232345
24 S West 21.16 Longden Road Longden Road, Meole Brace, Hookagate, Lyth Bank, Stapleton, Wilderley, Westcott, Habberley, Pontesbury, Pontesford, Plealey, Annscroft, Longden Road Anita 01743 248924
31 North 21.05 Ellesmere Rd Albrighton, Plex, Hadnal, Haston, Sansaw Heath, Yorton Heath, Harmer Hill, Plex, home to Ellesmere Road Brian 01742 365061
Aug 7 East 20.52 Sundorne Road (Sports Village) Uffington, Upton Magna, Withington, The Lees, Isombridge, Sugdon, Rodington Heath, Somerwood, Haughmond,  John  01743 232345
14 South 20.38 Weeping Cross Malcolm's down-hill special - don't miss this treat! Malcolm 01743 719055
* Leaders please note published sunset times.  Cyclists must show  lights from this time (depending on weather conditions,  they may  be needed earlier)
 

Those planning to participate are reminded that they are doing so entirely at their own risk. Every care is taken when planning the route but the group leaders, the club or its officers cannot be held responsible for any incident or accident.

Any type of bicycle will be suitable as long as it is roadworthy. There is no regulation regarding protective helmets or special clothing, but those taking part may wish to consider their use. Lights may be needed (especially in May and from late July or in case you live a long way from the meeting point). Check sunset times in programme.

Items you may need in case of puncture, rain or shine:- drink and snack, spare tube or puncture repair kit, pump, waterproofs.