Shrewsbury Cycling

Freewheelers Rides List - April to September 2008

We offer a broad range of rides to suit most riders, the varying levels of ride are explained in the key below, which is a rough guide only. It is important to note that we ride to the pace of the slowest rider on that particular ride - no one is ever left behind!

Unless stated otherwise, Freewheelers rides leave from The Square, Shrewsbury at the times shown.  Shaded D rides are easy paced and aim to be back in Shrewsbury by 1.30pm

If you haven't been with us before, you may be wondering what to take with you.

Any type of bicycle will be suitable as long as it is roadworthy. The bicycle needs a spare inner tube, pump and tools to remove wheel and tyre in case of a puncture. The rider needs a drink for en-route and lunch or money to buy food if out all day. Waterproofs are sometimes needed and should always be taken just in case, it is more comfortable to carry spare items on the bike in a saddlebag or pannier. 

For further details, contact the leader of the ride as listed.  For general enquiries contact Bill Dorrell on 01743 354146.

You do not have to be a member to try any of these rides, however you are limited to attending six rides as a 'guest' before you are expected to join the CTC. Members have valuable benefits including third party insurance, legal aid, advice on all aspects of cycling and an excellent bi-monthly magazine. For details for details call 0870 873 0061 or email  membership@ctc.org.uk, please quote our DA code ('L2') in any membership application.

Type Distance Description
X 70+ miles Pace will average around 12 mph (20kph) building to 15 mph (25kph) by Spring.  
Max speed of 18.5 mph (30kph) on the flat.
A 60 - 90 miles 12 mph.  Lunch and usually tea stop
B 40 - 70 miles 10-12 mph.  Lunch stop
C 30 - 50 miles   8-10 mph.  Lunch stop.  Usually back by 4.30
D 15 - 30 miles very easy paced half day ride.  Back by 1.30
JR See category Joint rides with Telford section - see type
CA See category Car assisted (note meeting point in list) 
AUK See category Audax rides (enter two weeks in advance)
 

Copy of runs list in pdf format here

 

Freewheelers rides programme - April to September 2008
Date Time Type Way Destination/Event Leader Phone 
Sat 29 Mar 9.00/10.00 AUK   Long Mynd Audax rides 100k / 59k Picklescott Ken  01694 751270
6 April 09.30 X S Craven Arms Ron 01743 790215
B E Beckbury Bill 07890 389037
09.30 D E Oakgate Garden Centre Oz 01743 340739
 13 April 09.30 B N Wrenbury John L 01939 232061
C W Long Mountain Lisa 01743 351508
20 April 08.15D X W Hay-on-Wye C/A to Presteigne Peter  01743 248924
09.30 B E Ironbridge (CTC Shropshire 80th Birthday Ride)  John 01743 232345
09.30 D S Pontesbury Brian W 01743 365061
 27 April 09.30 B S Longville Malcolm 01743 719055
C S Knockin Paul R 01743 850218
 4 May 09.30 X E Alsagar Ron 01743 790215
B N Northwood Horse and Jockey Sally 01743 350481
09.30 D N Sleap Airport café  Rolf 01743 246444
Thur 8 May 19.00 Thursday Evening Rides begin (15 week programme)
Sat 10 May 7.00/8.30 AUK   Four/Three Rivers Audax  200k/160k Sports Village  Alastair 01952 592309
11 May 09.30 B W Gobowen Betty's Café  Phil 01743 231815
09.30 D W Wattlebsborough Heath Tony's Diner Tony 01743 354856
18 May 09.30 B NW Chirk Mike N 01691 653464
09.30 D E Long Lane Café  Oz 01743 340739
24/25 May Bank Holiday Camping Weekend  Bill 01743 354146
 25 May 09.30 A E Norbury Junction John L 01939 232061
C N Ellesmere Leader Required  
Sat 31 May 05.30 AUK   The Irish Mail 400k from Upton Magna Village Hall John H 01952 251403
 1 June 09.30 X S Knighton Terry 01743 469506
B S Acton Scott John 01743 232345
09.30 D S Acton Burnell Castle Rolf 01743 246444
Sat 7 June Bike Festival - Shrewsbury Sports Village - see Cycle News for details
 8 June 09.30 B W Welshpool Phil 01743 231815
C SW The Bog  Field Centre café + Marehay Farm Paul R 01743 850218
09.30 D N Grinshill / Clive Lisa 01743 351508
15 June 08.15D X N Snowdon Circuit. C/A Corwen Peter  01743 248924
09.30 B N Audlem Sally 01743 350481
09.30 D ? Mystery Ride Paul G 01743 368816
Sat 21 June 07.00 AUK   Wrekin to Sea Audax ride 300k from Wellington John H 01952 251403
 22 June 09.30 A S Ludlow Ken  01694 751270
C S Church Stretton Chris 01743 358300
 29 June 09.30 X E East with lunch at Spiders web. Ron 01743 790215
B E Cosford Spider's Web café Malcolm 01743 719055
09.30 D W Melverley / Wattlesborough Heath Oz 01743 340739
5/6 July Camping Weekend  Chris 01743 358300
 6 July 09.30 A N Ice Cream Factory Cheshire Marion G 01939 210569
C E Wrekin picnic Paul R 01743 850218
13 July   B<