Finding some where to ride ?

darrenduds20

Is there a website or anything to find somewhere good to ride near Retford , nottinghamshire

waby1234

Why not ask in the Rides section. Or find a local club.

Anton85

Hi im new to all this and found Sherwood Pines in nottingham and Whanrcliffe Woods in Sheffield which are in your area they look great to get started in XC, im off to Sherwood Pines tomorrow.

darrenduds20

Hi mate i just found sherwwod pines on the web lol I have been watching the vidoes on youtube , it looks well good , i am going to have to get myself down there i think , the red and black route look a bit hard .

paul.skibum

Hmm, weird I thought I posted a reply to this - my internet thing must have had an issue.

If you hit Routes and Riding above (in the header) and log on to Bikely it is a resource of peoples routes - can be a bit hit and miss and can be a bit roadie oriented but I know I have put some of my local rides ont here in the past. Search on your area and bingo may get lucky.

Alternatively, join a local club and get shown some routes.

Ask around your local bike shops, they may be able topoint you in the right direction or may host club/store rides fromt he shop on certain evenings, great way to get shown routes, meet riders etc.

Final option, and one I enjoy is to grab an OS map and work out routes involving as much bridleway and "permissive" footpath and as little road as possible. Learn your local network of paths, work out what is a good up and whats a good down then share those routes on line to help others through Bikely or similar sites.

Somewhere like Sherwood Pines is a great way to get into riding but do not get dragged into the only ride trail centres crew when there is so much great stuff out there. From where you are look at the Peak district - some of the best riding in the UK 30-40 mins from you.

darrenduds20

Are you from near retford?

MJR31

Hi, I'm from Retford and know quite a few local routes. I'm also a ride leader for sherwood pines cycling club, (http://www.sherwoodpinescyclingclub.co.uk) or take a look at our facebook page. plenty of rides always happening, we try and get out into the peaks and other trail centres. next ride is in the morning at 10 am if you can make it.

paul.skibum

darrenduds20 wrote:

Are you from near retford?

If that was directed at me - No! I am from Reading area originally but now live in BC!

federalski

Bing maps is quite handy. Both for the Ordanance Survey map for paths and right of ways and the birds eye view is handy for spotting little trails and and checking out places before getting there. Ie getting totally lost...

darrenduds20

Darrenduds201"]Hi, I'm from Retford and know quite a few local routes. I'm also a ride leader for sherwood pines cycling club, (http://www.sherwoodpinescyclingclub.co.uk) or take a look at our facebook page. plenty of rides always happening, we try and get out into the peaks and other trail centres. next ride is in the morning at 10 am if you can make it.[/quote]



Hi mate sorry I didn't reply I have been on holiday, I recieved your pm but for some reason it won't let me reply. That would be good to go out, it gets a bit boring on your own all the time.

BigAirNig

Why not try Cycling Buddy website :


http://www.cyclingbuddy.com/


You can search for people by postcode, so suggest you either look where you live, or somewhere you'd like to ride ... and hook up to have them show you routes ....

Enjoy !
Nig

phil.j

sherwood pines is cool but too many dog walkers sometimes. cannock isnt too far, try there!