A guide to our rides

Very easy
• Slow pace, walking on hills if necessary
• Average speed below 8 mph
• Plenty of stops for 11's, lunch and 3's.
• Mainly on minor and B roads.
• Suitable for people who have done some cycling but who have not cycled in a group or covered long distances.

Easy
• Gentle pace, walking on some hills
• Average speed below 10 mph
• Stopping for 11's, lunch and 3's.
• Mainly on minor and B roads.
• Suitable for people who are reasonably fit, have done some cycling in a group, and as a step to Medium rides.

Medium
• Consistent pace riding most hills.
• Speeds 10-14 mph
• Stops for 11's, lunch and 3's.
• Some A roads but mainly B and minor roads
• Should be suitable for most regular riders but not for beginners unless very fit.

Hard
• Faster and more consistent pace, riding all hills.
• Speeds over 14 mph
• Stops for lunch and usually for 11's and 3's.
• More use of A roads
• Not suitable for beginners