Wednesday Evening Summer Rides

Wednesday evening rides, from the beginning of May until the end of August, meet at Nuneaton Town Hall at 19.00. Destinations are listed below. All are welcome, lights are necessary.

03 May The Horse and Jockey,
10 May The Fox, Higham
17 May The Rose, Baxterley
24 May The Bull and Butcher
31 May The Red Lion, Pinwall, Nr Atherstone.
07 June The Plough, Mancetter
04 June The Red Lion, Burbage
21 June HinckleyFun Ride, The Milepost, Hinckley
28 June The Red Lion, Pinwall, Nr Atherstone
05 July The Griffin, Shustoke
12 July The Unicorn, Orton on the Hill
19 July The Old Black Horse, Market Bosworth
26 July The Red Lion, Pinwall, Nr Atherstone
02 Aug To be decided
11 Aug The Black Horse, Sheepy Magna
16 Aug The White Swan, Stoke Golding
23 Aug The Weavers, Fillongly
30 Aug Red Lion, Pinwall, Nr Atherstone

Ride Report - Sunday 28th May

Spring is turning into summer, the bluebells are past there best, the farmers crop of oilseed rape have flowered and the daylight hours are stretching from before 05.00 to past 21.00. Time to dust off your two-wheeled (and for a few three wheeled) steed and take to the road. This encouragement is for all the fair weather cyclists; My CTC (The National Cyclist’s Organisation) colleagues get out on their bikes all year round. “There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing”

No need for waterproof clothing last Sunday, I took my jacket and light over shoe covers just in case. I like to enjoy my bike rides, so I pack lots of things into my bag and pockets, just in case, as the boy scouts motto “Be Prepared”

It was my turn to lead; we met at the Council House at the usual time of nine o’clock and set off along National Cycle Route 52, heading south, through Riversley Park, past the Pingles, over Donithorne Avenue and along The Wem Brooke way before re-joining the road on Marston Lane. Shilton was the alternative meeting point, Wellesbourne airport and the village of Loxley our destinations. We headed south, past Coombe and through Brandon woods, as we pedalled along Brandon Marsh Lane we greeted a much larger group of cyclists going in the opposite direction, it was our club colleagues from the Coventry Section, with the aid of modern communication aids, we would rendezvous with them later.

We paused for refreshments, and full English breakfasts at Ryton Pools before heading south again. I know a direct route to Wellesbourn, John suggested a more “scenic route” and Jo wanted to “get the miles in” so we went via the scenic route! We arrived at Wellesbourne airfield and enjoyed a variety of refreshing drinks and slabs of bread pudding whilst watching the activities on the airfield, light aircraft, too many to identify coming and going, and a mighty Vulcan bomber standing sentinel. Not enough time to visit the museum, I had spoken with Kevin of the Coventry Section and the afternoon refreshment stop was Hunningham Hill Farm shop. We arrived just after four o’clock as instructed; to find the crumble with ice cream is only part of the lunch menu! Never mind there was a selection of flavours of ice cream in the farm shop, “can we manage a litre of raspberry between us?”

Next week it is Alan who will lead us on Sunday to Castle Ring, the alternative meeting point at Hartshill. The Wednesday evening ride will meet at the Council House at 19.00 and finish at The Plough, Mancetter, Chris is the leader on Thursday, meeting at Dobbies garden centre, Mancetter at 10.30.

We are introducing a series of six Saturday rides this summer, meeting at 10.00 is outside Nuneaton Library. The first is on the 3rd June and being part of The CTC’s “Women’s Week-end” will be led by Carol and Marion. Though I suspect if somebody does “a how to mend a puncture” demonstration at the refreshment stop, it will be one of the men!
If you are interested in any of the above rides, then please come along and give it a try. For more information, contact Paul Scott on Tel. 024 7639 7002 or Ian Bonner on 024 7637 3851 or by e-mail icbonner@yahoo.co.uk See also http://www.ctc.org/ or http://ctcnuneaton.blogspot.com/

Folding Bike Ride in York

June 24th - York. Meet at York Railway station. (Station Road, York Y01 7HB)
This is an addition to our 2006 programme. A ride from York has been planned to coincide with the CTC York rally. Several members will be staying in York for the weekend to enjoy the many events.
The Origami ride will start from York Railway Station at 10.30. There will be a short ride to York Racecourse to meet up with other riders from the CTC rally at 11.00am, and then on to Selby using the NCN route. The “Solar System” can be seen along the route – Lunch at “Pluto” Approximate ride length 25 easy miles.
June 10th - Tring. Meet at Tring railway station (Station Road, Tring HP23 5QR)

Other Origami Folding Events in 2006 Website

June 10th - Tring. Meet at Tring railway station (Station Road, Tring HP23 5QR)

July 8th - Malvern. Meet at Great Malvern railway station. (Station Approach, Malvern WR14 3AL)

August 12th - Meriden. Meet at the tea rooms. Possibly a longer ride north to Atherstone, if the weather is good enough.

September 16th - Didcot. Meet at Didcot Parkway railway station. (Station Road, Didcot OX11 7NR) NOTE : this is a week later than normal, to avoid clashing with the Moulton Bicycle Club's weekend, and so is combined with the Swindon Smallwheels ride.

October 14th - Leamington Spa. Meet at the Pumproom Tearooms. (The Royal Pumprooms, The Parade, Leamington Spa CV32 4AB). From the railway station, go left out of the carpark, and left at the first lights into Lower Avenue, underneath the railway. At the T junction, turn right into Spencer St. At the next T junction, turn left into Victoria Terrace, which leads onto The Parade. The Pumprooms are on the left.

November 11th - Derby. Meet at Derby Station (Railway Terrace, Derby DE1 2RY) for a flat ride from Derby towards Melbourne on canal towpaths and disused railway lines.

December 9th - Meriden. Meet at the tea rooms. Short ride to our Christmas lunch, but bring your most unusual folding bike.

Origami mailing list
We have a mailing list, members of which are usually sent details of each ride about 1 week before the event. Normally there will only be one email per month (possibly 2 if there is a real need), and the list is normally only used to give information specifically about the Origami Rides. If you would like to be included on the list, please send an email indicating this to origami@foldsoc.org.uk.

Folding Bike Ride in York

June 24th - York. Meet at York Railway station. (Station Road, York Y01 7HB)
This is an addition to our 2006 programme. A ride from York has been planned to coincide with the CTC York rally. Several members will be staying in York for the weekend to enjoy the many events.
The Origami ride will start from York Railway Station at 10.30. There will be a short ride to York Racecourse to meet up with other riders from the CTC rally at 11.00am, and then on to Selby using the NCN route. The “Solar System” can be seen along the route – Lunch at “Pluto” Approximate ride length 25 easy miles.

Bike Ride For All Sat 24th June 2006

You are invited by Nuneaton Cyclists’ Touring Club to join us on a morning introductory bike ride to nearby Market Bosworth. It’s not too far, and will mainly be on off road routes and quiet country lanes.

Saturday 24th June 10.00 am

Meeting at Nuneaton Library

Cycling is an effective method of transport. It’s good for you, cheaper that going to the gym and allows you to see a great deal more of the countryside and your surroundings than you would in a car. It’s also an ideal way to meet new people.

For more information contact
Ian Bonner (02476 373851 or icbonner@yahoo.co.uk) or
http://ctcnuneaton.blogspot.com
Rose Selwyn at NBBC on 024 76 37 6490.

Nuneaton Fun Ride

A Cycle Ride For all the Family
In aid of the Mary Ann Hospice
Thursday 22nd June 7.00pm

Starting and Finishing at the
Weddington Social & Athletic Club, Weddington Road.
Choice of distances.
Certificate of achievement, raffle and buffet supper.

Organised by the Cyclists’ Touring Club. For more details contact: 024 76373851
www.ctcnuneaton.blogspot.co.uk

Activities June - September 2006

CYCLISTS’ TOURING CLUB – NUNEATON SECTION
Activities June - September 2006

Sunday rides meet at Nuneaton & Bedworth Council House, at 09.00 unless otherwise stated

Date & Time . Destination Leader Contact

4 Jun 09.00 Castle Ring Alan Jones 01827 892884
11 Jun 08.00 Shirley John Alan 024 7639 4073
11 Jun David Duffield Challenge Ride, Bath, Somerset
18 Jun 08.00 Reliability rides, starting from Bulkington Village Centre 024 7637 3851
19 Jun 18.00 Mallory Mile, Mallory Park Race Circuit Eric Neal 01455 616768
21 Jun 19.00 Hinckley Fun Ride, Milepost Public House Dennis Heggs 01455 290850
22 Jun 19.00 Nuneaton Family Fun Ride, Weddington S & S club Ian Bonner 024 7637 3851
25 Jun York Rally, Ron Kitching Memorial Challenge Ride.
25 Jun 08.00 Broughton Castle Joe Raicevic 01455 845570
2 Jul 08.00 Bakewell (car assist) Paul Scott 024 7639 7002
9 Jul 09.00 Swarkston Bridge John Allen 024 7639 4073
16 Jul 08.00 Eleanor Cross, Geddington Joe Raicevic 01455 845570
23 Jul 08.00 Holcot Paul Scott 024 7639 7002
29 Jul - 5 Aug, CTC, Kirkpatric Macmillian, Birthday Rides
30 Jul 09.00 Bidford on Avon Alan Jones 01827 992884
6 Aug 09.00 Foxton Locks John Allen 024 7639 4073
13 Aug 09.00 Tamworth Cicular. Kath Proctor 024 7639 5079
13 Aug Phil and Friends Challenge Ride, Peak District
20 Aug 08.00 Knossington. Joe Raicevic 01455 845570
24 Aug Sunday Rides Meeting, Upton Barn
27 Aug 08.00 Broadway Tower (car assist) Paul Scott 024 7639 7002
3 Sep 09.00 Breedon on the Hill. Don Harwood 024 7634 0052
10 Sep 08.00 Batsford Arboreteum (car assist) Paul Scott 024 7639 7002
17 Sep 08.00 Claydon Bygones Museum. Joe Raicevic 01455 845570
24 Sep 08.00 Burton Dassett. Paul Scott 024 7639 7002

Thursday rides meet at 10.30 at various start points, see below

8 Jun Dobbies Garden Centre, Mancetter C Taylor 024 7674 1276
11 Jun David Duffield Challenge Ride, Bath, Somerset
15 Jun St Mary's Church, Hinckley, Eric Neal 01455 616768
22 Jun Ansty Golf Club. Bert Pearce 024 7631 9375
29 Jun Upton Barn B Hodginson 01455 847265
6 Jul Ullesthorpe Garden Centre. Avril Eyres 01788 573322
13 Jul Bulkington V. Centre, ( Chris & Anne's barbeque) Chris Taylor 024 7674 1276
20 Jul Morrison's Supermarket, Hinckley. Eric Neal 01455 616768
27 Jul Yew Tree Farm, Pailton. Brian Cooper 024 7637 2364
29-5th Aug CTC Kirkpatrick Macmillan Birthday Rides.
3 Aug Dobbies Garden Centre, Mancetter Roy Damon 01455
10 Aug St Mary's Church, Hinckley B Hodgkinson 01455 847265
17 Aug Ansty Golf Club Terry Pitham
24 Aug Upton Barn (rides meeting) Dennis Heggs
31 Aug Ullesthorpe G Centre Brian Vickers
7 Sep Bulkington V Centre Bert Pearce
14 Sep Morrisons Super Market, Hinckley Dave Norris
21 Sep Yew Farm, Pailton B Bailey
28 Sep Dobbies G Centre, Mancetter Mick Cooper

Wednesday evening rides depart from the Council House, Nuneaton 19.00, Lights to be carried.

07 Jun 19.00 The Plough, Mancetter Ian Bonner 02476 373851
14 Jun 19.00 The Red Lion, Burbage. Ian Bonner 02476 373851
21 Jun 19.00 Hinckley Fun Ride, The Milepost, Hinckley
28 Jun The Red Lion, Pinwall, Ian Bonner 02476 373851
5 Jul Nuneaton The Griffin, Shustoke Ian Bonner 02476373851
12 Jul The Unicorn, Orton Ian Bonner 02476 373851
19 Jul Old Black Horse, M. Bosworth. Ian Bonner 02476373851
26 Jul The Gate, Ratcliffe Culey Ian Bonner 02476 373851
2 Aug The Red Lion, Pinwall Ian Bonner 02476 373851
9 Aug The Black Horse, Sheepy Magna. Ian Bonner 02476 373851
16 Aug The White Swan, Stoke Golding Ian Bonner 02476 373851
23 Aug The Weavers, Fillongley Ian Bonner 02476 373851
30 Aug The Red Lion, Pinwall, Ian Bonner 02476373851

Saturday rides meet at Nuneaton Library, 10.00. Short distance easy paced rides suitable for novice cyclist's and children if accompanied by a parent oe responsible adult.

24 Jun Bosworth, Battle field visitors Centre, P Scott 024 7639 7002
8 Jul Coombe Abbey, John Allen, 024 7639 4073
22 Jul Shakerstone, Kath Proctor 024 7639 5079
5 Aug Kingsbury Water Park, Chris Steiner, 01455
19 Aug Sutton Wharf, Marion Scott 024 7639 7002

For more information contact Paul Scott on 02476 397002, or Ian Bonner on 02476373851
See also www.ctc.org or www.coventryctc.org.uk