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Burntwood Cycling
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Pedal back the years. Change to a healthier lifestyle
You maybe out of condition, carrying more weight than you would prefer, cycling and fresh air will really help. If your interested in getting started, need some company or local route knowledge , just click Feel the freedom your bike can give .------------------------------- The Autumn is a good time to start cycling with a group. Rides are shorter and slower.
If you live around Burntwood and would like to ride with a local club, Dave can arrange to meet up with you, around Burntwood. click 01543 671 313
Then ride to meet CTC at their Sunday 11's stop. (see list)
Under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult -------------------------
(affiliated to the CTC)
Every Saturday 10 miles. Mostly Traffic free.Based around Chase Water Country Park and adjoining Canal towing paths. contact Graham click0777 360 7604
Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
All welcome.
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Week Day Cycle Ride Most Wednesdays we start at 10.00 am from Chasewater Heath Level Crossing, Burntwood, (nr Morrisons) for a short ride returning around 2.00 pm.
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We have an amazing number of traffic free routes around the Burntwood / Chase area. Join us on a Family or Wednesday ride to find out more.
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Start by riding around the Chase Water Country Park, cycle route. It’s very important to start cycling gradually over a period of several weeks. Don’t expect your body to perform miracles from day one, it takes time to build your self up, both mentally and physical. The rewards are well worth going through the “fitness barrier” to reach a new more healthy world. You will need to cycle at least once every week to stay fit.
After riding around Chase Water Country Park a few times , you should be ready for National cycle Network “Route 5” to Pelsall and Walsall nearly all traffic free.
Or along quiet country lanes of route 5 to Beacon Park Lichfield, enjoy a break in Beacon Park Now your ready for “A Day Out” or “Evening Summer Ride”. Start by riding up to Castle Ring, get used to the hills. (Please don't ride around castle ring). When your happy climbing to the ring, your ready to venture into “Cannock Chase”. Down Telegraph hill, and on to Brindley Heath Pumping station / Railway crossing for “Kit bag Hill”. With practice you can look forward to enjoying Kit Bag Hill, Sherbrook valley, Milford, Shugborough Park, Great Haywood Packhorse Bridge, along the canal to little Haywood, then Seven springs, and back home through the Chase. Follow the Chase cycle circuit, well signed, easy to follow. What more variety could you ask for, on your door step, without the need for the car. Total Freedom ……. Go on, try it for yourself ————------ A typical winter club cyclists road mileage is around 30 to 50 miles per ride. In the summer time club rides vary from 40 to 120 miles. ---------------------- Don’t forget, to always carry food and plenty of liquid. Light weight water proof clothing, and warm jumper, plus an OS map. Spare inner tube, pump, and tool kit. A first aid kit is a good idea!
Always follow the country code. Enjoy your ride through the beautiful countryside, leave no trace that you ever passed by, take home only your litter and memories. |
Avoid a lonely day, by riding with a group. just click
New section of National Cycle Network Route 5, between Chase Water Country Park —Hednesford — Cannock Chase and Stafford is being developed.
The route will hopefully be a “green way” mostly traffic free utilizing old mineral railway formations, linking the visitor centre Marquis Drive, Cannock Chase.
Canal towing path has been upgraded between Chasewater Dam and Aldridge.
Your Canal Permit. click
From the Dam, follow NCN route 5 towards Brownhills, but at Burntwood road bridge stay on canal to Ogley Junction. (nr Grasmere gardens. Food available), Turn right over Iron foot bridge and continue to Anchor bridge and Cats Hill Junction. Here you can turn left for Walsall Wood, Aldridge, and through to Gas Street Basin, Birmingham. (2hrs) Turning right will take you to Brownhills, (take care over green foot bridge), or continue to rejoin the National Cycle Network route 5, for Pelsall and Walsall or Wolverhampton.
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Staffordshire Cycling and Walking Maps
Sanders Cycles 1, High Street, Chasetown, Burntwood. Staffs 01543 686102 Monday’s to Saturday 09.00 to 17.00 (Closed Thursday)
Pedal Power Cycles 187 Hednesford Road, Heath Hayes, Tel 01543 279238 Weekdays 09.00-17.30 Sat 0930-14.00
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