Boldmere Bullets - Twycross - Monkeying Around. Group led rides

Our group led rides are open free of charge to all adults aged 18 and over. If it will be your first ride with us we ask that you register your name on our website (boldmerebullets.com) and join the social group/short route for your first time out with us.

Monkeying Around:
https://www.boldmerebullets.com/Tour-de-Boldmere-2017/stage/12/

Routes leave Boldmere via Boldmere Road and Chester Road then out to Walmley via Penns Lane. From Walmley the routes climb up the hill (hilly segment) to Hunts Green and then on to Curdworth, Hams Hall and Lea Marston.

From Shustoke the Long route heads for Baxterley and then across the A5 to Sheepy Magna continuing on to Twycross before returning first via Orton on the Hill and Polesworth into the outskirts of Tamworth and on to Fazeley where the route follows the main road past Drayton Manor and the Belfry before turning through Grove End on the way back to Walmley. There is a final blast up Pilkington before the return to Boldmere.

The Medium route from Lea Marston heads up the Hurley hill to Baxterley then Atherstone and then directly to Polesworth. From Polesworth the route is as per the long route above.

The Short route route from Lea Marston heads to Hurley then turns at Brick Lane to Wood End and Fazeley before returning via Middleton to Walmley and the normal way home via Wylde Green Road.

The social route loops out to Middleton and Buzzard Valley before returning via Tamworth Road and Clifton Road back to Boldmere. The social route has its own hilly and flat segments. See the stage web page for details (link above).

For the remainder:
Hilly segment is Wishaw Lane https://www.strava.com/segments/14955914
Flat segment is on the main road past Drayton Bassett. https://www.strava.com/segments/14955855

Long 47miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/6691815
Medium 40 miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/6691861
Short 30 miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/6691944
Social 17 miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/5431744

**IMPORTANT** – YOU RIDE A BOLDMERE BULLET STRAVA ROUTE AT ENTIRELY YOUR OWN RISK THIS IS NOT AN EVENT OR A COMPETITION & WE ARE NOT ORGANISERS. The Boldmere Bullets and the route creators do not accept any responsibility for injury, loss and damage sustained by you and advises you to refer to Strava’s terms and conditions. You can read more about them here http://www.strava.com/terms.

Bullets fitness -
Cycling is a physically active sport. You should always seek advice from your GP before taking up a strenuous physical pursuit such as this. You accept that you do so entirely at your own risk and that it is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit enough to be able to ride the routes posted on Strava.

Bullets ride with care -
Ride with due care and attention whenever you are on your bike. Respect other road users and be patient, this is not a race and there are no rewards for finishing first or fast times. Do not put yourself or others at risk by careless riding - Ultimately, you are responsible for your riding.

Bullets Lead by example when on the road -
Always obey the Highway Code and ride in a manner appropriate. Be courteous and consider other road users, pedestrians and others engaged in a leisure activity such as horse riders. The route may follow country lanes where you will encounter rural traffic users such as tractors, etc. Where necessary ride in single file and according to the road conditions. We also strongly recommend the following:
• RED means STOP. Do not take chances
• Helmets must be worn whilst riding
• Take heed of road traffic warning signs, they apply to cyclists too
• Extend all reasonable courtesy to other road users
• Ride single file on single roads climbs and A Roads to allow traffic to flow
• Anticipate oncoming traffic and ride accordingly
• Be aware of potholes and loose gravel on roads
• Keep a safe distance between you and any riders in front, especially on descents
• Be patient when crossing junctions
• When turning right, always make your intentions clear to road users
• Be prepared for adverse weather and wear/carry adequate clothing
• In hot, sunny conditions drink plenty of water and apply sun protection
• Do not drop litter – use the bins provided or take it home with you. Put it your pocket, under the hem of your shorts or jersey sleeve. Ultimately, don’t litter and give cycling a bad name.
• Do not behave in a manner that may offend others.

• Neil Deakin
  Organizer
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