Welcome to the Free Wheelers cycle group web page!
We are a friendly group who enjoy getting out in the fresh air and countryside for a little exercise every Tuesday of every month with a start time of 9.30. Basically, we pedal towards a café and enjoy coffee, cake … and good chat before returning home!
The routes: We tour mostly on quiet roads through villages around Milton Keynes and enjoy rides to such places as Harrold Country Park, Stowe, The Forest Centre at Marston Moretaine, Salcey Forest and Buckingham. Our rides are generally between 25 and 30 miles with a good refreshment break at a cafe / tea shop in the middle.
Freewheelers Cafes and Routes.xlsx: please note - this document is a work in progress
The speed: We average about 8 miles an hour when there are hills involved and cycle at about 11 or 12 miles an hour on the flat.
Leaders: Our rides are led by different members of the group on a voluntary basis. We have collected a lovely long list of routes from which leaders can choose. It is also fun to be introduced to new routes or slightly different routes.
We can be quite a large group and manage this by following these guidelines:
At the outset: We ask for two volunteer back markers, to ensure nobody gets left behind
On the road: The leader will let everyone know where the next rest / catch-up point will be. Should a cyclist, who arrives promptly at the catch-up point, need to go ahead they should do so, making sure the leader knows this and knows where they are planning to re-join the group.
Clumps: we encourage everyone to ride in clumps of no more than 6. We find that clumps of 3 / 4 work well, allowing cars to pass by more easily.
Returning: Cyclists should let the leader of their group know if they plan to leave the group before the return to the start. The leader and backmarkers should ensure that all group members are happy and can get back to the starting point with other cyclists. The back markers will ensure all cyclists get back to the starting point should this be their choice.
Safety: Your attendance will indicate your acceptance of any risks associated with cycling. All bikes must be roadworthy and there is an expectation that all cyclists will be wearing helmets.
Everyone is asked to carry their own emergency contact details.
More
Cycling with Milton Keynes CTC:
If you’d like
to get out on your bike on other days during the week, Milton Keynes CTC is
friendly mixed group, mostly in the 50+ age range. Members ride to social
gatherings on Wednesdays at Emberton Country Park and on Saturdays at The Bike
Bus, Astwood. The main club ride is on Sunday. Cyclists on e-bikes are welcome.
For more details, their website is milton-keynes-ctc.co.uk
Useful Links:
Cycle Safety Tips from British Cycling:
The Highway Code
What to do if there is an incident:
Happy, safe cycling everyone!
Return to Top ▲