Lancaster & Lune Valley

This 49 mile ride including 800 metres of ascent, being led by Rich, is suitable for intermediate or advanced cyclists. If you have recently completed a 35 mile cycle, you should be well suited to complete this ride. The event will mostly take place on quiet roads with occasional busy stetches. A map of the route including elevation can be viewed and downloaded at: https://cycle.travel/map/journey/180297. 

We'll be heading out of Lancaster towards Carnforth on some supeb cycle track and paved promenade before making our way inland on canal towpath and scenic country roads. We'll reach the upper parts of Morecambe Bay at Silverdale and Arnside which is an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), before reaching Kirby Lonsdale. The final stretch leads us back to Lancaster tracing the river through the Lune Valley,

IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL: If you register for an event and then are unable to attend, unfortunately it's not currently possible to cancel your place directly from our website event pages. Please contact us if you need to cancel as soon as possible so we can give someone else the opportunity to attend.

COVID19

We ask that all riders respect social distancing guidelines wherever possible. We encourage riders to bring masks and hand sanitiser, just in case you need them before, during or after the event.

First event?

We know it can be nerve-racking joining a new group or event where you haven’t met anyone before… even for the most confident of people. We’ve all been in the same boat before, so we want to make everyone feel welcome. If you’d appreciate chatting someone before the event or having a buddy to meet you prior to going to the start point, please let us know by sending an email to hello@prideout.co.uk with the subject line ‘request a buddy’.

Pace of the ride

The purpose of the ride is to get some easy exercise at a moderate pace while being able to socialise in a relaxed environment. We will regularly stop to allow people to catch up. We never leave people behind.

Terrain and potential hazards

This bike ride event will be travelling on a mixture of quiet roads, promenade, traffic-free paved cycle way and canal tow path. We will try to stick to the roads with least traffic. Hazards you may need to watch out for include bumpy paths in parts.

What bike should I use?

This event is suitable for road bikes which are in good mechanical order.  Please have your tyres pumped to the correct pressure and with oil on the chain etc.

Refreshment breaks

We will stop for lunch around the half way point either sitting outdoors at a cafe/pub or grabbing a snack from a supermarket.

Usually we have a drink after the event because is a great social opportunity to chat to people you didn't get a chance to during the bike ride. Unfortunately due to COVID19 restrictions, more than two households are not able to meet indoors or outdoors, therefore this may not be possible at this time.

What else should I bring?

We advise you wear a helmet for your own safety, but it's not compulsory. You should also consider bringing some of the following: spare inner tube and tyre levers, any special tools your bike needs, some food or snacks for energy, bottle(s) attached to your bike and plenty of water, bike lock and glasses can be useful to prevent grit or insects getting in your eyes. Please wear/bring waterproof or warm clothes dependent on the time of year and weather forecast. Bring lights if you are likely to be travelling in the dark or wet weather is forecast. Please have footwear that is appropriate for your bike. Don't forget suncream (if it's summer) - you just never know with the UK weather!

Meeting point description

Meet outside Lancaster Railway Station (the taxi rank on the western side, not the cobbled entrance on the eastern side).

Any finally…

Have fun on the event. We promise to make you feel welcome and we’re sure you will meet some amazing new people. Please try to avoid cancelling at the last minute - it could deny someone else the opportunity to attend the bike ride. If you have any queries or need assistance, please email hello@prideout.co.uk and we will put you in touch with the event leader.