Sunday Club Run Information and Routes (see lower down for dates and routes)

These are suggested routes and are dependent on the weather and at the discretion of the ride leader. There may be instances when Academy and Bootcamp rides cross or rendezvous and the opportunity may exist to ride as a larger group for a short distance or to finish rides together. All rides will finish at Cafe Cargo or as directed by the ride leader on the day. (Cafe visit optional)

*Academy*........ 09.30 ... Higherford. Youth A+B riders........2.5 hour to 3.5 hours.

*Bootcamp*...... 10.00... Cafe Cargo, Foulridge. Youth B+C riders over 11 .......2 hours to 2.5  (+Youth A new to riding or needing to build up)

 (Both groups Coach or mentor led)

*Rookies*...... 10.05.... from Cafe Cargo, Foulridge. All rides and routes impromptu (Parent led)

• Riders must have suitable warm clothing, helmet, gloves, waterproof jacket, overshoes, 2 x inner tubes.
• Riders must eat a good breakfast before setting out............ Porridge is best ! + banana + toast etc etc.
• Riders must carry some food and drink with them............ Banana, Bread / Sandwich.
•  Mud guards if possible.

Not sure which group to ride with?

Youth A = 16-14 year olds.... B = 14-12 year olds...... C = 12-10 year olds........ Rookies = under 10s.

Club coaches will direct you to the most suitable group for your experience and fitness level, riders will move groups when appropriate. Please email or call club run organiser Peter Boast if you need some help or guidance in choosing the best ride for YOU. 01282 862855 (eve) 07971 624612 peter@goingdutch.co.uk

*The Academy group will require a good level of endurance, the pace will be steady but constant and should not be attempted before riders have demonstrated that a 2.5 to 3.5 hour ride is within their range. SPD or cleats required for this group. Generally Youth A/B

*The Bootcamp group will be at an easy but disciplined pace, SPD or cleats recommended but not essential. generally riders over 12 years, Youth A/B/C

*The rookies group will be an easy pace with plenty of stops, regrouping etc. This ride is parent led and children must be accompanied. parents please assess the ride distance and suitability, if in doubt please opt for a tow path ride and rendevous with other club riders/parents on their return to cafe cargo.

Sunday 19th Feb

Academy: Blacko, Gisburn, Bolton By Bowland, direction Settle, Rathmel, Settle, Climb over to Airton, Return via Gargrave, Bank Newton, Barnoldswick, Café Cargo optional.

Bootcamp: Barnoldswick via top road, Thornton in Craven, Elslack, lanes to Broughton, Gargrave, direction Airton, meet,turn and partial return with Acadamy, Café Cargo.

Rookies: Car assisted convoy and park up at Horton bridge (A59) Then Lanes to Paythorne, Wigglesworth, Settle flats to Settle, Café optional, return same route or via gated road Roman Wham. (or impromptu , meet as normal and decide on the day) (Please see important notes)

Sunday 26^th Feb (Clayton Spring Classic Road Race)

Academy: Blacko, Downham, Chatburn, Clitheroe centre, Eddisford Bridge, Opp direction to race, return via Waddington, Chatburn, Rimmington, Brogden lane,Barnoldswick. Café Cargo optional.

Boot Camp: As above (meet up/return with Academy)

Rookies: No organised ride

(Appeal for help please !...... any Parents / Adult members available to assist with race organisation / marshalling please contact Peter on 07971 624612)

March: Routes to be announced