Forest Of Dean SOCIAL RIDE
Hosted by SheRides Ambassador Ernesta 🫶
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What to expect:
This is a social ride for blue level riders; we will explore whatever the group wants to ride- but you'll never be pressured to do something you don't want to do.
We will meet in the spot listed below, get acquainted and head out for a bit of a warm up. When warm and ready, we’ll head up and check out some of the trails, then we can take it from there.
We will have a lunch break in the middle of the day where we can grab some food from the on-site cafe. Or feel free to bring your own packed lunch.
It’s a super loose structure, we won’t be rushing to get done, we won’t be pushing to tick off features; the aim is to have fun and ride bikes! No pressure, just good times!
Here is the link to the Forest of Dean website:
Where to Meet Us:
Ernesta will be ready and waiting by the benches outside the Pedalabikeaway Cafe in the main carpark of the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre at 09:45am ready to ride for 10am.
You can contact our ambassadors via the event page on our facebook group (link at the top of this page). If you are running late, please let them know.
The What3Words for our meeting spot:
Facilities:
There are great facilities at this meet this spot:
Parking (paid)
Toilets
Cafe
Bike wash
What Should you Bring?:
Equipment
It’s super important to note that we will not ride with anyone who is not wearing a helmet!
Other than that, the protective gear that you bring is up to you- we normally ride with knee / elbow pads and maybe gloves, depending on the conditions. You’ll also need a bike that is trail suitable, safe and in working order so we can avoid repairs at the start of the day.
It is possible to hire a bike from the PedalaBikeAway shop, but we strongly recommend that you do it well in advance.
Food
Snacks are always a good shout to keep you fuelled for the ride and bring plenty of water. We’ll have a lunch stop at the on-site cafe or feel free to bring you’re own pack up.
What Will it Cost?
The ride itself is totally free, we won’t be charging you anything for our company.
The Forest of Dean Cycle Centre car park is a paid carpark, and the prices are as follows:
-2 Hours: £5.00
-4 Hours: £7.00
-All Day: £8.00
We would recommend a minimum of 4 hours, but it’s totally up to you. We will be getting the full day so we don’t have time restraints and the money goes to maintaining the trails- it’s a win, win.
Important Info:
Photos:
Our ambassadors may take photos or videos during the ride to use on social media or in promotions. It’s a great way to show others what our rides are really like and help those who might be nervous feel more confident about joining next time.
If you'd prefer not to be included in any photos or videos, just let your ambassador know at the start of the ride — no problem at all!
Disclaimer:
This is NOT a guided ride and there will be no coaching, we’re simply meeting you at the trail head to make some friends, push each other as a group, and get women and girls on the trails. We do not accept any responsibility / liability for any accidents, and we will refuse to ride with anyone who arrives without the correct safety equipment or an unsafe bike. All riders must sign up in order to ride and in doing so you are agreeing to these terms. All riders must identify as a woman and be aged 18 or above.
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