Rutland water 23 mile cycle

So, it is that time of year to get out on the bikes again!
We will be cycling around Rutland Water - 23 mile, going through villages and countryside! As well as stopping at the odd pub and an ice cream stop!

This will require a level of fitness and therefore is for you to decide if this is for you. It is mostly flat with some up hills in places.

Please meet at 9.45 to leave for 10.15.

I suggest car sharing where possible as I am afraid parking is a bit steep for this one ( £2 an hour - £16 all day)

**If people have bikes, then bring your own. For those that don't, you can hire them here https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/store-finder/rutland-water-cycling-whitwell/8297778**

Bike hire is £40 for a manual for the full day. If you are hiring, I would advise booking these early as there is limited availability and they do get booked up. DO NOT wait until the day to hire on site, they are very likely to not have availability.

It WILL be busy on paths with other cyclists and walkers, so please be careful when cycling as we will be a bigger group.

Any questions - feel free to drop me a message. See you there

Please note: Please bring suitable footwear and clothing and enough water.

We really encourage carpooling so that we can keep car numbers down both for the environment and the carparks. It's also a great way to get to know some people.

Please make sure to bring:
• Sturdy, and suitable footwear for cycling
•Waterproof clothing, it is England after all
•Warm/cold weather layers. Prepare for all weather
•Enough water, plus extra just in case, for the duration of the event
•Lunch and snacks as needed. There won't often be places to buy things en route

Etiquette - If you can no longer attend the event, please remember to cancel yours and / or your guests rsvp as we often have people on the waiting list and it means we won't wait around for you either

You are joining these events at your own risk and are fully responsible for yourself and the choices and actions you choose to take at these events.

Meetup charge organisers to run these groups, and therefore, we would appreciate a £1 donation to help toward the cost of the group. Anything extra will go toward maps, apps, and first aid.
Please bring £1 on the event or pay as a friend payment via PayPal
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