The Easy Village Bicycle
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Who said Leicester doesn't have any biking trails! Here we have a perfect example of beautiful Leicestershire countryside with a fun bike ride fit for most bikes and abilities (excluding road bikes Sorreh!). On route there will be 3 pubs so plenty of opportunity to socialise with fellow ODLers.
The route is 24.46km long with a maximum accent of 170m, so a level of fitness is required, however the route is not particularly technical.
N.B.: This event may be cancelled if the weather or local conditions are bad.
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IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement
You MUST complete the Cycling Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending a cycling event.
COVID-19 – IMPORTANT, Please read the following before you sign up to this event:
- Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who lives or is in a support bubble with someone showing symptoms, is asked not to attend. This is in line with the government’s coronavirus advice.
- You must also immediately self-isolate and not attend the event if you or someone in your household or support bubble shows coronavirus symptoms or tests positive. Read the NHS self-isolation guidance.
- OutdoorLads strongly encourages all attendees to take a rapid lateral flow test immediately prior to attending an event. This will help to keep everyone safe. Order free Rapid Lateral Flow Tests.
What to bring
- A fully working off road bike (hybrid with good grip tyres acceptable) Full suspension and hardtails. Even no suspension (although I don't recommend it!)
- Puncture repair kit (or better still a spare inner tube) and tyre levers. Also any special tools that your bike needs.
- Food - bring small snacks such as chocolate bars and energy foods.
- Plenty of water (minimum 2lts)
- Eye protection - impact from a bee, grit or even a fly at speed is extremely unpleasant, sunglasses may do if not made of glass and not too shaded.
- Clothing: choose suitable clothes and footwear for the weather forecast and time of year. You will be exercising so lightweight layered clothing is best. Shorts are best even in rain, as they allow free movement of your legs. Jeans are useless if it rains but tracksuit bottoms need to be not too baggy or they may snag in the chain and cause an accident. You'll need trainers or similar with grippy soles for standard pedals. Please bring a change of clothes for when you finish as you will get muddy.
- Cyclist's Helmet - Outdoorlads policy asks you to wear a helmet to events.
- Pads. Optional, but knee and elbow pads can stop a fall from ruining your day.
- Bag you will need a small day-sack (or panniers on your own bike) to carry essential clothing, water and an emergency snack.
Food & drink
Please bring plenty to eat and drink. Lunch / snacks etc., there are 3 pubs on route where you can stop for food and drink.