Christmas Eve Road Cycle
2 people attending
10 places left
A final road ride before Christmas; a festive 65km cycle around the moors and towns of South Yorkshire and the northern fringes of the Peak District.
We should hopefully find a nice pub/cafe for lunch..
It will be winter conditions. Please make sure your bike is roadworthy, lights are charged (front and bike) and you have some warm clothing. We are cycling a big figure of 8, so plenty of opportunity to cut short if weather is minging. The pace will be reasonably leisurely as Will (your leader) has eaten too many turkey dinners recently.
What to bring
We are getting into the cold part of the year with a risk of rain so wrap up well!
Bike: a road bike
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one
Clothing: lightweight and layered, colourful and/or reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users
Footwear: suitable for your bike and pedals
Gloves: cycle gloves help avoid blisters, and are good in the cold
Punctures: spare inner tube, bike tyre pump and tyre levers
Tools: any special tools that your bike needs
Small snacks: such as chocolate or energy bars
Plenty of water: in bottle/s on your bike or in a daysack/bladder
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Eye protection: avoid getting grit or insects in your eyes, sunglasses are OK if they are not made of glass and not too shaded
Bike lights: be seen and safe - as we may be finishing late please have a front and back light.
Storage: small day-sack or a bag on your bike
Mobile Phone: keep it in a waterproof bag for use in emergencies
Food & drink
Please bring plenty of snacks, the plan is to go to a cafe/pub but I cannot guarantee their opening over the festive period.