Excavate the Lake

Sunday 20th July at 2.00pm This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
45 Mins 3 Miles Anyone Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Easygoing Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding?  Easygoing rides are great for all abilities and ages, taking place along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes.
Starting Point & Postcode
JCB Lakeside Social Club Hollington Road ST14 5HY
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
1 hours 30 mins  (45 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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East Staffordshire

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You can book up to a total of 5 places on this ride and you'll be asked for each person's details during the registration process.

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Sky Ride Local in East Staffordshire

This completely traffic free route takes in the picturesque JCB lakes in Rocester.  Starting from the JCB Lakeside Social Club we will use the wide paths the circle that lakes and take in the views, maybe even stopping en route to feed the ducks.  There will be a perfect opportunity to stop for refreshments at the JCB Lakeside Social Club after a couple of laps, before popping out for a final spin around the lakes to see if we can find a Big Yellow Digger!

Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Our Easygoing rides are great for building confidence for all abilities and ages along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes. They’re up to six miles long, with a gentle pace of around six miles an hour.
 

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
All ages are welcome. Those under the age of 5 must be in a BSI approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.

All rides leave at the time stated, you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at the JCB Lakeside Social Club, free of charge.
Nearest Train Station
Uttoxeter Train Station, 4 miles 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at JCB Lakeside Social Club  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Paul Bullock Paul Bullock
    Hi all,
    I am very keen Off Road cyclist spending a lot of my time on the Normal tracks and trails of Cannock Chase plus love riding the more experience demanding Red Routes and am looking forward to leading some social relaxed rides around picturesque areas.
    Hope to see you on a ride, take care and ride safe.
  • Simon Holme Hello, I am a keen, active and experienced cyclist. I have been regularly cycling since 2005 when I took up mountain biking.

    I am a qualified and experienced MIAS Level 2 Mountain Bike Instructor and Guide as well as a qualified Bikeability Instructor. As a result I have worked in various schools in and around the Midlands delivering cycling proficiency to kids and adults.

    I look forward to meeting you and enjoying some pedalling together.
  • Timothy Villers

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. darren bakewell Sunday 8th September
    We enjoyed the ride, well done guys
  2. Simon Comerford Sunday 8th September
    Enjoyable ride for the family. SKY leaders very friendly & helpful. Would do it again.