Two Counties Ring

Sunday 21st September at 10.00am 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
135 Mins 19 Miles 8+ (children 8-15 with adult) 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
Steady If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way.
Starting Point & Postcode
National Forest car park, off access road to Barton Marina Barton Under Needwood DE13 8DZ
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.
3 hours 0 mins  (2 hours 15 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 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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East Staffordshire

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Sky Ride Local in East Staffordshire

Join us for an enjoyable 18.5 mile ride through the East Staffordshire lanes starting and finishing at the Barton Marina.  We will head out south, past Catton Wood, heading towards Edingale.  We will then start to turn our handlebars northwards and head towards Lullington and then Rosliston before the final stretch home via Drake Low.

If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please bring equipment with you to repair punctures, 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 National Forest car park situated immediately on the right of the access road to Barton Marina, free of charge.
Nearest Train Station
Burton upon Trent Train Station, 5 miles. 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at There are toilets situated about 100 yards away within the Barton Marina complex  

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Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Rob Garbett Sunday 22nd September
  2. Richard Morris Sunday 22nd September
    Good route and not as hilly as I expected. Just two or three short climbs which everyone managed. Ride leaders did a great job of looking after everyone and made us feel welcome.
  3. Steve Crane Sunday 22nd September
    Great route to get you into run cycling
  4. Peter Kirby Sunday 28th July
    not sure if i would class it as a steady ride because of the hills but i personally enjoyed it a lot..

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