Club Ride Name : Sunday Social APCrowder🌤️ A Bright Rollout from The Mansfield Adrian, Gina, Tim, and Rod set off in rare early sunshine, all quietly aware that recent washouts had left our legs a bit… undertrained. Spirits were high, pace was smooth, and for a few glorious miles it felt like spring had finally…
As we edge toward the end of March, it’s time to put some proper miles in the legs! We’ve put together a fantastic 38.7-mile (62km) gravel loop that takes in the very best of our corner of Staffordshire.
Gravel is about adventure without the stress of technical trails. The secret is traction and comfort: wider tyres, lower pressures, and a relaxed grip. Pick routes with bail-out points until you learn what surfaces you enjoy most. Setup tips Maintenance advice Read more…
Three riders rolled out from The Mansfield this morning and pointed the bikes towards the trails of Cannock Chase. It was one of those days where you know, before you even clip in, that you’re going to get wet. And wet it was — rain from start to finish. The climb up the Heritage Trail…
🚐🌍 Last Sunday of the month = Gravel Away Day! Once a month we take the gravel ride on tour — we travel to other areas for a full day adventure. Bigger routes, new scenery, and a proper day out on the bike. Don’t worry if you’ve never done one before — it’s still the…
Three of us — myself, Rich, and Ian — set off from the Mansfield Club at 9am and headed straight onto the canal towpath from Rugeley.
Road riding is the quickest way to cover distance and build fitness. Start simple: comfortable kit, a bottle, a small saddle bag, and a route you can shorten if needed. Keep your early rides steady—speed comes naturally once you’re consistent. Setup tips Maintenance advice Read more….
🚴♀️☕ Sunday café ride crew—who’s in? Our Sunday morning café ride is usually around ~50 miles. It’s social, steady, and a great way to build your cycling confidence and fitness. And just to be clear: no one gets left behind. We ride together, we regroup, and we make sure everyone gets home smiling. If you…
☕🚴♂️ Fancy a relaxed ride and a coffee? Every Saturday morning we do an easy ~25 mile café ride that’s ideal if you’re new to cycling, getting back into it, or just want a friendly spin. We’ve got a no one gets left behind policy — we regroup, we help with punctures, and we keep…
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