Off-Road

Off road ride & social - Wednesday 7th December

The Saturday morning and Thursday Evening off-road riders are holding a ride and social on Wednesday 7th December.  Meeting in the Village Hall car park for a 6.30pm start. We have a 16 mile route planned to work up an appetite for beer and pizza in the Green Man at 8.30pm.  You will need decent lights and appropriate clothing for the weather! Peter will have his car in the car park for spare clothes/coats etc as we will be in the marquee behind the pub - as some of us may be a bit muddy!  Those not able (or willing) to ride are welcome to join us for the social from 8.30pm. Please confirm on Slack (#off-road channel) if you intend to join us for pizza so we can ell the pub - the chef is coming in especially for us as it is his usual day off! Let's ride! 

We have a thriving Off-Road cycling section for members.

We run a monthly Off-Road rides on the last Saturday of each month (unless otherwise stated on the website or in the Weekly Brief). These start from various suitable places around St Albans for three to four hours and might include a coffee stop (unless we are too muddy)! Start locations are advertised by email, on the website and on Slack. We cater for all speeds and abilities and if necessary split into groups. Any rider under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

We also organise some midweek rides and some more rides on other Saturdays - these are all advertised in advance by email and on Slack. We also try to arrange one weekend away each year (Wales and the Peak District have featured in the past) as well as car and train assisted rides.

The trails we ride are mostly bridleways, byways and woodland tracks. They can be slippery and muddy at times but that is half the fun! Some sections are a bit technical but there is always an easier way round - our aim is to have fun, not get injured.

Off road riding is a fabulous way to build confidence and bike handling skills away from busy roads and also to get a new perspective on the local area. We are blessed around St Albans with lots of routes and we really do have some spectacular countryside.

To ride with us you will need a serviceable mountain, gravel or cyclo-cross bike and these days disc brakes are very handy. Cycle helmets are mandatory and a bell is a useful addition to warn horse riders and walkers of our approach. You also need to have third party, public liability insurance. Any questions, suggestions or enquiries please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..