Rides vary in distance, but they are not competitive - nobody gets left behind. All welcome (but under 14s must be accompanied). Make sure your bike is roadworthy and bring a pump, spare inner tube and packed lunch. We usually stop for refreshments at a pub or cafe at lunchtime, but this cannot be guaranteed. Most rides are on-road, but can include some off-road sections.

We meet at Grey's Monument, Grey Street/Blackett Street, Newcastle city centre (unless shown otherwise) at 10.00am - note now same time summer or winter. Short runs (S) are 20-30 miles, medium runs (M) are 30-40 miles and long runs (L) are 40-60 miles. Please check in advance if in doubt - John Turvey on 0191 519 2861.

There are shorter family rides once a month if there is demand - please phone Ken Davison on 0191 296 2918 for arrangements and to tell him you are coming.

Date         Destination (with map links)  Lunch Place (if known)   Dist   Notes

06/04/2008   Dyke Neuk, nr Hartburn        Dyke Neuk                  M   Also Family Ride
12/04/2008   Edmundbyers YH                                               Youth Hostel stay
13/04/2008   Newton, nr Corbridge          Duke Of Wellington         M
20/04/2008   Forestburn Gate, nr Rothbury  Crown & Thistle            L
27/04/2008   Humshaugh                                                L
04/05/2008   Impromptu                     May Bank Holiday               Also Family Ride
11/05/2008   Longhorsley                                              L
18/05/2008   Dipton Nr Tantobie            Bird Inn                   S
25/05/2008   Impromptu (Bank Holiday)
01/06/2008   Seaham                                                   M   Also Family Ride
08/06/2008   Bardon Mill                   Bowes Hotel                L
15/06/2008   Finchale Abbey                                           M
22/06/2008   Whalton                       Beresford Arms             S
29/06/2008   Waskerley                     Moor Cock Inn              L
06/07/2008   Wallington                    Wallington Hall Cafe       M   Also Family Ride
13/07/2008   Matfen                        Black Bull                 M
20/07/2008   Ridsdale                      Gun Inn                    L
27/07/2008   Stakeford                     Half Moon/Lord Barrington  S
03/08/2008   Carterway Heads               Manor House Inn            M   Also Family Ride
10/08/2008   Wall                          The Hadrian                L
17/08/2008   Medomsley                     Miners Arms                S
24/08/2008   Impromptu (Bank Holiday)
31/08/2008   Blanchland                    Lord Crewe Arms            L
07/09/2008   Penshaw Nr Washington         Prospect Inn               S   Also Family Ride
14/09/2008   Widdrington                   Widdrington Arms           L
21/09/2008   Elsdon                        Impromptu Cafe             L
28/09/2008   Lanchester                    Kings Head                 M
04/10/2008   Langdon Beck YH                                              Youth Hostel stay
05/10/2008   Acklington                    The Railway Inn            L   Also Family Ride
12/10/2008   Capheaton                     Tea Room                   M
19/10/2008   Whittonstall                  The Anchor                 M

British Summer Time ends

26/10/2008   Ulgham                        The Forge                  M
02/11/2008   Quebec, nr Lanchester         The Hamsteels              M   Also Family Ride
09/11/2008   New Ridley                    Dr Syntax Inn              S
16/11/2008   Horsley                       Lion & Lamb                S
23/11/2008   Leadgate                      Jolly Drovers              S
30/11/2008   Beamish Red Row               The Black Horse            S
07/12/2008   Coalburn Near Greenside       Fox & Hounds               S   Also Family Ride
14/12/2008   Shotley Bridge                Kings Head                 S
21/12/2008   Impromptu
28/12/2008   Impromptu

Note

Please note that Tynebikes is not liable for any injuries or accidents that might occur during one of their publicised rides. Ride at your own risk.

This page updated 1 April 2008

Newcastle Quayside 8 March 2008