Cannock Chase MTB – Social & Club
Date/Time
Date(s) - 20/08/2017
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Cannock Chase
Categories
Please note that Away Day rides are generally reserved for Club Members however if you are considering joining the club and would like to join us please contact the ride leader through the club Contact Us beforehand to arrange for this to be one of your taster rides. In any case new riders must complete the Guest Registration Form (No Form – No Excuses – No Ride) and read the MTB Guidance Document before attending their first ride. For full details of our guidelines and to get a copy of the guest registration form if you are new to the club, visit our guidelines page.
Away day to Cannock Chase for the mountain bikers among us, we will meet at the car park/shop for 10:00am. There will be both Social and Club level options available.
Please see Chase Trails – Cannock Chase for full information regarding the trail options and which you may be best suited to.
The trails all start at Birches Valley Forest Centre, Sat Nav Postcode: WS15 2UQ. (Drive towards to top section of car park)
Bikes MUST be in good working order and you MUST have a helmet.
Social level: The route may contain sections of undulating, flowing single-track which features changes in riding surfaces, levels and gradients. A basic mountain bike is required for this ride.
Club level: The route will require a greater level of fitness, stamina and competence. The route will contain challenging climbs, descents and technical features such as drop-offs and large rocks. A good quality MTB will be required for these rides and as a minimum requirement front suspension would be recommended.
Essential Kit to be carried on all MTB Rides; (Essential kit must be stored in a suitable backpack or saddle bag)
- your Emergency Contact Card
- a spare inner tube (even if you are running tubeless)
- a spare chain link for your chain
- a small multi-tool suitable for your bike
- lights during night riding (a front and rear light is mandatory)
Recommended Riding Gear;
- a cycle helmet (mandatory)
- protective eyewear
- full finger gloves
- clothing for the appropriate weather conditions