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If you participate in any ride organised by or in the name of The Tandem Club, you do so entirely at your own risk. The Club, its officers and ride organisers accept no responsibility for any loss, damage to property, accident, injury or death that may occur, however caused, whether by negligence, deliberate act or otherwise. These rides are organised for members of the Tandem Club, please join the club.

Sunday 16 February 2025
TauntonFebruary Ride. Start: Torre Cider Farm, Washford at 10:00 for a 10:30 start. Coffee to start then up to Elworthy cross-roads and down to Halse for lunch at the New Inn community cafe/pub. Richard & Michelle have organised Birthday Tea and Cake after the ride to celebrate Michelle's birthday in the 'barn' at Torre Cider (non-riders are welcome). Please let Richard & Michelle know if you are intending to join the ride, or afterwards, for both numbers and so that menus can be sent out. Richard & Michelle, 07401 067823, richardwmiles@hotmail.com
ThamesweyMartin & Pauline on behalf of John & Pat. Start: Winneresh Garden Centre at 10:00. 20 miles, E. The February ride is a shortish one since the weather may not be in our favour so 15.5 miles to the pub and 3.7 miles back. I may not be able to ride due to a senior moment when stepping up onto a kerb and making a spectacle of myself so Pauline and Martin have kindly agreed to lead our planned ride. Thank you both. Meeting at the Winnersh Garden Centre 656 Reading Road Reading RG41 5HG at 10.00am for a coffee etc before a departure at 10.30am for a 15.5 mile ride with only of couple of ( Pete and Shirley's ) small undulations ! Past the Aircraft Museum , no stopping this time ! The Lunch is at The Green Man Pub in Hurst RG10 0BP now owned by Lebanese hence the selection on the menu. We are in the " Cellar " The Chef would like pre orders please by Tuesday 11th February and if you are looking at the roasts he will reduce the price from GBP18.50 to GBP15.50 which in the current climate looks very acceptable. For those looking for beer, its a Breakspear's Pub with Gravity and Hobgoblin and for Alan , Heineken Silver, Cruzcampo, Poretti and Forsters Lager. The return ride is a short 3.7 miles back to the Garden Centre. There is a GBP5 deposit which Pauline will sort out but if you are NOT able to make it on the day please let me know so we can sort this out ahead of time Please email us at goshjohn@live.co.uk or phone 011189 666168 John and Pat Saunders John Saunders(Login to see contact details)
Saturday 22 February 2025
West CountryAlveston to Slimbridge. Start: Wolfridge Alpaca Barn at 10:15. 40 miles, A. Meet at Wolfridge Alpaca Barn Alveston BS35 3QU at 09:30 for coffee ride starts at 10:15. Suggest on street parking on Greenhill (westside og A38). Ride to the Tudor Arms at Slimbridge for lunch followed by afternoon stop at the Birdcage in Charfield. Ron and Linda, 07941 006687, stinchcombelinda@gmail.com
Sunday 23 February 2025
North EastDecember Ride. Start: Thorneyford Farm, Kirkley NE20 0AJ at 09.30. 35 miles, A. Meet at KIrkley Cycles, Thorneyford Farm. Ride to Capheaton and Bolam. Joe and Vanessa Bulloch, 07777 659244, 07773 368818, joseph.bulloch@gmail.com
Thursday 27 February 2025
West CountryThe Old Royal Ship. At 19:30. Last Thursday Social at The Old Royal Ship Luckington, SN14 6PA Linda, westcountry-pub@tandem-club.org.uk
Sunday 9 March 2025
Lancashire & CumbriaA Ride in the Furness Peninsular. Start: Ulverston Railway Station at 09:15 for 09:30. 30 miles, E. Paul and Jeannette's ride. Details to follow. Paul Rodman, 07768 647745, paul.rodman@kencomp.net
Surrey & SussexLeader needed. At 10.00. Please contact the RO if you wish to lead Philip Ingram, 0190340579, philip_ingram@huskies.com
Sunday 16 March 2025
ThamesweyBob & Karon's ride . Start: Sainsbury's Starbucks cafe Tadley at 10:00. A. Meet at Sainsbury's Starbucks in Tadley. Ride out via local lanes to the The Wellington Arms, Stratfield Turgis for lunch. Menu orders will be required a week before the ride and will be circulated early march. Email to the group will follow in March Bob & Kaorn(Login to see contact details)
Shropshire, Staffordshire & CreweMarch Ride. .
Shropshire, Staffordshire & CreweMarch Ride. .
Thursday 20 March 2025
West CountryThe Swan Inn. At 19:30. Not the Last Thursday social at The Swan Inn, Tockington. BS32 4NJ Linda, westcountry-pub@tandem-club.org.uk
Sunday 23 March 2025
TauntonMarch Ride. Start: Bow Garden Centre, Crediton at 10:00 for a 10:30 start. 25 miles. Coffee to start then lunch at the Hog and Hedge, Whiddon Down James & Liz, 07751 091896, crabbymadge@googlemail.com
Saturday 29 March 2025
West CountryGloucestershire Daffodils. At 10:00. 38 miles, A. Meet at Gloucester Docks Southgate St, Gloucester GL1 1UB at 09:30h for coffee. Ride start at 10:00h from the National Waterways Museum. Bring a flask as there is no coffee stop on the ride. Gill, 07816 298483, gilliancx@aol.com
Sunday 13 April 2025
Lancashire & CumbriaA Ride in South Lancashire. Start: TBA at 09:15 for 09:30. 35 miles, H. Details to follow. Andy and Christine Acklam, aacklam1@gmail.com
ThamesweyDon & Maggie. Start: TBC . Lunch will be at the Victoria Inn Eastleach, Cirencester GL7 3NQ
Shropshire, Staffordshire & CreweMay Ride. .
Surrey & SussexDave and Carolines ride. Start: TBA at 10.00. Awaiting info on ride. Usually Redhill area. Dave & Caroline, 01737 766649, david.wilde@tetrapak.com
North EastApril Ride. Start: Near Dyke Neuk PH GR 119 857 at 10:00. 36 miles, H. Meet at the layby just off the B6343 on the road to Longwitton opposite the Dyke Neuk Pub. Ride to Elsdon via Knowsgate, East Woodburn, Raylees to Elsdon. Refreshments at Bird in the Bush Coffee Shop. Return via Gibbet Hill. Total 680 metres climbing., Russel and Kate Stewart(Login to see contact details)
Thursday 17 April 2025
TauntonApril Ride. Start: Hill Cottage Farm Caravan & Camping site, Alderholt, Fordingbridge . The Taunton Group are planning to stay over the Easter weekend at the camp site shown and routes are currently being planned. Malcolm & Grace , 07807 381820, malcolmandgrace@btinternet.com
Saturday 26 April 2025
West CountryMelksham South and East. Start: Melksham at 09:30. 40 miles, A. Meet at Leekes car park Beanacre Rd, Melksham SN12 8AG BA1 3N at 09:00 for coffee. Ride starts at 09:30. Heading south and east from Melksham. Route details to follow. Colin and Janet, 07941 467924, colinathome@hotmail.com
Sunday 11 May 2025
Lancashire & CumbriaA West Pennines Circular. Start: Roddlesworth Information Centre, Tockholes BB3 0PA at 09:15 for 09:30. 30 miles, A. Paul and Jay's ride. Details to follow. Paul Cooper
Surrey & SussexTim & Vickys ride. Start: TBA at 10.00. Awaiting info Vicky, larkyjay@yahoo.co.uk
Saturday 17 May 2025
ThamesweyLiz & Guy's Saturday ride. Start: TBC . A.
West CountryFlax Bourton to Stanton Drew. Start: Flax Bourton at 10:30. 30 miles, A. Meet at 10:00 at the Greedy Goose Gatcombe Farm Shop, Flax Bourton. BS48 3QT. Ride starts at 10:30. Route to the Druid Arms pub, Stanton Drew for lunch. Return via the Whitchurch Path and Festival Way coming through Bristol. Peter and Jenny, Jenny: 07780 438303 Peter:07730 925759, peter.weeks@blueyonder.co.uk
Sunday 18 May 2025
TauntonMay Ride. Start: To be decided at 10:00 for 10:30 start. To be decided Mark & Liz, 07855 115534, markliz1123@gmail.com
Sunday 8 June 2025
Lancashire & CumbriaKirkby Stephen and Brough Castle. Start: Orton Village Square at 09:15 for 09:30. 38 miles, H. A ride in the upper Eden Valley to Kirkby Stephen for a coffee stop then across to Brough Castle (Ice cream and tea room there) for lunch. Stephen Webb, 07940 372433, stephen.webb001@gmail.com
Shropshire, Staffordshire & CreweJune Ride. .
Surrey & SussexRichard & Hilary. Start: TBA at 10.00. Awaiting info Richard or Hilary, 07518163038, richardabbott34@gmail.com
Sunday 15 June 2025
ThamesweyJohn & Pat's ride. Start: TBC .
Friday 20 June 2025
Lancashire & CumbriaPocklington Weekend of Cycling. Until Sunday 22 June 2025. Start: Pocklington at TBA. E. This year we are planning a weekend away in East Yorkshire. We have 3 rides planned on Friday afternoon, then full day rides on Saturday and Sunday. For further details, please contact me and I'll add you to my distribution list. Stephen Webb, 07940372433, stephen.webb001@gmail.com
Saturday 21 June 2025
West CountryPatchway to Magor. Start: Patchway/Severn Bridge at 09:00/09:50. 50 miles, A. Meet at Patchway Library Rodway Road. BS34 5PE. Or meet at Severn Bridge (junction of Passage Road and A403 just outside Aust village. at 09:50. Ride to Magor for coffee then on to Caldicot Castle for picnic lunch. Stuart and Jackie, 07906 867947, westcountry@tandem-club.org.uk
Sunday 13 July 2025
Lancashire & CumbriaLet's Settle for It. Start: Gargrave BD23 3SE at 09:15 for 09:30. 35 miles, A. Simon and Ingrid's ride. Details to follow Simon Corcos, simon.corcos@hotmail.com
Surrey & SussexTim & Vicky. Start: TBA at 10.00. Tim, timhall@clara.co.uk
Sunday 20 July 2025
ThamesweyAlan & Margaret's ride. Start: TBC .
Shropshire, Staffordshire & CreweJuly Ride. .
Sunday 10 August 2025
Lancashire & CumbriaMalcolm and Gillian's ride. Start: TBA at 09:15 for 09:30. A. Malcolm and Gillian's ride - details to follow Malcolm Noon, malknoon@gmail.com
Surrey & SussexRide leader needed. . Philip Ingram, 0190340579, philip_ingram@huskies.com
Saturday 16 August 2025
ThamesweyLiz & Guy's Saturday ride. Start: TBC .
Sunday 17 August 2025
Shropshire, Staffordshire & CreweAugust Ride. .
North EastAugust Rides. Start: Kielder . Lakeside Circuit. Contact leader for more details. Andrew and Liz Charles, 01388488195 / 07831759273, ndrw.charles@gmail.com
Sunday 14 September 2025
Lancashire & CumbriaTish and Jasper's Treasure Hunt. Start: Kendal Leisure Centre at 09:15 for 09:30. 30 miles, A. Tish and Jasper's Treasure Hunt. Details to follow. Tish Johnson, tish@tish-n-jasper.info
Surrey & SussexRide leader needed. . Philip Ingram, 0190340579, philip_ingram@huskies.com
Sunday 21 September 2025
ThamesweyPeter & Shirley's ride. Start: TBC .
North EastSeptember Ride. Start: Leaders' house, Durham. at 10:00. 45 miles, A. Ride ro Raby Castle. Andrew and Liz Charles(Login to see contact details)
Sunday 12 October 2025
Lancashire & CumbriaPilling and Glasson Dock. Start: Crook O Lune Car Park at 09:15 for 09:30. 42 miles, A. We will start from the car park at the Crook O Line picnic site. Coffee stop at Glasson Dock. Lunch stop Garstang. David Buyers, d.buyers13@outlook.com
Surrey & SussexDave & Caroline. Start: TBA at 10.00. Dave & Caroline, 01737766649, david.wilde@tetrapak.com
Sunday 19 October 2025
ThamesweyJill & Martin's ride. Start: TBC .
Shropshire, Staffordshire & CreweOctober Ride. .
Sunday 9 November 2025
Lancashire & CumbriaA ride in north Lancashire. Start: Carnforth Railway Station at 09:45 for 10:00. 18 miles, E. A on-stop ride to Leighton Moss (after 13 miles) then we have various options for our return to Carnforth depending on the weather etc. Stephen Webb, 07940 372433, stephen.webb001@gmail.com
Surrey & SussexRide Leader needed. . Philip Ingram, 0190340579, philip_ingram@huskies.com
Saturday 15 November 2025
ThamesweyPhil & Julie's Saturday ride. Start: TBC .
Sunday 16 November 2025
Shropshire, Staffordshire & CreweNovember Ride. .
Sunday 14 December 2025
Lancashire & CumbriaFestive Lunch. Start: Crooklands Hotel at 12:30 for 1:00pm. Annual Festive Lunch - details to follow Stephen Webb, 07940 372433, stephen.webb001@gmail.com
Shropshire, Staffordshire & CreweChristmas Meal. .
Sunday 11 January 2026
Lancashire & CumbriaA ride to Beetham. Start: Kendal Leisure Centre at 10:15 for 10:30. 20 miles, E. A 'one-stop' ride to Beetham Garden Centre. Nothing too long today for our first ride of 2026. More details to follow. Stephen Webb, 07940 372433, stephen.webb001@gmail.com