2010 Rides and Events
Please note that most rides have their own web page which contain more details and information. These can be accessed by clicking on the underscored title of the relevant ride.
| Sunday 7 February | Maryland NCR, Trellech, Nr Monmouth |
| Scenic, with views of River Wye on 26km. 250m drop and climb on 26km route. Mostly in Forestry Commission evergreen woodland. Made-up limestone forest tracks, and routes of earth, grass, round gravel, earth/fixed and loose stones, or tarmac.9km, 17km & 26km options | |
| Sunday 7 March | March Hares CR, Forest of Dean |
| Mainly forestry tracks with some road work. Classes from 30km to 64km. | |
| Sunday 21 March | Govilon group social ride, near Abergavenny |
| 16km & 25km routes (10 & 16
Miles). A lovely new ride for 2010 in the Welsh hills. Some
steep climbs over the Blorenge with beautiful views. This won’t
be a fast ride, but some tracks are suitable for long canters.
The O.S Landranger Grid reference is 263 142 for the venue.
No postcode is available as nearest one will send you in the
wrong direction. Click here for a copy of the ride map. Entry Fees: EGB members and Associate members £10, temporary day-members £15. Click here for a Word version of the Offa's Dyke Group Social Ride Entry Form or Click here for a pdf version of the Offa's Dyke Group Social Ride Entry Form |
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| Saturday 17 April | Vet Talk & Social Evening, Monmouth |
| Belinda Stewart has organised
this event and the vet, Emma will base her talk on leg injuries
most commonly seen in endurance horses. Emma has spent virtually
all of her professional career in equine orthopedics, most
recently lecturing at the University of Edinburgh. She is now
based at Abbey Vets near Abergavenny. The practice has recently
started "key-hole" joint surgery. Emma also has an interest in
new treatments for tendon and ligament injuries. Click here for further information. |
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| Saturday 24 April | Bluebell group social ride, Forest of Dean |
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Note change of date Mainly forestry tracks with some road work. Distance 26km Click here for a copy of the ride map. Entry Fees: EGB members and Associate members £10, temporary day-members £15. Click here for a Word version of the Offa's Dyke Group Social Ride Entry Form or Click here for a pdf version of the Offa's Dyke Group Social Ride Entry Form |
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| Sunday 25 April | Bluebell CR, Forest of Dean |
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Note change of date Mainly forestry tracks with some road work. Classes from 40km to 80km Click here for a copy of the proposed ride map. |
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| Sunday 4 July | Blaenavon group social ride, Whistle Inn, Waunafon |
| Plenty of cantering over open hills with
fantastic views. Incorporates part of the National Cycle Network. Pub
open all day. Non riding members can visit Big Pit National Coal
Museum within walking distance of the venue. 16km & 26km routes.
Entry Fees: EGB members and Associate members £10, temporary day-members £15. Click here for a Word version of the Offa's Dyke Group Social Ride Entry Form or Click here for a pdf version of the Offa's Dyke Group Social Ride Entry Form |
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| 16 to 18 July | Ludlow NCR, CR & ER, Ludlow Race Course |
| The route will be similar to 2009. There is plenty of stabling ,camping and corralling at the venue. Off venue stabling and B&B is also available. Classes from 30km to 160km over two days | |
| Sunday 25 July | Black Mountains group social ride, near Abergavenny |
| 18km & 25km routes (11 & 16
Miles). Route takes in a good mix of quiet country lanes,
forest tracks and a spectacular open mountain with great views
on a clear day. Good fittening ride with a steep climb near the
start. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Abergavenny
Riding for the Disabled Group. Click here for a copy of the ride map. Entry Fees: EGB members and Associate members £10, temporary day-members £15. Click here for a Word version of the Offa's Dyke Group Social Ride Entry Form or Click here for a pdf version of the Offa's Dyke Group Social Ride Entry Form |
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| Sunday 22 August | Cranham NCR & CR, Cranham, Gloucester |
| Mainly woodland tracks, some stony. Classes from 26km to 65km | |
| Sunday 29 August | Under Hay Bluff group social ride, Urishay between Hereford and Brecon |
| Another new ride for 2010. The route will be varied, with
stunning views of both Wales and England (see the Under Hay
Bluff ride
page for two pictures of the area). There will be a bit of
road work down quiet country lanes, some open common land, forestry
and hopefully a bit of old woodland and bridleways. Some of the
hills are pretty steep. There should be a 25km and a shorter
16km route. The gates are do-able from the saddle or will
hopefully be manned or womanned. Click here for a pdf copy of the proposed ride map. Entry Fees: EGB members and Associate members £10, temporary day-members £15. Click here for a Word version of the Offa's Dyke Group Social Ride Entry Form or Click here for a pdf version of the Offa's Dyke Group Social Ride Entry Form |
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| Sunday 19 September | Tintern NCR & CR, Trellech, Monmouthshire |
| Very scenic, views of River Wye. 300m drop(s) and climb(s). Mostly in Forestry Commission evergreen woodland. Made-up limestone forest tracks and routes of earth, grass, round gravel, earth/fixed rocks or tarmac. Classes from 26km to 67km | |
| Sunday 26 September | Drybrook – Plump Hill, Forest of Dean |
| 16km & 25km routes (10 & 16
Miles). Over undulating forestry tracks in the northern Forest
of Dean. Includes a couple of steeper climbs and good views of
the river Severn
Entry Fees: EGB members and Associate members £10, temporary day-members £15. Click here for a Word version of the Offa's Dyke Group Social Ride Entry Form or Click here for a pdf version of the Offa's Dyke Group Social Ride Entry Form |
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