Louth Area Rides
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APRIL 2025
Sunday 20th April 2025 - EASTER SUNDAY!
LINCOLNSHIRE WOLDS RAILWAY LUDBOROUGH
Meet up at the Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth at 09.30 am for a ride to Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, Ludborough. Refreshments at The Steaming Kettle Buffet Café. First train departs 10.45 am.
Option of an ice cream at Conisholme Ice Cream Parlour on return.
MEDIUM RIDE. Route distance 42 miles (67 km) CLOCKWISE.
View and download suggested route from the link HERE
Ride Leader: Tim Newbery.
Sunday 27th April 2025
LANDMARK CAFE ASHBY TOP
Meet up at the Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth at 09.30 am for a ride to the Landmark Café, Ashby Top for refreshments.
MEDIUM RIDE. Route distance 33 miles (53 km) ANTI-CLOCKWISE.
View and download suggested route from the link HERE
Ride Leader: Tim Newbery.
MAY 2025
Sunday 4th May 2025
DODDINGTON HALL - CAR ASSISTED
Meet up at Doddington Hall at 10.30 am for a ride to Fledborough Viaduct, Swinderby and Whisby Nature Park. Refreshments available at Swinderby (The Plough), Whisby Nature Park (The Natural World Centre) and Doddington Hall.
Free Car Parking at Doddington Hall (what3words: https://w3w.co/slug.sadly.crackles).
Part old railway line along Sustrans NCN 64 and 647, part on-road.
MEDIUM RIDE. Route distance 25 miles (40 km) ANTI-CLOCKWISE.
View and download suggested route from the link HERE
Ride Leader: Tim Newbery.
Sunday 11th May 2025
WOLD NEWTON / GRIMSBY BLOOD CANCER BIKEATHON / LINCOLN GRAND PRIX
Something for everyone today ...
1. WOLD NEWTON
Meet up at the Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth at 09.30 am for a ride to Wold Newton Village Hall for refreshments.
Then onto Waltham Windmill.
MEDIUM RIDE. Route distance 39 miles (62 km) CLOCKWISE.
View and download suggested route from the link HERE
Ride Leader: Tim Newbery.
2. GRIMSBY BLOOD CANCER BIKEATHON
10 miles – A great ride for families & beginners
15 miles – A fun mid-distance route
28 miles – A challenge for keen cyclists
BBQ & Drinks Await at the Finish Line!
Early Bird Prices:
Adults £12 | Kids £7
On the Day:
Adults £15 | Kids £10
BOOK YOUR TICKETS BELOW:
https://buytickets.at/grimsbybranchofbloodcanceruk/1615357
Start Times:
28-mile route – 9:30 AM
10 & 15-mile routes – 10:30 AM
Helmets required.
FULL DETAILS HERE
3. LINCOLN GRAND PRIX
Sunday 18th May 2025
SANDILANDS AND FALESTHORPE
Meet up at the Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth at 09.30 am for a ride to the Fat Seagull, Sandilands for refreshments.
Then onto Burgh Angling Society and Community Nature Reserve at Farlesthorpe for a picnic lunch (weather permitting).
MEDIUM RIDE. Route distance 50 miles (80 km) CLOCKWISE.
View and download suggested route from the link HERE
Option of a shorter 45 mile (72 km) route HERE
Ride Leader: TBA.
Sunday 25 May 2025
LUDFORD - 95th ANNIVERSARY CYCLING UK / CTC LINCOLNSHIRE
Meet up at the Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth at 09.30 am for a ride to Ludford to meet up with Cycling UK Lincoln to celebrate 95 years of Cyclists' Touring Club Lincolnshire District Association which was formed at a meeting at the White Hart on Sunday 25th May 1930. Homebound, light refreshments are available at Jenny Ward's Village shop Donnington on Bain, with a stop to view Saint Martin's Church Scamblesby where complimentary drinks are also available.
Details of the 92nd Anniversary HERE
MEDIUM RIDE. Route distance 38 miles (61 km) ANTI CLOCKWISE.
View and download suggested route from the link HERE
Ride Leader: Ty Harness.
WEDNESDAY RIDES
Regular Wednesday Rides throughout the Spring months of MARCH, APRIL and MAY.
Meeting at the Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth at 10.00 am.
APRIL 2025
Wednesday 16th April 2025
Latest weather forecast suggests gusts over 40 mph in the afternoon. Will keep under review.
Possible POSTPONEMENT to Thursday.
Meet up at Meridian Leisure Centre, Louth at 10.00 am for a 'WEDNESDAY WANDER' to Maltby le Marsh to take refreshments at Eastfield Farm Plants, Tearoom and Farm Shop (open as normal 10 am till 4 pm).
MEDIUM RIDE. Route distance 28 miles (45 km) CLOCKWISE.
View and download suggested route from the link HERE
Ride Leader: Tim Newbery.
MEMBER'S SUGGESTIONS:
Four Candles, Holton le Clay
The Little Village Tea Shop (former Primary School), Saltfleetby
Caistor, various including Ted's and Rock Foundation
Stokes Café, Welton
Hall Farm Park, South Kelsey
Big Chair Co., Horncastle
East Kirkby Aviation Centre
Chum's, Ulceby (car assisted)
The Secret Garden Tea Rooms, Brigg (car assisted)
The House in the Woods, Woodhall Spa
Landmark Café, Ashby Top
Spilsby (cafes include 'All Wrapped Up', Cunningham's Coffee Lounge and Matts Deli)
Ludford Viking Way Café
CAISTOR - POSTPONED
Meet up at the Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth at 10.00 am for a ride to Caistor. Refreshments available at 'Teds'.
MEDIUM RIDE. Route distance 42 miles (68 km). CLOCKWISE.
View and download suggested route HERE
Ride Leader: Tim Newbery.
To view full details of other rides/events that occur during this period, see:
If you are not a Cycling UK Member and wish to join us on one of our organised rides, please fill out a 'Guest Registration' form which can be downloaded HERE and send/hand to the Ride/Event Leader.
Guidance for Ride Leaders can be found HERE and the handbook can be downloaded HERE
A participant signing in /out form for Ride Leaders can be downloaded HERE