{"id":128,"date":"2015-02-26T12:14:44","date_gmt":"2015-02-26T12:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/?page_id=128"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:50:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:50:59","slug":"cycling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/?page_id=128","title":{"rendered":"The Cycling Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-black-color has-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;West Wolds U3A Cycling <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"352\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 640 \/ 352;\" width=\"640\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Video-2022-11-27-at-13.31.21.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The west wolds cycle group is there for you to enjoy leisurely exercise across a large area local to Market Rasen and, on occasions, journey further for a day out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-04-at-14.45.46_1a511e9a-1024x721.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-04-at-14.45.46_1a511e9a-1024x721.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-04-at-14.45.46_1a511e9a-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-04-at-14.45.46_1a511e9a-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-04-at-14.45.46_1a511e9a-1536x1082.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-04-at-14.45.46_1a511e9a.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riders are expected to ride with safety in mind,&nbsp; wear a helmet and a &#8220;high vis&#8221; or similar top garment or even a reflective sash and to use lights when appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 16%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WWU3A Cycle Group rides are currently coordinated by Gordon Jennings. Please call &nbsp; 07948881 121 or use contact form below&nbsp; to go on the regular mailing list.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gordon.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32511 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gordon.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gordon-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image.png 1024w, https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Monday Rides<\/strong> appear on WhatsApp, often last minute, when weather conditions are favourable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wednesday Rides<\/strong> are local , mostly meeting at 10am on the Jamerson Bridge in Market Rasen. They are easier (10 mph) local rides, lasting from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the choice and abilities of riders on the day. Angela Murtagh is the regular lead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Friday Rides <\/strong>\u00a0are planned to be up to 3 or 4 hours duration, with a comfort break at mid point. Rides are a mixture of distance v terrain, depending on weather and other factors. They normally start at 10am from Middle Rasen or an agreed point elsewhere in West or East Lindsey.\u00a0Gordon (0794 888 1121) is your contact for Friday rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, a more energetic route for those who don&#8217;t mind a few hills will be planned occasionally. Beside a plan, these will need a named leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are happy to be joined by members from other u3a groups providing the activity is&nbsp; undertaken with safety in mind and by prior arrangement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Further Information:-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/?page_id=14719\" style=\"color:#fef100\">This month&#8217;s Cycle Rides<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/?page_id=9569\" style=\"color:#fef100\">Earlier  Rides<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/?page_id=9573\" style=\"color:#fef100\">Ideas for local  Rides<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/?page_id=9597\" style=\"color:#fef100\">Ideas for more  difficult Rides<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/?page_id=12055\" style=\"color:#fef100\">Rules for Cycling<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Members cycling independent of a U3A cycling plan, for example at other times on their own or in a casual group (as friends), may not treat that activity as a West Wolds U3A Cycling event.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Cycling is a sport which can involve risk.<\/strong><\/span> Where possible risk is reduced by being clearly visible to motorists, occupying the road appropriately and using minor roads, as far as possible. Occasionally we cross or use A roads. The planned routes outlined above are safe to ride by competent cyclists in favourable weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-contact-form is-layout-flex wp-container-jetpack-contact-form-is-layout-2916f6f8 wp-block-jetpack-contact-form-is-layout-flex\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westwoldsu3a.org\/?page_id=128\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Submit a form.<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;West Wolds U3A Cycling The west wolds cycle group is there for you to enjoy leisurely exercise across a large area local to Market Rasen and, on occasions, journey further for a day out. 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