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Are you hoping to head North for your cycling adventures? With the Galloway Gallop Adventure, you get to see the beautiful country of Scotland and spend time with others in the Birmingham Cycling Club who are also heading up north.

This adventure is taking place at the beginning of next month on Sunday 5th November 2017. You’ll need to get booking your tickets if you’re hoping to sign up and ride! The address of this event is: Kirroughtree MTB Centre, Galloway Forest Park, Dumfries, Scotland, DG8 7BE. We recommend you buy your tickets from the UK Cycling Events page, as always! However, you only have two weeks to book your tickets otherwise you’ll find that you have to pay larger prices on the day than necessary!

So, what should you expect and what will your money buy? Yet again, the prices are under £40. In fact, for the Massif option, you’ll spend £35 and be able to ride the 69 miles and 4858 ft. However, if you choose to buy the entrance on the day then you’ll be looking at the price of £40, instead of £35!

In fact, this event was RESCHEDULED. So, if you’re wondering what happened to the Galloway Gallop route – is is now taking place at the beginning of November. Can you attend? We sure hope to see lots of Brummie faces shining back at us when we mount our bikes for the ride!

If you fancy a slightly easier route than the Massif – check out the Mini Massif. This option will allow you to cycle just 52 miles and 3727 ft. However, you’ll make some savings too as it’ll only cost £26 on the UK Cycling Events page. But, if you buy on the day, you can expect to start paying £31 which isn’t too much of an increase but if you can guarantee you’re going then why not cash in and spend that extra money on a few pints?

If you had already entered the event, then don’t worry – you have already been transferred to the new date so there is no need for you to sign up for a second time. However, you aren’t able to join this ride, then why not sign up for one of the other events in 2017? There is a huge amount for you to choose from.

However, this time of the year offers just a few problems when it comes to the amount of daylight cyclists can get. So, this route may be changed, but you’ll be warned with plenty of time. Just make sure to follow the signs on the day and you should have absolutely no problems with keeping up and make sure you don’t get lost in the process.

What can you expect on this route, you may be wondering. Well, the Galloway Forest Park is a particularly beautiful place to enjoy a cycle around, especially as the season winds down and routes are becoming shorter due to reduced daylight. You’ll find that this route is mainly in the forest and along windy forest roads, however, there will be a large difference in surfaces throughout your ride to bear in mind.

But, don’t worry – there is always a medical and mechanical team on site. So, if you find yourself in need of a little help, they won’t be too far away.

Are you looking for a cycling event to take part in which is coming up as soon as possible? Then, make sure you sign up for the Wiggle Forest Ranger Sportive. You’ll be able to take part in this on Sunday 22nd October 2017- so sign up as soon as possible as the event is very soon!

Right now, the Epic option is 83 miles and 3562 ft. This is for the incredible price of just £30 and takes place at the Uttoxeter Racecourse. The full address is Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD.

The second option is 64 miles and 2762 ft. The price of this is also the same as the Epic option at just £30. Which would you choose? Are you up for the challenge of the Epic? If not, the standard is a great way to make sure you push yourself, without the added discomfort of the Epic and better yet, it’s the same price! So you can really make the best choice for yourself.

Not up for that? Why not choose the Short option of 44 miles and 2244 ft. This is only £4 cheaper at £26. However, you can save yourself some money as on the day, you’ll expect to pay £31 – why not book now and make sure you’re at the event? Cycling is a great way to improve your fitness and this can challenge you, without being as strenuous as the Epic or Standard options. However, it’s still a great Sunday day out!

Finally, the last pricing option is for under 16s. Are you taking the kids for a day out? If so, choose this option. It’s the only free choice and it’s a great way to get your kids cycling with you! What better way to encourage them to cycle and be sporty while they’re young?

On this ride, you’ll be able to admire the rolling British countryside and certainly won’t miss out on the stunning, scenic cycle no matter which of the rides you choose to take. Cycling through East Staffordshire and Leicestershire with your friends is a great way to spend a Sunday – can you think of anything better?

There are also many facilities available for you, so as soon as you’re finished, you can grab yourself a cup of tea, or something stronger, and chat to those of the Birmingham Cycling Club and many other British cycling clubs in the area.

However, depending on which route you have chosen, make sure you closely follow the signs so you do not get lost. While cycling with others, you could very easily find yourself on the wrong path – if you’re in the short distance group, you certainly don’t want to accidentally be pulled along with the Epic riders! Unless you feel like you could handle the speed. A good idea is to head over to the website first to find out about the ride before it happens, this way you can attempt to remember some of your route and make sure you stay on the right path.

The Wiggle Forest Ranger Sportive is the best way to cycle and explore the National Forest, we’re certainly looking forward to the challenge – are you coming along too?

If you’re worried about getting hurt – there is a medical team on hand. As well as this there are also mechanics who are able to help you out too. So don’t worry and get booking your tickets now. Head over to the website.