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Joy Rides are relaxed, social bike rides for anyone who wants to get out on two wheels. Each ride is led by one of our friendly, British Cycling trained ride leaders. The routes are designed to be easy and low traffic. Rides last around two hours, including the briefing and wrap-up. The pace is nice and easy, no one is left behind, and suitable for any bike.
Although not required, we encourage riders to wear a helmet. Please dress for the weather, and ensure your bike is in a road worthy condition. In adverse weather, we may cancel or cut short the ride at short notice so please check ahead (we will email you if this is the case). Each ride departs at 10.30am – arrival is from 10.20am and starts in front of Fortes cafe, near the Lifeboat station. EX2 2AY.
The Joy Rides are open to adults. and are a partnership between Ride On, Exeter City Community Trust and Wellbeing Exeter and made possible due to funding from Exmouth Council and Sport England’s Movement Fund.
Route 1 :
Fortes Cafe (Exmouth Seafront) to The Puffing Billy – Sunday 8th November
This is a relaxed, flat ride on mainly traffic free cycle routes. 6km / 3.9miles.
Route 2 : Fortes cafe (Exmouth Seafront) to Darts Farm – Sunday 22nd November
This is a relaxed, flat ride on mainly traffic free cycle routes. A little further than the Puffing Billy route, but still flat and largely traffic free. 9km / 5.5miles.
Route 3 : Fortes Cafe to Budleigh Salterton – Sunday 29th November
Our longest route, and with a mix of quiet roads and traffic free cycle routes. There are also a few smaller hills along the way – with a total of 210m of climbing over 9 miles. The climbs are steady and you’ll have plenty of support – no rider gets left behind!