Wakefield District Cycle Forum - promoting and campaigning for cyclists
Wakefield District Cycle Forum

Rides & Events

Rides and Events Leaflet 2021
WDCF Facebook Page

Rides restarted on 22nd May. See below or check Facebook for details

Booking is not required unless you need to borrow a bike but we are obliged to record contact details for Test & Trace and to maintain social distancing.

Rides Calendar

Pedal in the Park

Short guided rides by one of our trained leaders lasting up to 1 hour. Distance up to 5miles.

Easy Ride

Cycling at an easy-going pace, easy rides ideal for beginners, families & those wanting to build their confidence, Duration 2-3 hours. Distance up to 10 miles

Steady Ride

If you’re fairly confident on your bike, steady rides are the next step up. Cycling further at a comfortable pace. Duration 3 hours. Distances up to 20 miles

Steady Plus Ride

You’ll need a good level of fitness and cycling experience. Duration 3-4 hours. Distances usually up to 25 miles. Longer rides as stated on the calendar.

June 2021

Sat 5 Steady Plus

Start 10:00

Darrington Hotel – Road Ride

Sun 6 Easy

Start 10:30

Nostell NT

Tue 8 Steady

Start 18:00

Pontefract Park

Sat 12 Easy

Start 10:30
Queen’s Mill, Castleford

Sun 13 Steady

Start 10:00

Pugneys CP

Sat 19 Steady

Start 10:00

Nostell NT

Tue 22 Easy

Start 10:30

Nostell NT

Sat 26 Steady

Start 10:00
Queen’s Mill, Castleford

July 2021

Sat 3 Steady Plus

Start 10:00
Darrington Hotel – Road Ride

Sat 3 Easy

Start 10:30

Thornes Country Park

Sun 4 Easy

Start 10:30

Nostell NT

Sat 10 Easy

Start 10:30
Queen’s Mill, Castleford

Sun 11 Steady

Start 10:00

Pugneys CP

Tue 13 Steady

Start 18:00

Pontefract Park

Sat 17 Steady

Start 10:00

Nostell NT

Sat 24 Steady

Start 10:00
Queen’s Mill, Castleford

Tue 27 Easy

Start 10:30

Nostell NT

August 2021

Sun 1 Easy

Start 10:30

Nostell NT

Sat 7 Steady Plus

Start 10:00
Darrington Hotel – Road Ride

Sat 7 Easy

Start 10:30

Thornes Country Park

Sun 8 Steady

Start 10:00

Pugneys CP

Tue 10 Steady

Start 18:00

Pontefract Park

Sat 14 Easy

Start 10:30
Queen’s Mill, Castleford

Sat 21 Steady

Start 10:00

Nostell NT

Tue 24 Easy

Start 10:30

Nostell NT

Sat 28 Steady

Start 10:00
Queen’s Mill, Castleford

September 2021

Sat 4 Steady Plus

Start 10:00

Darrington Hotel – Road Ride

Sat 4 Easy

Start 10:30

Thornes Country Park

Sun 5 Easy

Start 10:30

Nostell NT

Sat 11 Easy

Start 10:30
Queen’s Mill, Castleford

Sun 12 Steady

Start 10:00

Pugneys CP

Tue 14 Steady

Start 18:00

Pontefract Park

Sat 18 Steady

Start 10:00

Nostell NT

Sat 25 Steady

Start 10:00
Queen’s Mill, Castleford

Tue 28 Easy

Start 10:30

Nostell NT

Rides start from:

Castleford Queen’s Mill

WF10 1JW:  Meet outside the cafe.

Nostell NT

WF4 1QE:  Meet in front of the house.

Pontefract Park

WF8 4RA: Meet outside the entrance to the Aspire Leisure Centre.

Pugneys Country Park

WF4 2EB:  Meet outside the cafe.

The Darrington Hotel

WF8 3BL: Meet in the hotel car park.

Thornes Park

WF2 8QD: Meet outside Thornes Park Stadium Entrance

Rides Information

Need advice – email:  info@cycling-wakefield.org.uk

How to book on a ride

You no longer need to book in advance for a ride, unless you need to borrow a bike but while Covid restrictions apply, you must supply a contact number for test & trace.

WDCF rides are FREE but there may be a charge for the car park.

We have a limited number of bikes to borrow but they must be booked in advance via info@cycling-wakefield.org.uk

Which ride to choose

The rides are of varied lengths and difficulty. We will always ride at the pace to suit the least experienced rider. No-one is ever left behind. We use traffic free routes & some minor roads. Most rides are suited to hybrid or mountain bikes.

Bad Weather

The weather doesn’t usually stop a ride but in wet weather some routes may be muddy and uneven. The ride leaders are always waiting at the start point so don’t be put off, just dress for the weather.

What to bring

No specific requirements, but it is always useful to bring:

  • Yourself, friends & family
  • A roadworthy bike
  • Suitable clothing
  • A bottle of water
  • We also recommend that you wear a cycle helmet.
 

Events Calendar

The committee of Wakefield District Cycle Forum has decided that it would be unwise for the Forum to attend local galas or run the Holiday Wednesday event at Nostell NT this year.

A significant number of our volunteers who run these events are considered to be vulnerable.  That, together with the close contact that activities like cycle skills entail and the need to sanitize equipment between each user, has rendered these events impractical.

We regret the disappointment that this decision will cause but the safety of all concerned must be paramount.

We hope to be back next year.

 

Copyright © 2008  Wakefield District Cycle Forum. All rights reserved.