Caldicot Castle – Sun 31 Mar – Bristol Cycling Campaign

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Caldicot Castle – Sun 31 Mar

31 March 2013

Categories: Archive, Rides

START: 10:00am Arnolfini

DESCRIPTION: An Easter Sunday Ride across the Severn Estuary into South Wales to see the Norman Castle and grounds.

FOOD STOPS: Morning coffee stop; pub/cafe lunch; bring picnic if preferred

GRADE: Hard

LENGTH: 50 miles

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS? No

LEADER: Marcus Knights

CONTACT No: 07976 351454

Guests are very welcome to join a few of our rides before becoming members. Please contact rides@bristolcyclingcampaign.org.uk for further information.

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