Nailsea and the Blue Flame pub – Sun 25 Aug

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Nailsea and the Blue Flame pub – Sun 25 Aug

25 August 2013

Categories: Archive, Rides

START: 10:00am Arnolfini

DESCRIPTION: A gentle paced Ride that follows the Festival Quietway to Long Ashton to pick up recently completed cyclepaths around the village. The Flax Bourton Greenway leads you on to Nailsea and then we follow quiet lanes to the timeless and unspoilt pub at West End. The return route will be agreed over lunch but the length will be similar.

FOOD STOPS: Bring a picnic lunch. Coffee stop at Gatcombe Farm.

GRADE: Easy

LENGTH: 25 miles

EST FINISH: 4pm

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS? Yes

LEADER: David Borrows

CONTACT (on the day): 07721 635795

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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