Ride Information
The rides are open to members and non-members, although we may restrict non-members to three rides before they join SaPAR. For non-members its a great way to experience advanced riding and to chat with people who have taken their test.
Our next rideouts are on Saturday 28th June and Sunday 6th July.
On the 28th June, one of our members, Amanda Mullins has organised a visit and guided tour of Gwydir Castle in North Wales. We will leave Montford Bridge cafe at 9.00 a.m. and if the journey goes well we’ll stop for refreshments near to Gwydir Castle. We’ll take the direct route up the A5 on the way and for those who wish the return route will be through the wonderful Eryri National Park.
Please book onto the tour directly with Amanda and let her know if you will be making your own way there rather than with the group ride from Montford Bridge Cafe
Routes are available to view and/or download to your sat nav from the Route Library pages. Please be aware that the routes are in the ‘Open Street’ format so you will need to export as Tom Tom or Garmin.
Ride Leaders
We have a small group of volunteers who plan and lead rides. We’d welcome members who have passed their test at Gold or Silver level who’d like to lead a ride. Please contact our Ride Coordinator if you’re interested
If there’s a ride you’d like us consider using please click the button below to get in touch.
Joining us on a Ride?
As we plan stops at cafes and other places for refreshments on the rides it really helps us to know how many are going to join us. Please let us know if you plan to join us by using the ‘Click 4 Form’ button below or email direct to [email protected]
Our ride leaders generate their routes in MyRouteApp an online route planner that is free with limitations or available with full function for a fee.
MyRouteApp is an independent web based company with no association or affiliation with SaPAR.
- Rides are open to non-members, with the proviso that after attending 3 rides you join SaPAR and undertake the Advanced Rider Training.
- Our rides can vary in length from 120 miles to 240miles and may include rural ‘B’ roads.
- Please arrive with a full tank or sufficient fuel to complete the ride.
- Suitable motorbike protective clothing must be worn.
- Riders must ride within their own capabilities and be in control of their motorcycle at all times.
- There are opportunities to leave the ride anytime so long as Tail End Charlie is notified.
- Group riders do not use intercoms/radios etc, instead we use the second rider drop off as described below.
- Marking: We use a junction marking system, where the rider immediately behind the ride leader will be asked to stop where safe and clearly point the direction the ride leader has taken until they can re-join the ride in front of the ‘Tail End Charlie’ Details of how this works will be given at the ride briefing on the day.
- Lunch, Comfort and fuel Stops: Depending on ride length we will plan comfort and lunch stops plus a fuel stop at around 100 miles. Please let the ride leader know on the day if you need to stop before that.
- Whilst riding, try to keep an eye on other riders in front and behind you, if they disappear, they may be in trouble.
- Our rides will comply with speed limits.
- Overtaking within the group is allowed so long as it is done safely and courteously. Do not overtake the ride leader.
- Your bike must be taxed and where necessary have a current MOT
- You must have a driving licence and insurance for the machine that you ride.
- Tail End Charlie will always ride to the slowest riders abilities.
- This is a social event, neither SaPAR, it’s officers or RoSPA can be held responsible for any injury or damage however caused. It is your responsibility to ride responsibly and within the law.
- Disclaimer: All riders must complete the disclaimer before commencing the ride. This explains that you are responsible for your own riding and safety. SaPAR cannot be held responsible should you have an accident, incident or