Ride Information
We organise Social Rideouts from April to November, generally starting at 9.30 a.m. from Montford Bridge Cafe. The rides are between 120 to 220 miles long with one or two stops on the way. Typically we go into Wales, Herefordshire, the Forest of Dean, the Brecons and the Peak District. The ride leader will be a qualified Advanced Rider and SaPAR member.
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 meet advanced riders and to chat with them about their experiences of becoming and Advanced Rider.
Please read the Important Information below for more detail regarding what to do on a Rideout.
Please note that these rides are a Social event with the route being planned by a volunteer. They do not form part of our training program and are not covered by RoSPA insurance. The volunteers involved in managing the ride are not responsible for attendees wellbeing or incidents occurring on the ride.
Please read the Important Information below for more detail regarding what to do on a Rideout.
Please note that these rides are a Social event with the route being planned by a volunteer. They do not form part of our training program and are not covered by RoSPA insurance. The volunteers involved in managing the ride are not responsible for attendees wellbeing or incidents occurring on the ride.
Our next rideout is scheduled for Sunday 7th September and will take a route through Snowdonia before following the coast from Harlech to Aberdovey and then heading across to Newton where the ride will end. Coffee stops and the lunch venue haven’t been determined yet but once available they will be published here.
Routes are available to view and download to your sat nav from the Route Library. Please ensure you download the route in the correct format for your SatNav.
Routes are available to view and download to your sat nav from the Route Library. Please ensure you download the route in the correct format for your SatNav.
Joining us on the Ride this month?
To register for our Social Rides please use the ‘Ride Registration’ button below or email our Ride Coordinator directly.
Ride Leaders
We have a small group of volunteers who plan and lead rides and would welcome other members who have successfully taken an Advanced Riding test to help by leading rides. Please contact our Ride Coordinator if you’re interested
Important Information – Please Read
- Our rideouts are considered a Social activity being organised by a volunteer. They do not form part of the SaPAR/RoSPA training program and fall outside of SaPAR/RoSPA’s responsibility and insurance cover. Neither the ride volunteers, 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.
- 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.
- Please advise the Ride Leader or TEC if you intend to leave the ride before the end.
- Helmet comms are not used. Junctions will be Marked: The Ride Leader will indicate to the rider following them where a turn needs to be marked. This rider will 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.
- Disclaimer: All riders must complete the disclaimer before commencing the ride.