30/08/2026
Ride Report: RVJ Beach Café - Sat 29th August 2026....
.. Summer holidays have seen some very low turnouts and this was no exception. For anyone reading this: our rides are open to all, come and join us, give it a go. Obviously we'd love to see some juniors as well, so kids, get your adults out on a ride!
With an unsettled forecast a café ride was proposed and Beach Café is great for juniors and adults - Frederick's Ice Cream on offer, great cakes, breakfast barms, and more, it has something for everyone.
Running the proposed route in reverse mixed the ride up a little and meant Molly, our youngest rider, didn't have to face the challenging hill of Hennel Lane at the end of the ride.
The weather was unsettled but surprisingly warm, with only very light smatterings of rain. A steady pace was put up and soon we were along the south bank of the Ribble, over the cobbled bridge, onto the Guild Wheel, around the north side of the docks, and then settling down for treats at the café.
A choo choo train on the docks before we left for home, and then theough Avenham, over the New Tram Bridge, and following the Old Tram Road and former railway line back to Bamber Bridge.
Our rides are led by Ribble Valley Juniors adult members who are British Cycling qualified Ride Leaders, and are specifically designed with younger riders in mind, using as much safe cycle infrastructure, off-road routes, and quiet roads as possible, though we attempt to keep the latter to the minimum.
Our next ride will be poated soon so follow our page. Also, sign up to Letsride.co.uk if you haven't already.
