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Pentewan Valley (Back to top)
The Route: From Pentewan Village through the woods north towards St. Austell and return.
Level of Difficulty: Easy, flat, off road cycle path (6 miles).
Meeting point:
Pentewan Village Car Park
Grid ref: 018472
Facilities: Free Car Park, toilets, refreshments & shops in the village
Hire Equipment available: Standard and Mountain Bikes, Childrens Bikes and Buggies; from Pentewan Valley Cycle Hire
(01726 844242) or check with ride leader on
07791 748542
Event Dates: Alternate Thursdays:
Sept: 14th and 28th Oct: 12th and 26th
Nov: 9th and 23rd Dec: 7th and 21st
Jan: 4th and 18th
12 Noon start :
please arrive 11.45 if you want to hire a bike
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The Bissoe Tramways (Back to top)
The Route: Bissoe to Devoran along the Bissoe Tramways Trail
Level of Difficulty: Easy - flat, off road cycle paths & quiet lanes (8 miles)
Meeting point:Bissoe Tramways Cycle Hire, Old Conns Works, Bissoe
Grid ref: 770415
Facilities: Parking: £2 at Bissoe Tramways Cycle Hire, free if hiring a bike. Toilets & refreshments at Bissoe Tramways Cycle Hire
Hire Equipment available: Standard & Mountain Bikes, Trikes, Tandems, Buggies, Tag-alongs from Bissoe Tramways Cycle
Hire (01872 870341)
Event Dates: Alternate Mondays:
Sept: 11th and 25th Oct: 9th and 23rd
Nov: 6th and 20th Dec: 4th and 18th
Jan: 15th and 29th
12 Noon start : please arrive 11.45 if you want to hire a bike
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Tehidy Country Park (Back to top)
The Route: From South Drive through the Park to West Drive and North Cliffs plantation.
Level of Difficulty:
moderate, off road cycle paths (5 miles
Meeting point: South Drive car park, South Tehidy
Grid ref: 647433
Facilities: Free Parking at South Drive car park. Toilets, Café at South Drive
Hire Equipment available: (by prior request with ride leader on 07790 965041), Hybrid Bikes from PBTY trailer
Event Dates: Alternate Sundays:
Sept: 3rd and 17th Oct: 1st, 15th and 29th
Nov: 12th and 26th Dec: 10th Jan: 7th and 21st
12 Noon start : please arrive 11.45 if you want to hire a bike |
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Stithians Lake (Back to top)
The Route: Stithians Watersport Centre to dam and return .
Level of Difficulty: moderate: off-road cycle track (5 miles)
Meeting point: Stithians Watersport Centre, behind Golden Lion Inn
Grid ref: 709370
Facilities: Parking, toilets, showers, cafe
Hire Equipment available: (by prior request with ride leader on 07791 748542) Hybrid bikes from PBTY trailer
Event Dates: Alternate Tuesdays:
Sept: 12th and 26th Oct: 10th and 24th
Nov: 7th and 21st Dec: 5th and 19th
Jan: 2nd, 16th and 30th
12 Noon start : please arrive 11.45 if you want to hire a bike
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Loe Bar (Back to top)
The Route:
Helston to Loe Bar and return through Penrose
Estate, past Loe Pool
Level of Difficulty:
Moderate, off road tracks (5 miles)
Meeting point:
Loe Valley car park, Helston
Grid ref: 654270
Facilities:
Parking, toilets nearby refreshments en route
Hire Equipment available: (by prior request with ride leader on 07790 965041) Hybrid bikes from PBTY Trailer.
Event Dates: Alternate Saturdays:
Sept: 2nd, 16th and 30th Oct: 14th and 28th
Nov: 11th and 25th Dec: 9th and 23rd
Jan: 6th and 20th
12 Noon start : please arrive 11.45 if you want to hire a bike |
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Liskeard Bike it or Walk it (Back to top)
The Route: From the Hospital at Addington past the Leisure Centre to a bridleway with views to Looe Mills, and return
Level of Difficulty: Easy - level quiet lanes and bridleway (4.5 miles)
Meeting point: Liskeard Hospital car park, Addington.
Grid ref: 262651
Facilities: Parking and toilets at the Hospital, refreshments
en route
Hire Equipment available: By prior request with ride leader on 07791 748542 Hybrid bikes from PBTY trailer
Event Dates: Every Thursday:
From October 5th to Dec 21st
N.B. 1.30pm start please arrive 1.15 if you want to hire a bike |
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St Michael’s Mount (Back to top)
The Route:
Penzance to Marazion around Mounts Bay and return.
Level of Difficulty:
Easy - flat, off road cycle path (6 miles)
Meeting point:
Harbour Car Park, Wharfside, Penzance
Grid ref: 477304
Facilities: Parking: £1.20, Toilets & refreshments at Train Station and Marazion
Hire Equipment available:
(by prior request with ride leader on 07790 965041) : Hybrid Bikes from PBTY trailer
Event Dates: NEW DAY: Alternate Fridays:
Sept: 1st, 15th and 29th Oct: 13th and 27th
Nov: 10th and 24th Dec: 8th and 22nd
Jan: 5th and 19th
12 Noon start : please arrive 11.45 if you want to hire a bike
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The Camel Trail (Back to top)
The Route:
to Padstow along the Camel Estuary and return
Level of Difficulty: Easy - flat, off road cycle path (11 miles)
Meet at:
Bridge Bike Hire, Wadebridge , PL27 7AL (01208 813050)
Grid ref: 989726
Facilities: Park behind Lidls (£2 all day, £1 refund if hiring a bike) Toilets, shops and cafés in Wadebridge and Padstow
Hire Equipment available:
Standard, Mountain & Super Comfort Bikes, Trikes, Tandems, Buggies, Tag-alongs, Wheel-chair Duet
Event Dates: Alternate Saturdays:
Sept: 9th and 23rd Oct: 7th and 21st
Nov: 4th and 18th Dec: 2nd, 16th and 30th
Jan: 13th and 27th
12 Noon start : please arrive by 11:45 if you want to hire a bike |
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Bugle Clay Trail (Back to top)
The Route: Bugle to Eden Park and Ride and return.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate, off road cycle path and quiet lanes (7 miles)
Meet at: Bugle Cycle Hire, Rosevear Industrial Estate
Grid ref: 017588
Facilities: Parking and Toilets at Bugle Cycle Hire, refreshments en route
Hire Equipment available:
Mountain and Hybrid Bikes, Tandem, buggies and trailer bikes from Bugle Cycle hire (01726
852285) or check with ride leader on 07791 748542
Event Dates: Alternate Tuesdays:
Sept: 5th and 19th Oct: 3rd, 17th and 31st
Nov: 14th and 28th Dec: 12th
Jan: 9th and 23rd
12 Noon start : please arrive 15 mins earlyby 11:45 if you want to hire a bike |
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Portreath (Back to top)
The Route: Cambrose to Portreath and back along the Coast to Coast trail
Level of Difficulty: Moderate off road trail and road crossings (6 miles)
Meeting point: Elm Farm Cycle Hire, Cambrose, Portreath
Grid ref: 694457
Facilities: Parking, toilets at Elm Farm and Portreath,
refreshments en route
Hire Equipment: Mountain bikes, tandem, trailers from Elm Farm
Cycle Hire (01209 891498) or check with ride leader on 07791 748542.
Event Dates: Alternate Wednesdays:
Sept: 13th and 27th Oct: 11th and 25th
Nov: 8th and 22nd Dec: 6th and 20th
Jan: 3rd, 17th and 31st
12 Noon start: please arrive 11.45 if you want to hire a bike
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Newham and Malpas (Back to top)
The Route: Newham Road/Gas Hill along National Cycle Network trail to County Hall and back, with optional extension to Malpas and back
Level of Difficulty: Moderate, gentle gradient off road cycle trail and
optional level road section to Malpas (8 miles)
Meeting Point: Gas Hill start of trail, off Newham Road, Truro
Grid ref: 831438
Facilities: Limited parking at Gas Hill. Refreshments en
route, toilets & café for shoppers at Tesco
Hire Equipment: (by prior request with ride leader on 07791
748542) Hybrid bikes from PBTY trailer
Event Dates: Alternate Mondays:
Sept: 4th and 18th Oct: 2nd, 16th and 30th
Nov: 13th and 27th Dec: 11th
Jan: 8th and 22nd
12 Noon start: please arrive 11.45 if you want to hire a bike
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Wenford Bridge (Back to top)
The Route: Camel Trail Bodmin to Wenford Bridge and return
Level of Difficulty: Moderate: level and long off-road cycle track (16 miles)
Meeting Point: Scarlett’s Well car park, near Bodmin Gaol
Grid ref: 063675
Facilities: Limited free parking, refreshments and toilets at
Wenford Bridge
Hire Equipment: Hybrid and mountain bikes from Bodmin Cycle
Hire (01208 73555) or check with ride leader on
07791 748542
Event Dates: Alternate Fridays:
Sept: 8th and 22nd Oct: 6th and 20th
Nov: 3rd and 17th Dec: 1st and 15th
Jan: 12th and 26th
12 Noon start: please arrive 11.45 if you want to hire a bike
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Starting point Grid References are from OS map Explorer 107. |
Equipment : |
• On joining PBTY, you are entitled to free hire for your first Introductory Ride.
• The Ride Leader will help you get the cycle that suits your size and needs.
• If you have your own bike, taking part is absolutely free: please ensure it is in safe working order and, if possible, bring along a spare inner tube to fit your tyres.
• If you need to hire a cycle on future rides, these are available at £4.00.
• There are a variety of bikes available including: standard bikes, tandems; adult trikes; and bikes tailored for special needs.
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What to bring : |
• Don't worry, no lycra is necessary! Comfortable trousers and sensible shoes are ideal.
• You may get a little dirty if it has been wet, so older clothes are best. If it is cold, you will get warmer when cycling, so wear layers: a hat & gloves are always a good idea.
• Bring waterproofs and something warm and dry to put on after, especially if the weather is inclement.
• Bringing a snack or small lunch makes the rest stop more enjoyable.
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Health Check and the benefits of activity : |
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We all have varying degrees of physical limitations. Whilst every care and guidance will be given, it is up to the individual to know his or her own body limits. If you have any health concerns, you should contact your GP.
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Taking exercise a few times a week can make you feel good, give you more energy, strengthen your heart and help to keep your weight down.
- The Pedal Back The Years scheme provides rides suitable for all levels of confidence and fitness. Come along and give it a go— you'll be amazed at what you can achieve with encouragement from our Support Riders and other people taking part in the scheme.
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What to Expect: |
- You will probably feel apprehensive if you have not cycled for a while, but remember these events are designed just for you.
- Before the ride we encourage people to give cycling a try around the cycle hire centre or meeting point.
- Anyone can attend a Pedal Back The Years event, but enrolment onto the scheme will entitle you to free hire of equipment for your introductory ride.
- All rides are every two weeks, most departing at 12.00 noon , each lasting approximately two hours.
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