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Author: Ross Spencer

Road Safety & Cycling Instructor | Guided Ride Leader | Race Timing Systems Manager | Pedalling Addict

The Forest 450 – First Ride

27th April 202424th May 2024 by Ross Spencer, posted in Life in The Saddle

Having been inspired by the #Forest450 challenge, I took my first ride out through the stunning trails of Thetford Forest this evening.

Tagged #Forest450

The National Standard

15th April 202423rd June 2024 by Ross Spencer, posted in What Is...

"The National Standard for Cycle Training (the โ€˜National Standardโ€™) is a statement of competent cycling and cycling instruction. It describes the skills and understanding needed to cycle safely and responsibly, and to enable others to cycle."

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Bikeability

12th April 202423rd June 2024 by Ross Spencer, posted in What Is...

"Bikeabilityโ€ฏis the governmentโ€™s national cycle training programme. It helps you learn practical skills and understand how to cycle on todayโ€™s roads."โ€ฏ

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Forest Heath 5 Dates – Summer 2024

24th March 20243rd June 2024 by Ross Spencer, posted in Guided Rides

All of the dates for the Forest Heath 5 Guided Ride Summer Series in 2024

Tagged FH5 Dates, updatesLeave a comment

Forest Friday Nights Dates – Summer 2024

23rd March 20243rd June 2024 by Ross Spencer, posted in Guided Rides

All of the dates for the Friday Nights in The Forest Guided Ride Summer Series in 2024

Tagged FIFAW Dates, updatesLeave a comment

Alton Water Loop

16th August 202228th April 2024 by Ross Spencer, posted in Cycle Routes and Trails

Aย 12Km/8 Mile cycle trail thatย travels around the beautiful Alton Water reservoir along a mixture of trail surfaces that are rideable by practically any cycle.

Tagged Suffolk Cycle Trails

The Shepherd Trail

28th July 202222nd May 2024 by Ross Spencer, posted in Cycle Routes and Trails

An easy and fully signed Green Graded 5 Mile/8 Km Forest Trail loop that's suitable for cyclists of all ages and abilities, beginning and ending at High Lodge Visitor Centre.

Tagged Suffolk Cycle Trails, updates

The Lime Burner Trail

28th July 202228th April 2024 by Ross Spencer, posted in Cycle Routes and Trails

The Lime Burner Trail is a red graded and fully signposted 9 mile/15Km route through the heart of Thetford Forest, starting and ending at High Lodge.

Tagged mtb trails, suffolk mtb trails

Wordsearch – Parts of A Bike

27th July 202227th July 2022 by Ross Spencer, posted in Young Riders

An activity I created for some Fun Days, held in Ipswich, during the summer and now available here too.

Tagged bikeability, cycling puzzle, young riders

Summer Shutdown

25th July 202222nd May 2024 by Ross Spencer, posted in On A Personal Note

From next Monday, 1st August, I will be heading over to Cumbria to head out into the hills on my bike for a well earned couple of weeks R&R.

Tagged updates

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