North Staffs Cycling(formerly CYCLE 2000)

North Staffs Cyclingis a local group of leisure cyclists who like exploring country lanes and relaxingat cafe stops. North Staffs Cycling also tries to provide a voice for local cyclists who want better conditions for everyday cycling in North Staffordshire. To find out more see or email

We welcome other cyclists

on themonthly programmed rides (see list) and

on the weekly impromptu rides - ring John Bradbury on 860259.

at the weekly pub meets - ring Geoff Cartlidge on 626346.

“LONG” RIDES are on theFIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH and are all day (40+ miles in winter, 60+ miles in summer) with 2/3 cafe stops and suit those who ride regularly. For more informationring Geoff Cartlidge on 626346.

“MEDIUM” RIDES are on the FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH(April to September) and are morning rides at a gentle pace (up to 30 miles) with1 café stop. For more informationringMike Durkin on 07446 252801

For new riders we recommend the greenway “LEISURELY” RIDES (7 to 14 miles) led by local “Sustrans” volunteer rangers- ring Mike Barr on 616243 or see

2013 / LONG RIDE - start location
Sun 6 Jan / 9.30 am / Silverdale (“Garners” – Cemetery Road)
Sun 3 Feb / 9.30 am / Talke (“Little Chef” A34/A500 junction)
Sun 3 Mar / 9 am / Barlaston (“Plume of Feathers” PH, Station Road)
Sun 7 Apr / 9 am / Baddeley Green (c/o B. Green Lane/Leek N Rd)
Sun 5 May / 9 am / Silverdale (“Garners” - Cemetery Road)
Sun 2 June / 9 am / Westport Lake car park
Sun 7 July / 9 am / Caverswall Square
Sun 4 Aug / 9 am / Barlaston (“Plume of Feathers” PH, Station Road)
Sun 1 Sept / 9 am / Werrington (Red Cow PH)
Sun 13 Oct / 9 am / Chell (c/o High Lane /Biddulph Road)
Sun 3 Nov / 9 am / Silverdale (“Garners” - Cemetery Road)
Wed 6 Nov / North Staffs Cycling AGM
Sun 1 Dec / 9.30 am / Barlaston (“Plume of Feathers” PH, Station Road)
Wed 4 Dec / North Staffs Cycling Annual dinner

Sun 20 May =Dougie Maccharity rides:=

15-23 June = National Bike week

Sun 7 Oct (tbc) = Cystic fibrosis “Cat & Fiddle” charity ride

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To join North Staffs Cycling fill in this form send a cheque for £5 payable to “North Staffs Cycling”to:
John Bradbury, 26 Downing Avenue, Newcastle, Staffs. ST5 0LB

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Public liability insurance: Please note that riders take partat their own risk and thatmembership of North Staffs Cycling on its own does not provide them with 3rd party insurance. All riders are strongly recommended to get theirown 3rd party insurance and an economical way do this is via the club's CTC affiliate membership - ring John Bradbury on 860259.