Great ride from Old Moor to Wosborough ...

Seven 6-8 year olds on their own bikes, a wheelchair duet bike, childback tandem, 18 month old on a bike seat, a 3 year old in a trailer, a 12 and 14 year old on a visit from Bristol and numrous adults on a variety of solo bikes.

Only one puncture and only 2 people who had a dip in the reservoir ... the kids enjoyed a break to watch some classic bike racing at Wombwell circuit and splashing through the puddles.

Old Moor ride on June 21st 10 for 10.30 ..

The longest day and the longest ride? Well, no it will be the usual 8-10 miles max from the car park at the Old Moor Wetland RSPB reserve near Barnsley. This is the first time the Sheffield family cycling collective has ridden from this venue and we hope that you all think it is worth effort to drag yourself out there for 10 o'clock for a 10.30 departure.

As always bring a picnic and waterproof layer ... and remember to keep good tempered when you are wrestling with your bike rack in your dressing gown (hopefully in bright sunshine).

The reserve is situated at grid reference SE422022 (View on OS), and directions by road from the M1:

Leave at junction 36 and take the A61 (Barnsley). At the small roundabout, continue straight ahead on the A6195 (Doncaster) for approximately four miles. After passing the Morrison's superstore, follow the brown RSPB Old Moor signs. From the A1: Leave at junction 37 (Doncaster), follow the A635 towards Barnsley, then follow the brown RSPB Old Moor signs.

We will be riding on the Sustrans National Cycle Network via the the Trans Pennine Trail which runs along the Southern edge of the reserve. Access to the reserve is via a bridge into the car park. View National Cycle Map. Look forward to seeing you there ...