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:: Retrobike Rides and Events Calendar 2015::
Find out what's happening nationally and around the regions each month right here.
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KEY:
Green = Retrobike Classic MTB Ride
Violet = Retrobike Retro Road Ride
Black = Retrobike Regional Rides organised by Retrobike Area Groups
Red = Retrobike Special Events
Orange = Other rides or events not organised by Retrobike but with a Retrobike contingent participating.
Blue = Links to Announcement and Aftermath threads containing more specific information about the ride or event.
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January
:: Saturday 18th January
Sherwood Pines ~ Organised by Lincolnshire, East & South Yorkshire Area Group
A full day riding the fast flowing trails in the excellent Sherwood Pines trail centre.
Announcement
:: Sunday 25th January
Temple Newsam ~ Organised by North East, North and West Yorkshire Area Group
Parkland bridalways, country parks and various greenways.
Announcement
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February
:: Sunday 15th February
Castle Howard ~ Organised by Lincolnshire, East & South Yorkshire Area Group
Starting in Sheriff Hutton we will follow the areas excellent bridleways and make a visit to the magnificent Castle Howard for lunch.
Announcement
:: Sunday 22nd February
Gisburn Forest ~ Organised by North East, North and West Yorkshire Area Group
Trail Centre with well drained and other wooded trails.
Announcement
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March
:: Sunday 8th March
Macclesfield area - Railways and Canals ride ~ Organised by North West Area Group
A gentle all weather route which links the canal and disused railway with some of the trails around Bollington, Kerridge and Lyme Park.
Starting and finishing with coffee and bike tinkering at the Ride and Repair workshop in Macclesfield.
Announcement
:: Sunday 22nd March
The Mendip Mauler ~ Organised by bugloss
A hilly road ride in the Mendip area of Somerset. The route takes in Cheddar Gorge and spectacular views of the Somerset Levels and Glastonbury Tor.
:: Sunday 22nd March
Nidderdale Loop ~ Organised by North East, North and West Yorkshire Area Group
Moorland Singletrack/doubletrack and quite country lanes.
Announcement
:: Sunday 29th March
Long Mynd ~ Organised by East Midlands Area Group
Starting in Church Stretton this promises to be a challenging route, but the best yet.
Announcement
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April
:: Saturday 18th April (Please note change of date)
Peak District Retro Road Ride ~ Organised by drystonepaul
A tour of the south western Peak District taking in quiet lanes, stunning landscapes and the iconic Cat and Fiddle climb.
Announcement
:: Sunday 26th April
The Cut Gate Killer ~ Organised by North East, North and West Yorkshire Area Group
Natural moorland trails and some of the finest singletrack in the northern Peak District.
Announcement
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May
:: Saturday 16th May - POSTPONED
Lake District Retro Road Ride ~ Organised by drystonepaul
A challenging route taking in some of the steep Lakeland passes but rewarded with a pub stop and some incredible views.
:: Sunday 17th May - POSTPONED
Lake District ~ Organised by North West Area Group
A return to a beautiful retro friendly route which explores the Lakeland fells around Coniston and Grizedale.
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June
:: Saturday 7th June
Tweed Valley ~ Organised by MacRetro Area Group
The annual MacRetro clan gathering in the stunning Scottish Southern Uplands. All welcome, even the Englanders!
Announcement
:: Weekend of 19th, 20th, 21st June
Mountain Mayhem ~ Gatcombe Park
24 hours of riding, racing or just hanging out in the Retrobike track side heckle tent. Come on down and join the midsummer fun.
Announcement
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July
:: Weekend of 18th - 19th July
The Yorkshire Weekender ~ Organised by NE, North and West Yorkshire Area Group
The annual Retrobike Yorkshire Weekender returns for two great days of riding, camping and burning sausages with another trip to The North York Moors.
Announcement
:: Sunday 25th July
Herefordshire Grimpeur ~ Organised by Ed Edwards
Back for it's 7th year and returning to it's rightful date (i.e. penultimate day of the Tour), it's the Herefordshire Grimpeur. The clue is in the title; it's in Herefordshire and there's some climbing involved. There's also delightfully quiet roads with stunning vistas. Expect 50+ miles
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August
:: Saturday 1st August - POSTPONED
Surrey Hills Retro Road Ride ~ Organised by SE Area Group
Details to follow.
:: Sunday 2nd August - POSTPONED
Surrey Hills ~ Organised by SE Area Group
Details to follow.
:: Sunday 16th August
ICONOCLASSIC 2015 - Warwick
Thu UK'S largest gathering and display of iconic pre 1995 classic MTBs. There will also be a ride on Saturday 15th for those who are making a weekend of it.
http://www.iconoclassic.org/
:: Saturday 22nd August
Baslow - Derbyshire - Peak District ~ Organised by North West Area Group
A great all weather route linking up some natural and man made trials to the east of Sheffield.
Announcement
:: Weekend of 29th, 30th, 31st August
Chiltern Retro MTB Weekend 2015 - Chiltern Hills
A weekend of classic retro-MTB riding in the Chiltern Hills with a ride led by Geoff Apps, a day of off-road touring and an off-road sportive with a 'Retro-Bash' trials, slalom and hill-climb sections.
Click here for full details
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September
:: Saturday 12th September
Peak District ~ Organised by North West Area Group
The classic Retrobike ride returns for it's eighth consecutive year.
Announcement
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October
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November
:: Sunday 15th November
Binbrook - Lincolshire ~ Organised by Lincolnshire, East & South Yorkshire Area Group
Starting in Binbrook we will be riding in some of the beautiful unspoilt Lincolnshire countryside, as our its our annual remembrance Sunday ride we will be visiting the former Bomber Command RAF Binbrook.
Announcement
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December
:: Sunday 27th December
Cannock Turkey Twizzler
The annual Retrobike Christmas ride, complete with mince pies, fine ales and prizes.
Announcement
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Look out for ride announcements and please keep checking the calendar for more details.
