Heritage Week - Led Bike Ride - Tolkien Route

We are very excited to share our Secret Birmingham - Heritage Cycle Routes and invite you all to join us on a led ride ride exploring the Tolkien Route for Heritage Week. This is your chance to discover local green spaces, bike friendly cycle routes and learn about some of Birmingham’s hidden heritage sites along the way.

We will meet on the A38 Blue Cycle Route, Bournbrook Rd junction outside University of Birmingham, leaving promptly at 10am. The ride will be approx 14 miles round trip, using cycle paths and green spaces with a few small roads to link up the route. Led by qualified ride leaders, starting on the A38 and finishing in Cannon Hill Park. There will be opportunity for a coffee and chat at the half way point Sarehole Mill or after the ride at The Mac, toilets and refreshments available at both points.

This ride is suitable for all the family, all people-powered transport is welcome including e-bikes and trailers but participants must have basic bike handling skills, the ability to ride 14miles and be confidant riding on the road. (the route is mostly off road but there are a few small road sections)

Booking is essential on all our rides for health and safety purposes.

We will be exploring part of the TOLKIEN ROUTE – This is a circular route, mostly traffic free exploring some of the history around Cannon Hill Park, The Golden Lion Pub, Highbury Park, Moseley Hall and Moseley Village before venturing into the world of Tolkien - exploring Moseley Bog and Sarehole Mill. Then following a scenic route back to Cannon Hill Park via the canal and greenways.

As on all our group rides, the pace will be gentle. We will go at the pace of the slowest rider and participants are free to stop for a rest if they need to. Nobody will get left behind.

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult, you will need to have your own bike and helmet to take part in the ride or bike hire will be available from West Midlands Cycle Hire, dock located next to University train station.

Booking is essential for health and safety reasons. If you are booking for more than one person please add the correct number of tickets to your cart and tell us the names of all attendees in the booking form including children.

We hope you have fun exploring Birmingham and its heritage secrets by bike. Please share any pictures with us on social media @ecobirmingham using #BrumByBike

* More information about our Secret Birmingham Heritage Cycle Routes and links to view the all the routes can be found on our website HERE.

*By registering for this event you agree that:

• You agree to act responsibly and adhere to the rules of the road and countryside.
• You understand that whilst ride leaders/cycling instructors will undertake all reasonable efforts to ensure your safety, you will be required to be vigilant and ride in a safe manner.
• You hereby maintain that you are fit and healthy enough to participate in this event and your cycle(s) is/are in safe, legal and rideable condition.
• You undertake to make the ride leaders aware of any medical condition you have which may adversely affect your ability to participate in the ride.
• You also accept that ride leaders /cycling instructors cannot be held responsible for personal injury, accident, loss or damage during the ride or on the way to or from the ride.
• You understand that ride leaders/cycling instructors may refuse to allow you to participate if they deem your bike(s) to be unroadworthy, or if your behaviour or ability level is deemed to be unsuitable.
• You understand that the wearing of a helmet is optional and that ride leaders/cycling instructors will not be held liable for the results of any injury which it is later established may have been prevented by the wearing of a helmet or later established may have been caused by the wearing of your helmet(s). Ride leaders/cycling instructors may advise on the fit of the helmet but will not necessarily be able to judge from its appearance if it is in good condition.
• You agree to follow government guidelines in regards to Covid19 and all safety precautions Ecobirmingham have in place outlined when booking.

Data protection and privacy – we will hold your data in accordance with the GDPR.

You agree for Ecobirmingham to store your personal information (such as name, e-mail, address, mobile number and other relevant information related to our programme) and share with non-commercial organisations like Birmingham Public Health (Birmingham City Council) for covid19 track an trace purposes.

Weather policy. In the event of extreme weather conditions such as heavy precipitation or dangerous surfaces, it is at the discretion of our instructors whether to proceed or to cancel. If we have to cancel or abandon the class then we will either issue full or partial refunds, or transfer your place to another date, subject to availability.

Personal belongings. Please look after your personal belongings. We don’t accept responsibility if they are lost or stolen.

Cancellation policy. If you no longer need your place then please let us know as there may be a waiting list.

Refund policy. For chargeable events, refunds will only be given if 48 hours notice is given of cancellation.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

B29 7BH, Bournbrook Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom