Introduction

The Chester and N. Wales CTC President's Ride is a long established, annual event.  It gives an opportunity for riders from all parts of our widely spread section to meet up socially whilst also enjoying a ride in either our beautiful Welsh or Cheshire scenery, (venue alternates year on year).  This year, on the 87th anniversary of the founding of the section, it is Cheshire's turn again. 

A warm lunch is provided (soup & sandwich, cake ,tea/coffee) at Tilston Memorial Hall SY14 7HH  where the President's Trophy is to be awarded to a deserving member or group.

Location & Route

Start finish is at Walk Mill  Waverton  CH3 7BF.  Car parking is available here---please move to the far end of the car park to avoid obstructing other visitors during the day.

The cafe is open at 09:30 especially for us---so please buy something!

We shall aim for photocall at 10:30  in the car park and be on our way by 11am.

We are to provide a couple of optional routes with GPX to Tiston with a single return route..   These routes are approximately 25 or 20 miles out with a 17 mile return.

Participants may choose their own shorter options or drive direct to the lunch venue where there is car parking available.

Lunch is at Tilston Village Memorial Hall  SY14 7HH---12:30 for 1:00 pm.

The given routes are all on road (which can be poorly maintained in places) but not closed ones!  Do take the time to enjoy this tour of our wonderful Cheshire lanes in the company of your fellow cyclists.

Route sheet and gpx files  are to be made available to you early during the week prior to the event when an email giving all these details is sent to all entrants.

Groups

 Pick your own groups---but please not too large to allow other traffic to get past in the narrow lanes.

Refreshments & stops

  Lunch is to be a sit down light meal with soup & sandwiches followed by cake and tea or coffee.  There is to be water to drink with the meal---anything beyond that you woud need to bring with you.  The hall does not have an alcohol licence.

Cycles

You are responsible for using a bicycle in safe, rideable, legal condition. Out of courtesy to other riders we would request that you fit at least an effective rear mudguard and flap if the roads are likely to be wet.

Ebikes can be used on this ride but please bear in mind that you need to have an ebike with adequate range, however that is organised. 

 Entry

 We welcome all cyclists  to this event.  Minors, age 13 to 17 years,  must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

If not a member of Cycling UK, you should ensure that ensure that sufficient insurance cover is in place.

 The entry fee is £20.50 which includes lunch.

As this fee helps us maintain club funds,you will understand that entry fees are non-refundable.

Rider exchanges are not accepted for legal and safety reasons.