A Group Ride looping Erdington
DISTANCE: 14 miles
DURATION: 1.5 – 2 hours
LEVEL: Easy
ROUTE DESCRIPTION
A 14 mile loop exclusively on NCN routes 533/534/535 starting and ending at the church car park on Perry Common Road. All road crossings are via toucan crossing points.
An easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. Great for any fitness level, there is some uphill but nothing an easy gear and a distracting natter won’t get you up.
Paths are shared with other users on this route so it will be at a slow social pace of 8-10mph.
If you fancy joining us on this ride you will need to read our CODE OF CONDUCT then register with the Bicycle Adventure club.
RISK ASSESSMENT
ROUTE NAME: Erdington NCN 533/534/535 Loop
DISTANCE: 14 miles
KOMOOT LINK: https://www.komoot.com/tour/212002849
ORGANISER: SR
START/FINISH: ///traded.dull.trace SP 0938 9273
UPDATED: 02 April 2021
BY: Sarah Round
ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
A 14 mile loop exclusively on NCN routes 533/534/535 starting and ending at the church car park on Perry common Road. All road crossings are via toucan crossing points.
1 = low 3 = high
| Location | Miles from start | Hazzard | Risk | Severity | Total | Control Measure | Warning Given |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Path/underpass off North Park Road | 1.6 | Surface uneven Glass Pothole at end | 2 | 1 | 2 | Slow speed Call out obstacles | En route |
| Entry on to the canal towpath | 1.9 | Steep/blind path down through lock | 2 | 2 | 4 | Recommend to push down | At start |
| Under Motorway | 2.2 | Not Lit Gravelly surface | 1 | 2 | 2 | Slow speed Remove sunglasses Use lights if needed | At start |
| Canal Junction | 2.6 | Sharp steep bridge | 1 | 3 | 3 | SlowEasy gear Push Distance from rider in front | At startEn route |
| Hansons Bridge Canal Exit | 5.8 | Sharp Exit off canal | 1 | 1 | 1 | Stop & Push | En route |
| Woodlands Farm Road | 5.8 – 6.3 | Route on road with traffic | 1 | 1 | 1 | Single file | En route |
| Newhall Valley Cycle Route | 6.6 – 9.1 | Shared Path | 1 | 1 | 1 | Single file Give way to pedestrians | En route |
| Through Sutton Coldfield | 9 – 10 | Route on roads & shared path | 1 | 1 | 1 | Single fileslow | En route |
| Ford | 10.4 | Riding through water (5 inches deep max) 3 m distance | 2 | 2 | 4 | Keep steady low speed Keep pedaling Alternative route around Check brakes after | En route |
| Through Sutton Park | 10.4 – 12 | Shared path | 1 | 1 | 1 | Slow Give way to pedestrians | En route |
| Route 535 | 12 – 14 | Shared Path Glass | 2 | 1 | 2 | Slow Give way to pedestrians | Enroute |
