With The Lake District and The Yorkshire Dales on our doorstep - KDCS offers an exciting selection of cycle rides throughout the local area and beyond. There are social gatherings including slide shows, talks and supper evenings and members are kept up to date with cycling news and issues through this web site, emails and our Facebook pages. KDCS are an affiliated group of Cycling UK.

Mountain Bike Rides

Every Thursday, rides start 10.00am. for a great day of real Mountain Biking fun and the banter. All riders are welcome,  just bring a picnic; these are off road routes and do require a mountain bike. Normally a ride has been organised by a leader but some rides are agreed on the date. See Calendar for details.

Come early and bring your map and ideas for that perfect ride, between 15 and 30 miles or so, usually including coffee, lunch (picnic) and sometimes tea. 
In the event of severe weather, or severe weather forecast, please check possible cancellation Wednesday evening day before ride.


As for the bike, you will need a proper Mountain Bike with at least front suspension and MTB tyres. The rides will often take us far into the countryside and mountains, so you need to bring adequate clothing, food and drinks for the day. 

I hope you come along and support these rides. Remember, mountain biking can be dangerous, ride within your limits and of course you ride entirely at your own risk.
Always wear a helmet.