Godiva Trailriders | Keresley

Godiva Trailriders is a mountain bike club based in Coventry.

Godiva Trailriders | Mountain Bike Club in Coventry

• Timetable: Wednesdays | 7pm sharp

• Location: Meet outside The Bell, 15 Bennetts Rd South, Keresley, CV6 2FN

• Price: Membership is £15 per year

• Join: Visit the website for more info

Godiva Trailriders Mountain Bike Club is in its 21st year. Most of their riding is cross country, though they do have trips to trail and downhill centres too. Bigger days or weekends out in Wales, Cotswolds or the Peak District are popular, and some members are into bikepacking. Running singlespeed is popular, but not mandatory, as it suits the local riding conditions very well. They also take part in a variety of races, some serious, some less so, and have been known to travel all across Europe to participate in the European Singlespeed Championships. They hosted a very successful SSUK (Singlespeed UK Championships) in 2016,2022 and 2023.

Coventry, whilst admittedly not exactly the mountain biking centre of the universe, does have some pretty interesting rides. The way they see it, we have to make the most of what we've got and, most importantly, it's supposed to be fun!

To get the most out of our rides, a reasonable level of fitness and experience is necessary. A typical Wednesday Night Ride is 15 - 20 miles mostly offroad. However, all members have been beginners and know that learning is the hard part. The club is happy to welcome keen & enthusiastic riders who're willing to learn and join in.

Riders mainly come from Coventry, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Hinckley, Kenilworth and Nuneaton.

If you fancy getting out and riding with Godiva Trailriders, their Facebook Group is easy to find, everything is organised on there. The usual meeting place is The Bell on Bennetts Road South, Coventry.