| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | On Tuesday mornings 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each Month |
| Venue: | Out and About |
It's group for people who take easy enjoyable cycle rides, with no racing round and no big hills and try to ensure a cafe stop along the route.
"You don't stop cycling when you get old
You get old when you stop cycling"
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Potterers
Great Preston to St Aidans. 7
16th April 2026
Seven miles 6 riders (2 riders from Garforth 12 miles) – Dave S, Tina, Ian, Suzanne, Paul & Steve.
Garforth to St. Aidans and Methley Bridge Circular
14th April 2026
17 Miles, 9 riders – Harry, Elaine, Wendy, Dave A, Martin M, Martin G, Len, John & Chris.
Garforth to Aberford via Barwick
7th April 2026
Garforth to Aberford via Barwick-in-Elmet, returning via Parlington Lane and Garforth Golf club. 5 risers - myself, Gary, Martin M, John and James. 12 miles in total
Potterers
Garforth - Aberford
1st April 2026
Garforth to Aberford and return via Parlington and Garforth Golf club. 11 Miles and 9 riders. This was the Potterers group part of the Easy Cycling Group
2026 Update
- 13 January: Garforth to Shadwell & Thorner. 16 miles, 6 riders – Gary, Elaine, John, Chris, David A, Harry.
- 3 February: Garforth to Thorner & Potternewton. 15 miles, 2 riders – Martin M & Chris.
- 10 February: Garforth to Thorner & Redhall. 16 miles, 3 riders – Gary, Elaine & Chris.
- 24 February: Garforth to Boston Spa. 18 miles, 5 riders – Gary, Elaine, Chris, John & James.
- 3 March: Dove Valley Trail. 19 miles, 2 riders - Chris & Gary
- 10 March: Garforth to Thorner via Shadwell. 16 miles, 7 riders – Gary, Harry, Chris, John, Elaine, David A & Len.
- 20 March: Garforth to Thorner. 11 miles, 6 riders – David S, Elaine, Len, Sharon, Ian & Tina.
- 24 March: Methley to Stanley Ferry. 16 miles, 6 riders – Gary, Harry, Elaine, James, Len & Chris.
- 2 April: Garforth to Aberford and Parlington. 11 miles, 9 riders – David S, Marion, Tina, Ian, Len, Wendy, John, Peter & Suzanne.
- 7 April: Garforth to Aberford via Barwick. Garforth to Aberford via Barwick-in-Elmet, returning via Parlington Lane and Garforth Golf club. 5 risers - myself, Gary, Martin M, John and James. 12 miles in total
- 14 April:Garforth to St. Aidans and Methley Bridge Circular
In 2025, the Easy Cycling Group did a total of 53 rides ranging from 10 up to 20 miles per ride. All our rides are at a leisurely pace, including a coffee stop along the way, and no one gets left behind. We’re a friendly bunch so, whether you are a regular cyclist, or would like to get back on two wheels, why not come and join us, you will be made most welcome. For more details, please contact Gary or Harry, our group convenors for more details.
Potterers
Podger to Aberford
30th October 2025
Today's ride went from the Podger pub, the Oak estate, Barrowby Lane, White House Farm, over the railway line, Leeds Countryside Way, Garforth Golf Club, through Parlington Wood to Aberford and then back to Garforth. The distance was just under 10 miles.
Compulsory coffee stop at the Arabian Horse
Potterers
Linesway to St Aidans
3rd Oct 2025
Potterers Very Easy Cycle Ride - Garforth via the Lines to St Aidan’s 3.10.25 Three cyclists set out from the Podger; Sharon, Ian and Tina, waved off by Dave. Missed the rain on the way to the Little Owl Cafe where a well earned coffee was enjoyed. The precursor to Storm Amy made the return to Garforth a bit damp and muddy. Sharon enjoyed the opportunity to test out her new Cannondale e-bike. 9.6 miles in total.
Potterers
Podger to Templenewsam
29th August 2025
Potterers
Podger to Aberford
26th June 2025
A gentle ride up the Linesway from Kippax to Garforth, then after meeting up with another rider at the Podger we cycled through the Meadows Estate before joining Aberford Road and cycled using the footpath, over the motorway roundabout and then onto the B1217, staying on the/footpath. We then headed left to Aberford for half a mile to reach Aberford Interiors for coffee and a tasty cake before retracing our ride. We had a short very light shower as we were leaving our coffee stop but that soon dissipated. A good easy 9 mile return ride from Kippax and 7 from Garforth.
Wendy, Tina, Ian
Potterers
Linesway to Samuel Valentines Coffee Shop
19th June 2025
Today Wendy, Elaine, Marion and Dave S. cycled from the Podger pub carpark down Ninelands Lane to the Linesway (NCN 697). We picked up Carol where the Linesway goes under the A63 Selby Road and then Tina and Ian at the former Kippax railway station carpark. The seven of us stayed on the Linesway to the end and rode through the Millennium Village to Samuel Valentine's coffee shop/deli at Allerton Bywater. After a sociable drink, we retraced our route back to the Podger, with some leaving the route earlier. It was very warm but with a welcome breeze. The total distance was 9.1 miles (although some did less).
Our next Potterers ride will be from the Podger carpark at 10.30am. on Thursday 26th June, taking our usual route to Aberford Interiors for a coffee and then back (if anyone wants to suggest something else, that's fine).
Potterers
This newer/slower group is for less experienced riders (or with health issues) that need to take it easy and open to any member interested in a social, easy-paced ride of between 5 to 8 miles, with a planned coffee stop. This new, easy paced group is in addition to the Easy Cycling Group and can be contacted via the Easy Cycling Group Convenor
The First Trial Ride
6th June 2025
The ride started from Kippax Old Railway Station site on the Linesway. From there to St Aidan's and a brief stop. The few showers didn't spoil the morning. Following a leisurely route around the reserve and over the river and canal, we made our way to a coffee stop. The return was in sunshine which added to very enjoyable, 8 mile ride.
Easy Cycling Check List 3 June 2024