The Guide Association Derbyshire

LXCL:Sunday 12th July 2026 10-4.30. Wirksworth Scout Hut, Cemetery Lane, Wirksworth DE4 4FZ

12 July - Wirksworth

Bike hire

Join us for exciting international experience cycling in the Netherlands in the summer of 2027! This is a joint trip for Derbyshire Guides, Scouts, Rangers and Explorers and Young Leaders. We are running selection rides in Spring 2026 for young people interested in the trip to experience what the days will be like in the Netherlands (although it will be a bit hillier, this is Derbyshire!). Is this for you?&middot; You are a member of Derbyshire Guides, Scouts, Rangers or Explorers&middot; You will be aged over 12 in August 2027, and under 18 (for Explorers) / under 19 (for Rangers)&middot; You can ride a bike&middot; You are fit enough to spend 4-5 hours exercising (with some rest stops) We will start the day by making lunch, safety checking our bikes, doing some bike-ability exercises and then riding about 40-50km mostly off roads, but there will be some parts on the road as well. We cycle in groups of around 10, with leaders and no one is left behind. Cost of the day is &pound;10 per person includes lunch). You will need: a bike (that fits, with working gears), 2 inner tubes the correct size for your bike, helmet, water bottle, bike bag or rucksack to fit lunch, waterproof jacket. We can also arrange bike hire (at an additional cost of &pound;10 per bike). Any questions please email:<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:trevor.robinson@derbyshirescouts.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">trevor.robinson@derbyshirescouts.org</a><a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="mailto:netherlands@girlguidingderbyshire.org" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">netherlands@girlguidingderbyshire.org</a>

Join us for exciting international experience cycling in the Netherlands in the summer of 2027! This is a joint trip for Derbyshire Guides, Scouts, Rangers and Explorers and Young Leaders. We are running selection rides in Spring 2026 for young people interested in the trip to experience what the days will be like in the Netherlands (although it will be a bit hillier, this is Derbyshire!). Is this for you?· You are a member of Derbyshire Guides, Scouts, Rangers or Explorers· You will be aged over 12 in August 2027, and under 18 (for Explorers) / under 19 (for Rangers)· You can ride a bike· You are fit enough to spend 4-5 hours exercising (with some rest stops) We will start the day by making lunch, safety checking our bikes, doing some bike-ability exercises and then riding about 40-50km mostly off roads, but there will be some parts on the road as well. We cycle in groups of around 10, with leaders and no one is left behind. Cost of the day is £10 per person includes lunch). You will need: a bike (that fits, with working gears), 2 inner tubes the correct size for your bike, helmet, water bottle, bike bag or rucksack to fit lunch, waterproof jacket. We can also arrange bike hire (at an additional cost of £10 per bike). Any questions please email:<a href="mailto:trevor.robinson@derbyshirescouts.org" target="_blank">trevor.robinson@derbyshirescouts.org</a><a href="mailto:netherlands@girlguidingderbyshire.org" target="_blank">netherlands@girlguidingderbyshire.org</a>

The Guide Association Derbyshire

Selection Ride for Scout and Guide Trip to the Netherlands 2027 - various dates

12 July - Wirksworth

£10

Bike hire

£10