Cafe Allez! loves cyclists and we’re proud of the Vale of Belvoir where we’re based. So to bring these together …

We’re going to publish a series of cycling routes, all of which start / end at the Belvoir Castle visitor car park so we can refresh you pre- and post-ride if we’re on site.

The routes will be of varying lengths to suit all ability levels, be sure that we’ll be bringing you the greatest roads and sights that the Vale has to offer. And maybe some roads that will surprise even seasoned riders!

We’ll include pictures, commentary and free GPX files to download to your Garmin, (other cycling computers are available).

We are honoured to have Ollie Nuthall curate these routes for us so let’s kick off by introducing Ollie and telling you why when he talks cycling, we listen:

Introducing Ollie!
Ollie Nuthall is a long time friend of Cafe Allez! and something of a local cycling nut.

Thirty-year-old Ollie has a passion for classic cars (and vintage bicycles) and is currently residing in Belgium. His entry to the cycling world came after first trying his hand at cross-country running. Ollie has road raced successfully in the Midlands and having (almost) hung up his racing shoes, is now tackling the Belgian sportive scene.

Ollie grew up in the Vale of Belvoir and has an encyclopeadical knowledge of the Vale’s best roads and scenery. Whilst other competitors switch to their indoor turbo trainers in the Winter, Ollie is well known for hitting the roads whatever the weather. He has been leading group rides for many years and loves to share his enthusiasm and knowledge of cycling with new and improving riders. Even today, one of the first things he does on returning to the UK is to unpack or scrounge a bike and head out into the Vale.

Ollie, like many serious cyclists, is equally serious about his coffee, so you will find that his routes start and end at Cafe Allez! at Belvoir Castle, where his favoured double espresso and sparkling waters are on tap. He also believes that a ride without a mid-way café stop is akin to a broken pencil (pointless), so don’t be surprised to find other café recommendations too.

This first route from Ollie is a 40 miler, we’ll publish here shortly … with more to come, of varying levels of distance and challenge!