Cafe Allez! is very proud to bring you this, the first in our series of cycling routes, highlighting the very best riding that the stunning Vale of Belvoir (in the East Midlands) has to offer.

These routes are curated by Cafe Allez!’s resident cycling guru, Ollie Nuthall: find out more about Ollie in our previous Blog article. All of them will start and end at the Belvoir Castle visitor car park where, if you wish, you can leave your car for the day and grab some pre- and post-ride refreshment from Cafe Allez! if we’re on site.

We kick off with a 40 mile route which includes some climbs but is not too daunting. It takes in some of Ollie’s favourite roads in the area and really highlights some of the varying landscapes and sights of the Vale. Why ‘The Whale’? – well, a key feature of the ride is the climb on the fabulously named Whalebone Lane. And knowing the importance of coffee and cake in any good ride, we include a suggested mid-point cafe stop…

Below, you can download our route guide including Ollie’s commentary and some pictures Mark took when he tested the route. We also include a GPX file for you to download for your Garmin (other cycle computers are available!).

We wish you safe and happy riding – do send us your feedback / photos!

Route Details: Cafe Allez Rides The Vale and the Whale
Download GPX