# Barnt Green Chuggers and Chaingangers

> A friendly Running and Cycling Club


## Posts

- [Save the date: Wed Evening 27th March](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/save-the-date-wed-evening-27th-march)
- [Chainganger 2023 Celebration Ride and Evening raises £1210](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/chainganger-2023-celebration)
- [La Gira por Mallorca 2023](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/la-gira-por-mallorca-2023)
- [Out of Hibernation Ride & Social](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/out-of-hibernation-ride-social)
- [Bavarian Oktoberfest Evening Sat 8th October](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/bavarian-oktoberfest-evening-saturday-8th-october)
- [Midsummer Run/Ride to Weighbridge 27th June 2022](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/midsummer-run-ride-to-weighbridge)
- [Chaingang Out of Hibernation Meet-up, 7pm 23rd March 2022](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/out-of-hibernation-2022)
- [Chaingang Treasure Hunt & Social Sunday 12th Sept 2pm](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/chaingang-treasure-hunt-sunday-12th-sept-2pm)
- [Find out what happens when a Chugger takes part in her first ever long distance Triathlon...](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/find-out-what-happens-when-a-chugger-takes-part-in-her-first-ever-triathlon)
- [Cotswolds 2021 - 12 Chaingangers ride  110 miles with 5300 feet of ascent, in aid of St Mary's Hospice](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/cotswolds-2021-12-chaingangers-ride-110-miles-with-5300ft-ascent-in-aid-of-st-marys-hospice)
- [Saturday Rides 19th June 2021](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/saturday-rides-19th-june-2021)
- [Hagley Run, over the Waseley and Lickey Hills, back to Barnt Green](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/hagley-run-over-the-waseley-and-lickey-hills-back-to-barnt-green)
- [Welcome back Chuggers!](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/welcome-back-chuggers)
- [Welcome back ChainGangers!](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/welcome-back-chaingangers)
- [Lockdown 3 - No CHG Club runs until further notice](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/lockdown-3-no-chg-club-runs-until-further-notice)
- [No CHG Club rides until further notice.](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/no-chg-club-rides-until-further-notice)
- [Organised club runs from Dec 7th](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/organised-club-runs-from-dec-7th): From Richard D Monday 7th December will see the resumption of organised club runs again, as we emerge from lockdown.The Tier 2 arrangements bring good news and bad news. The good news is that for an organised group, the Rule of 6 no longer applies, so we can run in our natural groups 1, 2, 3 etc. However we are advised not to cross tier areas, so Cofton Park and Rubery are off-limits for the Monday nights for the foreseeable future.As previously, please adhere to our risk mitigations, in summary:Before the run: Don’t attend if you have symptoms. Remain distanced […]
- [COVID 19 Cycling](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/covid-19-cycling)
- [COVID 19 Running](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/covid-19-running)
- [Tips for riding longer distances and preparation for ‘Penny 2 Paris’](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/tips-for-riding-longer-distances-and-preparation-for-penny-2-paris): Mike D has prepared some invaluable advice about riding longer rides. Whether you are just wanting to do longer rides, or preparing for P2P – the tips below will hopefully help. The P2P Charity Ride seems a long way off (33 weeks from 20/11) but to give yourself a chance of really enjoying it, you need to be start preparing now. It’s important to get cycling if you can, but if this not possible during winter, do other general fitness activity (swimming, walking the dog, indoor cycling, jogging etc). There is some great day-time winter cycling to be had and […]
- [Mid Summer Run, Ride, Curry and Chips at Weighbridge Pub](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/mid-summer-run-ride-curry-and-chips-at-weighbridge-pub): Dear All The Midsummer Run/Ride to the Weighbridge pub (https://www.the-weighbridge.co.uk/index.htm) in Alvechurch will take place on Monday 25th June The idea is that you run/ride to the Weighbridge in time for a curry at ~8.30 pm.  Groups are free to self-organise and take shorter or longer routes with different start-times as appropriate.  There will definitely be a group of Chuggers leaving the club at 7.30. Cyclist are meeting at 7pm. There are shorter and flatter routes to suit all abilities, so all club members are welcome to participate.  Most runners get the train back to Barnt Green as the Weighbridge is […]
- [Chaingang Treasure Hunt 2019](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/chaingang-treasure-hunt-2019): Chaingangers – please see invite from Ed P to take part in his 2019 Treasure Hunt. Great turnout and evening last year; hopefully same again this year. From 6.30pm at the Sports Club. Please speak to Ed if you need more on this. Cheers Dicko ChainGang Treasure Hunt 26th June 2019 Info PDF
- [Ed's Mini Audax 2018, a great evening of fun for all](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/great-evening-for-all-doing-eds-mini-audax):    
- [Barnt Green Chaingang riding in the USA](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/barnt-green-chaingang-usa-style): The San Diego branch of the Chaingang is up and running. Paul and Tina Hartley with Sri Krishna in San Diego, California. Comments from the CG include: ‘Great to see the kit represented out there!!!! ‘ ‘Like seeing the club / tour shirts there! ‘ ‘Franchise fee ? :))) ‘ ‘Paul…Erm…. we’ll get back to you. ‘
- [Chuggers at the Worcestershire Mid Week Run Redditch](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/chuggers-at-the-worcestershire-mid-week-run-redditch): The  Series has been a popular choice in recent years for those who want to push themselves a bit harder – but also to enjoy some great multi-terrain runs in Hagley, Redditch, Droitwich and Clent countryside. 13 June 2018 – 12km Multi Terrain, Arrow Valley Visitors Centre, Battens Drive, Redditch, Worcs. B98 OLJ. Organising Club – Bromsgrove and Redditch Athletic Club  
- [2018 Women's Up and Running Programme Announced](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/2018-womens-up-and-running-programme-announced): Spring into 2018 and start jogging and running with the Chuggers! This very light introduction to running, is best suited for the beginner jogger / runner and uses a tried & tested and balanced mix of walking, trotting, jogging and running. So if looking to improve your health & fitness, de-stress, lose weight or just wanting to get more active in the company of others…then this is just for you !! WHAT 7 WEEK PROGRAMME OF ONE HOUR SESSIONS Delivered by a team of motivators from Barnt Green Chuggers; some who have completed the Up & Running Programme and understand […]
- [Out of Hibernation, Bike Clean and BBQ Chaingang Social](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/out-of-hibernation-bike-clean-and-bbq-chaingang-social): Join us on March 28, 2018 at 7:00 pm, at Barnt Green Sports Club. A chance to get back with your Chaingang buddies, get advice and help on cleaning your bike and very basic maintenance. Along with often requested advice and practice, on changing an inner tube !!! Fraser, Andrew H and Stanners will be updating.
- [Join us for our first ‘lighter nights’ Wed club ride](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/join-us-for-our-first-lighter-nights-wed-club-ride): Following our ‘Out of Hibernation’ social, which is on Wed Eve 28th March – Bike Clean and BBQ… All Chaingangers are cordially invited to join us for the first ‘lighter nights’ Wed club ride, on April 4th, at 7pm.
- [Monday evening club runs, Great 6K Run with the 'Up and Running' Group](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/monday-evening-club-runs)
- [The Suicide Six run at Baggeridge, Sunday 26th November 2017](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/the-suicide-six-run-at-baggeridge-country-park-sunday-26th-november-2017): The Suicide Six is a very tough multi-terrain run.
- [French Riviera Relay Marathon Sunday 5th Nov 2017](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/french-riviera-relay-marathon-sunday-5th-nov-2017): The Annual Marathon des Alpes-Maritime Nice – Cannes.
- [Moseley Night Out](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/moseley-night-out): Saturday 18th November. We’re organising a ‘Moseley ‘ night out on Saturday 18th November, incorporating a Balti and visiting a few pubs too.
- [The Halloween Chug](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/the-halloween-chug): There will be various challenges – some involve running some won’t.
- [Upton Warren](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/upton-warren): Great ride out to Cafe at Upton Warren for Tea/Cakes – then on to Hanbury and back to the Vic for a quick drink.
- [Birmingham Marathon](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/birmingham-marathon): Birmingham Marathon and Half-Marathon 2017
- [Oktoberfest 2017](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/oktoberfest-2017): Bavarian Night Sat 7th Oct 2017
- [Feckenham Night Ride](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/feckenham-night-ride): Wednesday evening Chaingang ride to Feckenham. Dry and mild.

## Pages

- [2025 Chaingang Routes](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/routes)
- [Ride Routes](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/ride-routes)
- [Calendar](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/calendar-3)
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- [2023 Chainganger of the Year Celebration Day](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/2023-coty-celebration)
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- [Chaingang Ride Routes and GPX downloads](https://barntgreenchuggers.co.uk/chaingang-ride-routes)
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