Ride with Team PAU – The Hare and Hound
Join us Sunday 1st March as we kick off the 2026 season on the road! Take on the 85km route at your own pace and see if you can outsmart the Team PAU “hounds.”
This ride marks the launch of our 2026 team, bringing the team together for a season-opening bonding ride. We’re inviting the local cycling community to join too — ride the route alongside the team, enjoy the countryside, and be part of the fun.
Team PAU is made up of junior riders supported through Project PAU, our initiative helping young cyclists develop and progress.
How the Ride Works
The route is 85km, starting and finishing at PAU Café.
The Team PAU riders will start at 9.30 and aim to maintain a pace of 20mph. You can set your own start time to finish ahead of or with the team, the cafe will be open from 8am on the day of the ride serving coffee and breakfast.
The ride is an unsupported, self-navigated ride — no racing, just great riding, and a bit of fun as the team catches up along the way.
The Hare and Hound Cycling Route
The route is designed to enable groups to move at a constant speed, so it’s a little different to a normal sportive route with some bigger roads than you might normally meet on one of our rides.
Don’t get lost! Make sure you download the GPX ahead of the ride — with no signage on the course, it’s the only way to navigate safely.
Register Your Details Here
Key Details and FAQs
Route: 85km, starting and finishing at PAU Café
Pace: Team PAU targeting around 20mph | All other riders ride at their own pace
Start time: Café open from 8:00am for breakfast. Team PAU rolls out at 9:30am. Riders can start at any time.
Cost: Free to join
Support: This is an unsupported, self-navigated ride
Who it’s for: Open to riders of all levels — ride at your own pace and enjoy the route.
Do you have free parking at PAU Cafe?
Yes, we’re located at Trentham Shopping Village where there’s plenty of on-site free parking available.
Do you have any Vegan breakfast options?
Yes! Our menu has a fabulous selection of vegetarian and vegan options. Including our very popular Vegan Full English Breakfast!
Do I need to be fast to join?
Not at all! This ride is open to riders of all levels. You can go at your own pace — whether you want to try to stay ahead of the Team PAU hounds or just enjoy the scenery.
What if I get tired or can’t finish the ride?
No worries — it’s all about enjoying the ride. You can always turn back, take a shorter route, or just stop at a café along the way.
ANY MORE FAQs???
Not at this time as our kitchen preparation space it limited. We are working on it though!
Directions to PAU Cafe
We’re located beside PAU Run & Ride at Trentham Shopping Village.
Ride With PAU
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