About cycling & running in LincolnLincoln Base Miles And Fast Lines
Running: Locals run close to home because footpaths, bridleways and permissive byways sit within a few minutes of the door. Lincoln Wellington AC gives the serious club feel, and the Lincoln Wellington AC 5K Series 2026 inc. Memory Mile, 3K and 1K keeps the sharp end honest. The City of Lincoln 10K brings 2500 runners to a busy start line, with familiar faces and a bit of apprehension. Ermine West and Riseholme Road look mild from a car, but those slight hills batter you on foot. The route gives you 20 km with 13 m of gain when you want easier Z2.
Cycling: Locals ride bridleways that link through the county, with old Roman roads and droving trails making good base miles. Lincoln Cycling Club is the road racing club and the home of the legendary Sunday PainTrain. The Sunday PainTrain starts at 08:30 from South park roundabout, Lincoln, and runs 50 miles at 22+mph for groups A and B. Lincoln Gravel Imp gives the big mixed-surface day, with 220 km, 61% unpaved riding, 12% singletrack, and 1,415 m of ascent. The route goes eastwards to Lincoln on forest road, woodland singletrack, estate access roads, farm tracks, former railway line, and quiet country roads. The Lincolnshire Wolds sit around 30 minutes from Lincoln when you need climbs.
Season: May to September suits riders best, because Lincoln Cycling Club puts Tuesday South Social rides on at 18:15 from Lincoln Green Hykeham Rd for 30 miles at 18-20mph. Summer also gives Thursday Chaingang rides from Scampton Viewpoint at 18:15, with 35 miles at 24mph until the clocks change. Runners use the same light for intervals, 5K prep, and steady loops like Fruit Loop or Muston and Back. Winter changes the rhythm rather than stopping it. Thursday Washy rides start at 18:45 from Washingborough Community Centre from the clocks change until Xmas, with A and B groups riding 20 miles at 18-22mph.
