In this video I’m out for a proper September spin, following the River Trent and dipping onto the Nottingham canals. It’s one of those rides where you don’t need big hills or a mad training plan—just a steady pace, a bit of fresh air, and that calm you get riding next to water. I take you along the towpaths and riverside sections, soaking up the early autumn feel and showing the kind of local routes I love for a chilled adventure in the UK. I also keep it real, like I always do—these rides aren’t about perfection. They’re about getting out the door, enjoying the scenery, and banking another good day on the bike. If you’re looking for inspiration for easy-going UK cycling routes, or you fancy a canal-and-river loop around Nottinghamshire, this one’s for you. And yes, if you’re anything like me, there’s always room for a coffee stop—because a ride with a brew in the middle just hits different.