I went to Uni in Nottingham and was based in Lenton, right next to the park. We used to ride South out of Lenton along the Canal towards Beeston until you get to the big Imperial Tobacco factory, then we would ride out towards Long Eaton, Kingston on Soar, Ratcliffe on Soar, Sutton Bonnington, Normanton on Soar, Stanford on Soar and loop back round. It was a beautiful ride, mostly flat stretches with the occasional bump and some very strong headwinds in parts regardless of the weather! The Park is so nice, lucky you!