Go the extra mile with a cycling challenge
If you’ve made going the extra mile on your bike a must-do in 2013, then try one of our more challenging rides...
There are plenty of places left on these adult-only rides which cover 20 to 50 mile routes with a few hills and challenging climbs thrown in for good measure. They’re not for the faint-hearted, but you don’t have to be a die-hard club rider to take part either. They’re supportive rides ideal for anyone who wants to take their cycling to the next level – perfect preparation for a British Cycling sportive or charity challenge ride.
These rides are led by friendly British Cycling trained Ride Leaders, who give thousands of people a great group riding experience every summer. They’re welcoming and supportive, and many participants on Sky Ride Local rides go on to do more independent riding and form their own Social Cycling Group.
They’re taking place in the following locations:
Birmingham
Sunday 3rd February 2013 at 9.00am – Cannon Hill Extreme
Sunday 10th February 2013 at 9.00am – University Challenger
Sunday 17th February 2013 at 9.00am – Cannon Hill Extreme
Sunday 24th February 2013 at 9.00am – University Challenger
Continuing every weekend until the end of April.
Bournemouth
Sunday 17th February 2013 at 9.00am – Into the Forest
Sunday 3rd March 2013 at 9.00am – Into the Forest
Sunday 17th March 2013 at 9.00am – Into the Forest
Friday 29th March 2013 at 9.00am – Into the Forest
Haringey
Sunday 3rd February 2013 at 9.00am – The North London Escape
Sunday 10th February 2013 at 9.00am – The North London Escape
Sunday 17th February 2013 at 9.00am – The North London Escape
Hillingdon
Sunday 24th February 2013 at 9.00am – A Round of Golf
Sunday 3rd March 2013 at 9.00am – A Round of Golf
Ipswich
Sunday 24th March 2013 at 9.00am – Sea, Ships and Forts
Sunday 31st March 2013 at 9.00am – Sea, Ships and Forts
Leicester
Sunday 24th February 2013 at 9.00am – Foxton Wave Rider
Manchester
Sunday 3rd February 2013 at 9.00am – Wilmslow to Tatton Park Circular
Sunday 10th February 2013 at 9.00am – Wilmslow to Tatton Park Circular
Sunday 10th February 2013 at 9.00am – Pennine Escape
Sunday 17th February 2013 at 9.00am – Wilmslow to Tatton Park Circular
Sunday 17th February 2013 at 9.00am – Pennine Escape
Continuing throughout Manchester until April.
Milton Keynes
Sunday 24th February 2013 at 9.00am – Wheel Around Wilmslow
Sunday 3rd March 2013 at 9.00am – Woburn Safari Loop
Sunday 10th March 2013 at 9.00am – Woburn Safari Loop
Sunday 17th March 2013 at 9.00am – Woburn Safari Loop
Redbridge
Sunday 3rd February 2013 at 9.00am - Essex Ramble
Sunday 10th February 2013 at 9.00am - Essex Ramble
Sunday 17th February 2013 at 9.00am - Essex Ramble
Sunday 24th February 2013 at 9.00am - Essex Ramble
Richmond
Sunday 3rd February 2013 at 9.00am - Richmond Park
Sunday 10th February 2013 at 9.00am - Richmond Park
Sunday 17th February 2013 at 9.00am - Richmond Park
Sunday 24th February 2013 at 9.00am - Richmond Park
Southampton
Sunday 10th March 2013 at 9.00am - Tour of the Test Valley
Sunday 24th March 2013 at 9.00am - Tour of the Test Valley
Sunday 31st March 2013 at 9.00am - Tour of the Test Valley
Sunday 14th April 2013 at 9.00am - Tour of the Test Valley
Surrey
Sunday 24th February 2013 - West Surrey Ramble
Sunday 3rd March 2013 at 9.00am - West Surrey Ramble
Sunday 17th March 2013 at 9.00am - West Surrey Ramble
Sunday 31st March 2013 at 9.00am - West Surrey Ramble
Watford
Sunday 3rd March 2013 at 9.00am - ABC Ride Aldenham Brookman Colney
Sunday 17th March 2013 at 9.00am - ABC Ride Aldenham Brookman Colney
Sunday 31st March 2013 at 9.00am - ABC Ride Aldenham Brookman Colney
‘For a group ride virgin this was excellent. No big-headedness, no racing away at the front and you were made welcome. Even a puncture repair was talked through to one of the less experienced of the group. Excellent, we were all made to feel welcome.’
Ride participant, October 2012
If you've already tried one of our Ride Strong Plus rides and you're ready for the next challenge, why not try a British Cycling Sportive?
