Go the extra mile with a cycling challenge

Ride Strong Plus

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.  If you go on two or more rides, we'll even give you a lovely Great British Cycling Team water bottle!

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 24 March - University Challenger

Sunday 24 March - Cannon Hill Extreme

Sunday 31 March - Cannon Hill Extreme

Sunday 31 March - University Challenger

Sunday 7 April - Cannon Hill Extreme

Sunday 7 April - University Challenger

Continuing every weekend until the end of April.

Bournemouth  

Friday 29 March – Into the Forest

Monday 1 April 2013 - Into the Forest

Haringey  

Monday 1 April – The North London Escape

Hillingdon 

Sunday 31 March – A Round of Golf

Ipswich

Sunday 24 March – Sea, Ships and Forts

Sunday 31 March – Sea, Ships and Forts

Manchester  

Friday 29 March - Pennine Escape

Sunday 31 March - Pennine Escape

Monday 1 April - Pennine Escape

Sunday 21 April - Wilmslow to Tatton park Circular

Continuing every weekend until the end of April.

Milton Keynes  

Sunday 24 March - Woburn Safari Loop

Sunday 31st March - Woburn Safari Loop

Redbridge 

Sunday 24 March - Essex Ramble

Sunday 31 March - Essex Ramble

Richmond

Sunday 24 March - Richmond Park

Friday 29 March - Richmond Park

Sunday 31 March - Richmond Park

Monday 1 April - Richmond Park

Sunday 7 April - Richmond Park

Southampton

Sunday 24 March - Tour of the Test Valley

Sunday 31 March - Tour of the Test Valley

Sunday 14 April - Tour of the Test Valley

Sunday 28 April - Tour of the Test Valley

Surrey

Sunday 31 March – West Surrey Ramble

Monday 1 April - Dorking Down's Foot

Sunday 21 April - Epsom to the North Downs

Sunday 28 April - Epsom to the North Downs

Watford 

Sunday 31 March – ABC Ride Aldenham Brookman Colney