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. 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