George and Dragon Ride

George and Dragon Ride Sky Ride Local

Sunday 20th January 2013 at 10.00am

Free    Free

Starting Point
George and Dragon Apperley Road, Apperley Bridge
BD10 0PU 
Start Time
10.00am
Age Restrictions
8+ (children 8-15 with adult)
Estimated Duration
1 hours 40 mins  (1 hours 0 mins cycling)
Average Speed
Slow (6 mph)
Distance
5.3 miles
Bike Suitability
Bikes with off road tyres 
Suitable for Child Trailers
No
Off-Road - Ride Steady

Sky Ride Local in Bradford

Get out and explore the countryside with the brand new rural off-road routes from Sky Ride Local.  Off-road Ride Steady is mostly traffic free rural bike riding for the family and novice cyclist.  There is barely a metre of tarmac in sight on these rides so come and enjoy the scrunch of gravel and the squelch of mud under your tyres with us!

This ride has something for everyone with a trip through Calverley woods (mentioned in the Doomsday Book) and plenty of historic ruins to see.  You will feel like you are out in the wilderness whilst always being in the middle of two big northern Cities. A great introduction to off-road cycling being mostly flat and just over 5 miles so come and join us!

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
The minimum age for these rides is 8, there must be no child trailers or child seats, the child capable of riding within the demands of the off-road specification.
Please bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait.

Location and Route

Ride Starting Point
George and Dragon Apperley Road, Apperley Bridge
BD10 0PU 
Car Parking
Yes, at Parkin Lane and other surrounding local streets (Please do not park in George and Dragon car park)
Nearest Train Station
Shipley Station, 3 miles 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Shirley Crossley Shirley Crossley I am a casual cyclist who likes to potter and enjoy the scenery etc as I ride.
  • Aubrey Cooper Aubrey Cooper

Places remaining

16 Spaces available. Register now!

You can book up to a total of 5 places on this ride.

You can change the number of Adults and Children later in the booking process.

Please enter the number of places you require.

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