Connect 2

Connect 2 Sky Ride Local

Sunday 20th January 2013 at 10.00am

Free    Free

Starting Point
Brooklea Nursery, 975 Loughborough Road Rothley
LE7 7NJ 
Start Time
10.00am
Age Restrictions
11+ (children 11-15 with adult)
Estimated Duration
1 hours 50 mins  (1 hours 10 mins cycling)
Average Speed
Leisurely (7-8 mph)
Distance
8.1 miles
Bike Suitability
Bikes with off road tyres 
Suitable for Child Trailers
No
Off-Road - Ride Well

Sky Ride Local in Leicester

Get out and explore the countryside with the brand new rural off-road routes from Sky Ride Local.  Off-road Ride Well 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!

Come and join us on this gentle ride from the Tea Rooms at Brooklea Nurseries to the new 'Connect 2' route from Cossington into Watermead Park.  This is a great route for anybody wanting to discover the lovely off-road area's of Leiecester.  No off-road technical riding ability is needed as the ride is aimed at families and is all about fun!

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
The minimum age for these rides is 11, 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

Connect 2
Ride Starting Point
Brooklea Nursery, 975 Loughborough Road Rothley
LE7 7NJ 
Car Parking
Yes, at Garden Centre Car Park
Nearest Train Station
Sielby Station, 1.7miles 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Richard Himan Richard Himan I have owned a bike all of my life, and in my teens competed at schoolboy level. Once I became a car owner I rode only occasionally. When I reached my 40's I decided I needed to try and keep fitter, and to this end I started riding more regularly, just small distances to begin with, to get back into cycling. .

    I now ride whenever I can, and see my cycling not just as a way to stay fit but as a way of helping reduce my impact on the planet. As well as getting around locally, I have ridden long distance paths, including the C2C route and taken a number of biking holidays. I am also regular rider with the Leicester Critical Mass.

    I have been involved with the Skyride program from its conception, this being my 4th year as a leader and ride planner. I enjoy meeting riders of all abilities and ages and helping them to get the most out of their cycling. As leaders it is our aim to give you all the help and support you require when out with us, regardless of your current ability.

    I am also volunteer ranger with Sustrans, looking after the section of NCN6 through Loughborough. I am member of the Leicester Spokes cycling group , Leicester Forest Cycling Club as well as the National Clarion Cycling Club, the oldest cycling club in the country.

    I hope if your reading this you have already signed up for a local ride and look forward to meeting you.

    Richard
  • Martin Bujdoso Martin Bujdoso Hello I'm Martin Bujdoso and I have been cycling since I was very young I have taken part in time trials, circuit races and cyclo cross events (that was going cross country and over obsticles before mountaining biking was around). I now do a lot of cycle training for different groups which i enjoy alot. I also like to pass on my knowledge of cycling and bikes to help people new to cycling get the most out of being on a bike.

Places remaining

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