The Hurworth Burn Reservoir Romp

Sky Ride Local in Middlesbrough

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 join us on this lovely 13 mile off-road ride along the old railway lines that once transported freight from Sunderland to Ports along the River Tees.  Once we arrive at our picturesque midway point at Hurworth Burn Reservoir we will stop for a break and the chance to take in the amazing scenery.  From here we head back to Wynyard Park via a nice forest track within Brierley Woods.  If getting out and stretching your legs with family and friends sounds good to you then this ride is not to be missed!

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

Meet the Ride Leaders

• Chris Kirby Hi,
  As a kid I was always on a bike of some form. Growing up in Holland where cycling is very popular was great, as this gave me a love of the outdoors and especially cycling. I returned to the UK and found the standards very poor in relation to Holland so my cycling days became less and less. In the summer of 2010 I did the Middlesbrough Sky Ride and the bug was back. So much that 2 months later I did the 140 mile Coast to Coast bike ride in 2 days for a local Charity
  I am proud to become part of the Sky Ride programme and I hope to see a lot more people out enjoying the freedom cycling gives you.
• Vicky Kitching There is nothing better than being on a bike in the fresh air. A sense of freedom, a sense of fun. Yes, I have been know to chuckle to myself whilst out on my two wheels. I have met so many new friends through cycling - and explored so many new 'unkown' areas via Breeze and SkyRide. Its a wonderful feeling knowing that I can encourage others to do the same. Cycling, its whatever you WANT it to be.
• Simon Groves Hi, I'm one of the newer Sky Ride Local Assistant Ride Leaders.
  
  I enjoy mountain biking and more recently road cycling. I commute by bike so ride most days, it is a great way to improve fitness. I like to build and repair my own bikes and I quite enjoy wheel building as its quite relaxing.