The Hurworth Burn Reservoir Romp

Sky Ride Local in Middlesbrough

If you’re fairly confident on your bike on dirt and gravel surfaces and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Off-Road Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, 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! Rides are between 6 and 15 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.

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.
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. 

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.
• Gerard McBride This is my fourth year as a Sky Ride Leader and I love cycling! I cycle for fun at the weekends, and most weekdays I use the bike to get to work, a round trip of around 24 miles.
  
  I'll help you get the most from your bike, and show you some great routes to enjoy with family and friends. I have made some great friends via Sky Ride, and I'm sure that once you've tried one, you'll be back for more!.
  
  Looking forward to seeing you soon!
  
• Hazel Wright My name is Hazel. I am passionate about how cycling and other physical activity can help people keep fit and healthy. I love cycling, especially mountain biking. I want to get as many ladies as possible out on their bikes and help them to reap the benefits. Have fun, meet new people, get fit, lose weight, relieve stress.....whatever your reason, cycling is brilliant and anyone can do it. Come along to a ride or event and check us out.