Pennine Escape - Strong Plus

Sky Ride Local in Manchester

Challenging rides on the road for adults only

If you’ve been riding a road bike for a while, and perhaps been thinking about joining a cycling club, these rides – brand new for 2012 – are for you. The prospect of a speedy pace over twenty to fifty miles, and the strong likelihood of some hills thrown in along the way, means our Ride Strong Plus rides are not for the faint-hearted.

Starting and finishing at The National Cycling Centre home of Team GB, this challenging ride follows quiet country lanes through the Medlock valley before passing through the outskirts of Daisy Nook and over Hartshead Pike, where you'll feel a world away from the hustle-and-bustle of Manchester.  Then it's onto the picturesque village of Uppermill before enjoying the route back to the National Cycling Centre.  Remember to bring your cycling legs!

If you've already tried one of our Ride Strong Plus rides and you're ready for the next challenge, why not try a British Cycling Sportive?

Additional Information

As these are adult only rides, designed for cyclists progressing from the standard Ride Strong level, the pace of the ride could increase to 15mph at the discretion of the Ride Leader.

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.

Location and Route

Meet the Ride Leaders

• David Gara Always loved cycling. Got back into it a few years ago after hiring a mountain bike on holiday. Now all the family is hooked - my eldest is also a Skyride leader! Looking forward to some good rides this summer so feel free to book a place.
  Also help out at my youngest's primary school as a Bikeability instructor.
• Adam Condron Hi My name's Adam and I love to ride my bike. I remember the absolute joy it used to give me as a kid and how I lost that joy when I learnt how to drive. In the last 5 years I have got on my bike again and I now ride nearly every day and I love it as much as I did when I was younger. Through skyride I have made some great mates that I go riding with most weekends. This year I have joined the skyride team so that I can help others re-discover the massive amount of fun you can have riding your bike with your mates. So bring your bike and be prepared to make some new friends and have laugh, oh and it's good for you too !