Cannon Hill Extreme - Strong Plus

Sky Ride Local in Birmingham

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.

This 30 mile ride has a bit of everything and will satisfy the more committed cyclist looking for a challenge. The ride starts and finishes at Cannon Hill Park, just off Edgbaston Road. Once out of the city, the leafy lanes and complete tree canopy make the miles go by effortlessly, you'll have to try not to stop to take in the beautiful scenery! You will encounter wide roads, narrow roads, long straights, hairpin bends, sharp climbs with fun descents. This is a perfect Strong Plus route.  Are you up for the challenge? Come on lets go!

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

• Mir Zaman Hi Folks,
  This is a great initiative nicely put together by Sky and British Cycling. I've been involved with these rides for the past couple of years now both as a participant and as Ride Lead and enjoyed every single one of them. I enjoy cycling in general and use a hybrid in different terrains to keep fit. As for this ride - I look forward to meeting you, we'll have some fun out on two wheels for a change and at the same time get a breath of 'fresh air' too...
  Ride Well with Care and always remember to Keep Safe..!!
  
• Robert Day Hi my name is Rob and i have been cycling now for around seven years and i love it. To be honest i think it's the best way to getting fit and you don't have to go mad.
  I am keen cyclist and enjoy getting out on my bike whenever I can. I heard about Sky ride four years ago and was keen to get involved, so hear I am...three years just sitting back and enjoying the countryside and learning new routes and this will be my first year as a Sky ride leader.
  I get out most days come rain or shine but not the snow, i have completed my first 100 mile sportive for Cancer research and enjoyed it so much i'm doing it again soon.
  I'm looking forward to meeting fellow cyclists and seeing the sights of Birmingham and surrounding areas.