Tour of East Leicestershire
Sunday 11th August at 10.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.
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| Cycling time | Ride distance | Suitable for | Distance from me | Ride level |
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| 110 Mins | 15 Miles | 8+ (children 8-15 with adult) Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. | ? Miles |
Steady
If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way.
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Leicester
14 Free places remaining
- Starting Point & Postcode
- Victoria Park Pavillion Café Victoria Park LE1 7RY
- Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
- 2 hours 30 mins (1 hours 50 mins cycling)
- Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
- Any
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Sky Ride Local in Leicester
If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.
Intrigue and insight are the order of the day on this 15 mile ride through the East Leicestershire countryside starting at the famous Victoria Park. This ride will retrace the route and events of the infamous 1919 Green Bicycle Murder Mystery, a crime which remains unsolved to this day. Become detective for the day and enjoy this education and fantastic bike ride rolled into one!
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.
Children under the age of 5 must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.
- Car Parking
- Yes, at Victoria Park Car Park
- Nearest Train Station
- Leicester
Meet the Ride Leaders
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Christine Keen
- Diarmuid Cullinane
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Peter Simmonds
Rider Comments on the Route
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A good follow on ride to the Cycling History Tour that ties in events of the 1919 Green Bicycle Murder Mystery. Thanks to leaders Christine, Hamish & Jeremy for a safe ride and informative ride
