Abbey Park and Wolsey Island

Sunday 1st September 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.

Guided bike rides Organised rides supported by British Cycling Ride Leaders
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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
35 Mins 3 Miles Anyone 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
Easygoing Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding?  Easygoing rides are great for all abilities and ages, taking place along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes.

Leicester

Sky Ride Local
Starting Point & Postcode
Abbey Park Cafe Abbey Park LE4 5AQ
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.
1 hours 15 mins  (35 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 

Sky Ride Local in Leicester

Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Our Easygoing rides are great for building confidence for all abilities and ages along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes. They’re up to six miles long, with a gentle pace of around six miles an hour.

A gentle three mile ride along the River Soar through the beautiful and historic Abbey Park. There will be plenty of opportunities to see wildlife, wonderful scenery and historic buildings of Leicester on this mostly flat, family friendly ride. Follow in the footsteps of Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey in the grounds of the ancient Leicester Abbey on this short but well designed bike ride.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
All ages are welcome. Those under the age of 5 must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order, 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. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at Abbey Park Car Park, charges may apply.
Nearest Train Station
Leicester Train Station, 1.5 miles 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Mokhtar Elareshi Hi,
    I am a passionate about encouraging people to get on their bikes.

    I have been cycling with Sky ride since 2009 and I love cycling with them. I like to cycle and I usually ride a hybrid bike but I have also a mountain bike and a road bike. The latter I use to cycle those lovely Leicester countryside.

    I have cycled once with Leicester Forest but more often with Spokes ride and Of Course with Sky ride as assistant leader.

    I will be assisting leader rides in the Leicester and Birmingham areas this summer and look forward to meeting you on these rides :-)
  • Jeremy O'Dwyer Jeremy O'Dwyer
  • Tony Lenihan Tony Lenihan If you’ve got this far then you are well on the way to joining me on a Sky Ride and having a great time!!
    I’m Tony and I have been cycling all of my life-in fact I can’t remember a time when I haven’t owned a bike. Or two. Or three! My philosophy is simple-cycling is all about having fun.Losing weight, getting fit, making friends, feeling a sense of achievement and helping the environment are all happy side effects of that.
    If you are a new or returning cyclist then I know it can be a bit daunting, but cycling is the most accessible sport-you really don’t need to spend a fortune on a bike, or be a vision in Lycra ,or even know your chain from your cranks-just come along, join in and enjoy yourself .I guarantee that,as you ride along there will be a point,with the sun on your face and a few miles under your belt ,when you break out in a smile without even realising it!
    Sky Rides are a really great way of getting some fresh air and racking up a few miles in a safe environment with qualified Ride Leaders alongside you all the way
    Hope to see you on a ride very soon

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Paul Dey Monday 22nd August
  2. Paul Dey Monday 22nd August
    Lack of People

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