Worsley and the Bridgwater Canal

Sky Ride Local in Manchester

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.

This mainly level ride follows the Bridgewater Canal into one of the most picturesque towns in the outskirts of Manchester, with timber framed houses and two busy marinas along our route, there is always something to look at and admire. There will be chance for a bite to eat before heading back using Route 55 of the National Cycling Network which follows a disused railway line.  This really is a great off-road ride that will make you feel like you are nowhere near one of the biggest cities in the north.

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.

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!
  I also help out at my youngest's primary school as a Bikeability instructor
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  Looking forward to some good rides this summer so feel free to book a place.
  
• Darren Mercer I have been cycling regularly for a number of years, I did normally cycle alone, but at last years (2012) Sky Ride Manchester, I realised what a great set up British Cycling & Sky Ride was. In the last 12 months I have joined up, and been out on my bike all weekend, midweek and even night rides with Sky riders alike. I would encourage anyone to get out on a bike and give it a try.
• Debbie Fordham Hi there, welcome to your Sky Ride, I hope you are looking forwards to your forthcoming ride with us.
  I am a keen cyclist, I have always had a bike, but within the last 4 years, I've taken to the sport with great passion. Completing many Sky Rides before I became a Leader, of which I have been for 3 seasons now. I am the proud owner of both a hybrid & road bike (of which I have just treated myself to a new one!!!). I completed the first Great Manchester Cycle 52 miler, last year and again this year, both in good time, along with the M/cr to Blackpool in Jul 12 and Jul 13, my next challenge is already in my sights. Yet I enjoy going off road on the trails to, but not the cleaning of my bike afterwards. I get out on my bike as often as possible with different groups. You don't have to be able to do these miles to ride, but this could be the start of it. My aim is to get more people (of all ages) back on their bikes, to have fun, as well as remaining safe and to pass on some knowledge and tips.
  I enjoy the group rides as they give me the opportunity to meet new people and participate in an activity that I enjoy with like minded individuals.
  So welcome..... & lets go riding.
  Looking forwards to seeing you soon.