A Glimpse of a Bygone Industrial Age

Sunday 6th October 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
140 Mins 21 Miles 11+ (children 11-15 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
Challenging You don’t have to be the next Bradley Wiggins, but you’ll need to be fairly fit to take part in Challenging ride. As well as covering a good distance, there may well be a few hills along the way! If you fancy a fresh challenge, these rides are perfect for you.

Manchester

Sky Ride Local
Starting Point & Postcode
Salford Sports Village car park Littleton Road M7 3NQ
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.
3 hours 0 mins  (2 hours 20 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.
Hybrid (off road tyres) 

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Sky Ride Local in Manchester

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.

You may be lucky enough to spot Wild Orchids and Primulas on this 21 mile ride.  The trail meanders along the once bustling East Lancashire Railway line and the Irwell Sculpture Trail before joining the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal.  Home to Kingfishers, Herons and Swans, Moses Gate Country Park provides a welcome stop before cycling on to Blackleach Country Park. Blackleach is a fine example of how vision can transform an industrial wasteland into an area of natural beauty.  The trail can get muddy in places so wider tyres are a sensible choice on this ride.

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. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at Salford Sports Village
Nearest Train Station
Salford Train Station, 2.3 miles 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • James Griffin I have been riding for a good few years now, commute to work daily so use to the habits of or four wheeled friends, yet am regually impressed by their indunity to find ways to get in my way, Day time job instructing adults and children how to ride safely on the roads.Last year was my second year as a Sky ride leader and enjoyed ever ride meeting interesting people of all ages and bikes, Each ride has a good feel to it and fellow riders and leaders have been jolly and socialable. I look forward to this years rides meeting new riders wanting to try somthing new and our regulars who help the rides go well. see you on Sunday .
  • Julia Klinger-Moore Julia Klinger-Moore I was introduced to cycling at a young age and have been addicted ever since. My aim is to help as many people as possible, especially women, have the same opportunity. Cycling is a great way to get around and to keep fit, but more importantly it's really fun! I look forward to meeting you soon.
  • Mark Riley

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Octavia Annand Saturday 15th October
  2. Michael Holt Saturday 8th October
  3. Alan Wardle Monday 3rd October
    Had a nightmare - chain snapped half way thru and couldnt be fixed. Nobodys fault apart from my lack of experience in getting into the right gear at the right time. I would particularly like to thank the team leader and other guides who spent 20 minutes trying to get me back up and running. Ah well £20 pound lighter and a 10 mile taxi trip back to the starting point and all was well again.
  4. Joy Lummis Sunday 2nd October

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