A Tour of the South Ribble Mosses

Sunday 29th 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
This table shows information about the ride
Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
180 Mins 33 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.

South Ribble

Sky Ride Local
Starting Point & Postcode
In the car park at Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve Liverpool Road PR4 5YY
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.
4 hours 0 mins  (3 hours 0 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.
Road 

Sky Ride Local in South Ribble

You don’t have to be the next Bradley Wiggins, but you’ll need to know your way around a bike and be fairly fit to take part in our Challenging rides. If you’re comfortable riding with other people and fancy a fresh challenge, these rides are perfect for you. They start at around twenty miles long, and are paced at between 11 and 12 miles an hour.

A meandering ride through the quiet villages and rural roads around the mosses of the South Ribble area. Plenty to see along the way from canal boats to vast greenhouses and even a four foot owl perched on a tree!

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please make sure your bike is in good working order and 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 Start or adjacent roads
Nearest Train Station
Croston, 5 miles  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • David Gara 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.
  • Helen Singleton Hi I am a keen cyclist who likes to encourage my friends and colleagues to join me on rides at weekends, You will see us around the Trough Of Bowland and climbing over Belmont but I don't expect the local rides to be as hilly, was good practice for cycling Coast to Coast there and back, 380 miles in four days in June.

    Two years ago I completed a number of the Local Sky Rides and enjoyed them so much thougth it would be a fantastic idea to volunteer and get involved if they were to be repeated. I went out every weekend last summer 2011 and really enjoyed meeting everyone on the rides.

    I enjoy the group rides as they give me the opportunity to meet new people and particpate in an activity that I enjoy with like minded individuals.

    Recently completed a coaching and training course.
  • Keith Singleton Keith Singleton A keen year round cyclist, with a good milage under my belt, cycle to work a great deal, and get out at every availible oppurtunity.
    love the outdoors and fresh air, get satisfaction from passing my knowledge ansd skillls on, to enable other people to enjoy cycling.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Mark Findlow Sunday 29th September

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