Discover Loughborough

Sky Ride Local in Leicestershire

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.

Starting out from Browns Lane Leisure Center you will tour Loughborough using many of it's excellent cycle routes. A stop at the newly refurbished train station for refreshments before returning via the canal

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. 

Children under the age of 5 must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Meet the Ride Leaders

• Richard Faulconbridge Hi, I have been cycling for 3 years after a knee operation. I have since completed numerous Sportives and also commute 2-3 times a week when work and family life allow. Last year (2012) I also completed the London 2 Paris bike ride, which was brilliant fun. I just want to help people get back out on their bikes and enjoy the freedom cycling can give you.
• Robert Robinson When I retired from my business at Christmas 2011 (just over 50 years as a Barber), I felt that I needed something to keep me active, so I decided to volunteer in order to put something back into the local community.
  
  I have an easy manner around people, as my occupation was first chatting to customers and second cutting their hair! I have a good knowledge of local cycling routes and I am looking forward to leading sky ride’s in the area .
  
  I joined Sustrans in 2012 as a Volunteer Ranger, covering the area from Ravenstone in Coalville to Wilson, near Castle Donington - most cyclists will have heard about the Cloud Trail which goes to Derby (Sustrans route No.6). This year I took on the role of Area Co-ordinator for Sustrans West Leicestershire, covering the area from Stoke Golding on the Warwickshire border to Wilson, on the Derbyshire border.
  
  I am a fit and active person,my interests have always been outdoor-based, and I enjoyed taking part in several sports - at a non-competitive level! I have also helped to form two walking clubs, one in Ibstock (which still meets occasionally) and a walking club for single people, which is still running. I have had lots of experience in leading walks and cycle rides in the past. I have recently completed my British Cycling Leader Course so that I can be involved in leading cycle rides in the County.
  
• Steve Hayward Hi
  I'm Steve I have loved bikes since I was 5 when I got my first set of wheels and have continued to ride since then. I ride for the fun of it and love to encourage others to get involved with cycling, I get involved in challenge rides when I can. I have completed rides such as coast to coast, Glasgow to Edinburgh and London Paris as well as numerous charity challenges such as the Princes Trust Palace to Palace rides the Loros and Rainbows rides and British Heart Foundation rides. You will find me on my bike most weekends enjoying the local sites through Sky Rides as well as just being out there on my bike. I look forward to meeting you on the Sky Rides or at one of the cycling festivals that happen around the county.