Gormley Statue Ride

Sunday 20th 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
135 Mins 20 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
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.

Knowsley

Sky Ride Local
Starting Point & Postcode
Kirkby Leisure Centre, Cherryfield Drive, L32 8SA
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.
2 hours 55 mins  (2 hours 15 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 (road tyres) 

Sky Ride Local in Knowsley

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.

A beautiful and scenic route that is flat and mostly traffic free utilising the NCN Routes 62 & 81. The route passes along the Liverpool and Leeds canal. The ride will also take in the Sefton coastal path and the famous Gormley Iron Men statues. The ride will stop at Crosby marina for refreshments.The marina has plenty of picnic benches etc. Riders can also make use of the cafe which is situated in the main marina building.

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.



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Car Parking
Yes, at start point
Nearest Train Station
Kirkby, 1 mile 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Chris Bibby
  • Anneliese Trigg Anneliese Trigg Hi i'm Anneliese

    well year 4 for Sky Rides can't believe how much its grown from the begining!! I've been a Ride Leader at al the levels on many routes, a Route Planner for a fair few too, now this year i have moved again and extended into the Breeze Network so looking forward to what cycling brings this year, have fun and Happy Sky Riding!
  • Aaron Reading Aaron Reading Hi all,

    I'm a social rider, I cycle for pleasure and for a bit of fitness. My bike at the moment is a Marin mountain bike but I think I will get a road bike as well soon. I am a naturalist and love to cycle to places that I do a bit of wildlife spotting. I do like to share my knowledge, so feel free to ask me about wildlife things.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. keith simpson Sunday 14th July
  2. Neil Robinson Sunday 14th July
    The ride was well lead by Rob, however it was classed as a Challenging ride but the average speed was only 7 mph. Overall the route was well planned and the stop off at Crosby was very pleasant in the Sunshine. I would recommend that the ride was rated as 'Steady' as it is not possible to increase the speed when on the Canal Towpaths.

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