Earlswood Explorer

Sunday 1st September at 2.00pm 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
70 Mins 8 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
Steady If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, 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.

Birmingham

Sky Ride Local
Starting Point & Postcode
Earlswood Craft Centre Wood lane B94 5JH
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.
1 hours 50 mins  (1 hours 10 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.
Any 

Sky Ride Local in Birmingham

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.

Join us for a nine mile circular ride around Earlswood as we discover the quiet lanes of this area. Our ride takes in traditional farms and country buildings full of history. A highlight of the ride is the section over the middle of Earlswood Reservoir, which is like cycling on water! An angler once famously caught a turtle in those waters - so keep your eyes peeled!

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 Craft Centre car park; only open from 10am
Nearest Train Station
Earlswood Railway Station, 1 mile  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • James Elliott Hi my name is James
    I have been cycling for over 20 years, but it's only been in the last year that i have started to get more involved.
    I am a member of Beacon Roads CC & have recently started racing on open roads and closed curcuits.
    Through being a Sky Ride Leader I hope to increase your enjoyment of cycling & look forward to seeing you all on a local sky ride.
  • Neil Newman Neil Newman Hi
    My name is Neil. I have cycled since i was a child and still cycle to work each day. I have done lots of charity rides all over the country in that time, my personal best being John O’Groats to Lands End in ten days which i did in 2010 .
    This is my first year as a SKY Ride Leader and I’m really looking forward to getting out there and meeting new people and encouraging more people to cycle.
    Hope to see you all soon
    Neil
  • Kamran Asmat Kamran Asmat This is my first year as a SKY RIDE LEADER. I have been cycling for the past three years to keep myself fit & to explore Birmingham and its surrounding areas. Always enjoyd cycling around CANALS & PARKS.
    I do like Mountain and off road cycling.
    I currently have a mountain bike "Specialized Hardrock Comp". I use "Specialized Hemisphere Armadillo Tyre" for on & off road cycling.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Ian Clare Monday 19th September
    Excellent ride, probably the most enjoyable one done so far. Good pace and length, not too challenging, for my 7 year old son, who really enjoyed it.
  2. Carl Miller Sunday 18th September
    great team and route, ideal for begginer riders and those lacking in a liittle road confidence.
  3. Poorva Jain Monday 12th September

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