The Urban Escape

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.

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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
90 Mins 14 Miles 8+ (children 8-15 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
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

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Sky Ride Local
Starting Point & Postcode
Alexander Sports Stadium, Stadium Way Walsall Road B42 2LR
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 30 mins  (1 hours 30 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 

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You can book up to a total of 5 places on this ride and you'll be asked for each person's details during the registration process.

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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.

Alexander Stadium, one of Birmingham's premier sporting venues provides the backdrop for this 14 mile introduction to urban cycling. The ride will be on quieter roads through Handsworth and West Bromwich, leading onto the National Cycling Network Route Five through to the impressive Sandwell Valley. Even though this ride is only a few miles out of the city centre you will get a real feel of the countryside - a real breath of fresh air!

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 Alexander Stadium (start/finish location)
Nearest Train Station
Perry Barr, 1 mile 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Colin Reed I used to ride my bike a lot as a young boy and really enjoyed it. Much later I taught my own children how to ride. And occasionally I used to cycle commute in London. In 2011 I decided to get fit and began riding my bike 5 miles to work. The fresh air every morning was fantastic. Yes it was a little hard at first, but after a few weeks it became easy. After a few months I went out one day and cycled more than 10 miles! That gave me enough courage to try some easy bike rides with a cycling club and I rode further than I ever imagined! I loved cycling through the quiet countryside soaking up the beautiful scenery. So I finally caught the cycling bug!! Since then I've done many club rides, a few sportives, and two charity bike rides including 450 miles from Paris to Birmingham. In the last 2 years I've come a long way - it seems unbelievable - but if I can do it, anyone can!! I look forward to seeing you on a ride soon!
  • Jennifer Coombs
  • Carl Miller Carl Miller Hi there, I started cycling in march 2011 and after taking part in a few Sky Rides found myself hooked. I now cycle to work daily and try to get at least a couple of distance rides in each week. I am looking forward to participating in the Sky Ride program again this year and am looking forward to meeting new riders.
    I am a keen scuba diver and enjoy most outdoor activities

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. adrian connolly Sunday 9th June
    team leadeder were going to fast.they were allways up the front, and they lost a rider at sandwell valley when his bike broke down
  2. Martin Woodhall Monday 31st October
  3. Claire Horobin Sunday 23rd October
    A really enjoyable ride. The leaders kept a good pace and were very supportive throughout. If it comes up again, do it!
  4. Brian Chetwynd-Bate Saturday 15th October
    I've done a few skyrides to date and they have all been good. Our leader Lisa was good as usual and I look forward to more skyrides next year.

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