A Ride Back in Time

Sunday 6th July 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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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
165 Mins 28 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.
Starting Point & Postcode
Bike Park Town Hall Square LE1 9BG
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.
3 hours 45 mins  (2 hours 45 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.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders

Leicester

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Sky Ride Local in Leicester

A 28 mile circular tour to the North Leicestershire town of Loughborough. This ride showcases some of the best country lanes that the area has to offer. Follow in the footsteps of Roman ancestors whilst you visit the welcoming villages and towns of Rothley, Mountsorrel, Cotes, Barrow, Cossington and Quorn. An ice cream at Stonehurst Farm shop will provide much needed refreshments.

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.

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 Rutland street NCP.
Nearest Train Station
Leicester Train Station, 0.8miles. 
Changing Facilities Available?
Yes, at At Bike Park  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at At Bike Park  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Jeremy O'Dwyer Jeremy O'Dwyer
  • Steve Hill Steve Hill Club cyclist for over 50 years
    Have enjoyed varying success at time trials, road races, trail quests, track, audax events, etc
    Completed the Coast-to-Coast, the Corrieyairack Challenge, have finished a Land's End to John O'Groats tour and when young and couldn't afford gears, cycled from Leicester to Cape Wrath & back on single fixed.
    Ride road bikes, mountain bikes, tricycles, tandem tricycles - and still haven't mastered the unicycle yet
    Enjoyed leading and participating in the Skyrides since 2009, meeting many new fellow cyclists, and making the most of the cycle routes in Leicester town and county

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Lesley Matthews Sunday 6th July
    My first ride with skyride and I was blown away by the friendliness, the laughter, the amazing countryside and the fantastic leadership of the 2 guys in charge. Finding skyride is the best thing I've done in years! Thank you.
  2. Jim Mitchinson Monday 26th September
    Varied ride, country lanes & busy roads. The mixed ability of the group caused it to split into 2/3 groups which "in my opinion" spoilt the enjoyment of riding in a large group! Thank you
  3. Stephanie Walker Sunday 25th September
    liked the section of country lanes, but alot of time spent crossing busy roads, traffic lights, going through housing estates and weaving on and off the cycle paths.
  4. Ebrahim Makda Sunday 14th August

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