A Ride to Pebble Beach

Sunday 13th July 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.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
75 Mins 7 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.
Starting Point & Postcode
The 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.
1 hours 45 mins  (1 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.
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 quick route from the centre of the city to a traffic free green corridor.  A little over 6.5 miles up the Old Great Central Railway Line to the edge of the city, calling at Leicester's famous pebble beach on the return leg! Discover a bygone industrial past and celebrate Leicester's cultural heritage as you meander back towards Bede Park an award winning riverside park and then on to the finish at the Bike Park.

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.

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 do not need to register and must be in a BSI approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.



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Nearest Train Station
Leicester Train Station, 0.5 miles 
Changing Facilities Available?
Yes, at Changing rooms are available in the Bike Park.  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Toilets are available in the Bike Park.  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Susan Doram I have recently re-discovered cycling through Sky Ride. It's a great opportunity to get out into the fresh air, see some of our beautiful countryside, meet other riders and most importantly enjoy the much deserved tea and cakes after the ride :-)
  • Anita Cheng

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Paul Dey Monday 22nd August
  2. Paul Dey Monday 22nd August
  3. Paul Dey Monday 22nd August
  4. Wendy Paine Saturday 30th July
    Good easy ride, great for children and families