The Riverside Corridor Ride

Sky Ride Local in Leicester

This six mile ride explores the quiet roads and traffic-free paths around the River Soar and Belgrave Way. Starting at the Abbey Park Cafe, you'll make your way north on quiet roads to Rushey Mead before joining Leicester's hidden gem - the riverside corridor. Despite being within a stone's throw of Leicester's city centre, the watery corridor of the River Soar and the Grand Union canal has a distinctly green and rural feel. However look right as you follow the waterside paths and you'll see the hi-tech tower of Leicester's Space Centre, before entering the tranquil surroundings of Abbey Park for the final leg back to Belgrave Hall.

Please note that this ride not suitable for recumbent bikes and bike trailers.

Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Our Easygoing rides are great for building confidence for all abilities and ages along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes. They’re up to six miles long, with a gentle pace of around six miles an hour.
 

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
All ages are welcome. Those under the age of 5 must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order, 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. 

Meet the Ride Leaders

• Hilary Thumpston
• Mokhtar Elareshi Hi,
  I'm a passionate about encouraging people to get on their bikes.
  
  I've been cycling with Skyride since 2009 and I love cycling with them. I like to cycle and I usually ride a hybrid or mountain bike but I have also a race bike. The latter I use to cycle those lovely Leicester countryside.
  
  I cycled once with Leicester Forest but more often with Spokes ride and Of Course with Sky ride as assistant leader.
  
  I will be assisting leader rides in the Leicester and Birmingham areas this season and look forward to meeting you on these rides :-)
• Eric Ludlow Cat-loving cyclist, keen to share two-wheeled enjoyment. Long distance events, short pootles, on-road, off-road, fast or slow: it's all about having fun!

Rider Comments on the Route

1. Roger Lancaster Friday 11th July
   Good friendly leaders, with lots of advice and help. My first ride, but found it strange to be escorted across road junctions etc. in a group. But fully understand why.
2. Paul Dey Monday 22nd August
   
3. Jay Patel Thursday 18th August
   Learnt about additional cycling routes in Leicester
4. Ian Clare Wednesday 29th June
   Excellent ride, even taking into account the heat!!!!! First 'urban' ride and really nice having the leaders on point duty at junctions, especially with my son (6) who's not used to riding on the road. Thanks guys.