Wartime Leicester

Sunday 3rd August 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
120 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.
2 hours 45 mins  (2 hours 0 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 
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From Leicester's new bike park this ride takes you back in time to the night of 19th November 1940 and the Leicester blitz. See what effect the bombing raid had on the shape of our city as we cycle on traffic free and suburban roads. History, stories, architecture and a great ride - this circular route of around 7.5 miles has it all. 

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 BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.



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Car Parking
Yes, at On street parking bays in the area. Halford street NCP carpark (not suitable for roof mounted bike carriers). Pay and display at certain times.
Nearest Train Station
Leicester Train Station, 0.5 miles 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Indoor market, through passageway opposite (250m). BHS shop on Gallowtree Gate (50m).  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Jeremy O'Dwyer Jeremy O'Dwyer
  • Tony Lenihan Tony Lenihan If you’ve got this far then you are well on the way to joining me on a Sky Ride and having a great time!!
    I’m Tony and I have been cycling all of my life-in fact I can’t remember a time when I haven’t owned a bike. Or two. Or three! My philosophy is simple-cycling is all about having fun.Losing weight, getting fit, making friends, feeling a sense of achievement and helping the environment are all happy side effects of that.
    If you are a new or returning cyclist then I know it can be a bit daunting, but cycling is the most accessible sport-you really don’t need to spend a fortune on a bike, or be a vision in Lycra ,or even know your chain from your cranks-just come along, join in and enjoy yourself .I guarantee that,as you ride along there will be a point,with the sun on your face and a few miles under your belt ,when you break out in a smile without even realising it!
    Sky Rides are a really great way of getting some fresh air and racking up a few miles in a safe environment with qualified Ride Leaders alongside you all the way
    Hope to see you on a ride very soon
  • Steve Paine Steve Paine

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Andrew Drury Friday 11th July
  2. David Hawkins Friday 11th July
  3. anthony bustin Friday 14th June
  4. David Kirkland Friday 2nd March
    If you want to see what happened during the war in Leicester then this is an excellent ride.

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