The Ice Cream Cycle

Sunday 27th 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
135 Mins 20 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.
Starting Point & Postcode
Northgate Arena, Lower Car Park Victoria Road CH2 2AU
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 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) 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Cheshire West and Chester

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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 Cheshire West and Chester

A beautiful route through the Cheshire countryside on traffic free cycle path and quiet country lanes to the famous Cheshire Ice Cream Farm with a chance to sample their wares!

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 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 Northgate Arena Leisure Centre or Gorse Stacks Car Park CH1 3EQ, 100m from Northgate Arena. Car parking charges occur for both however there are other car parks available and on-street parking.
Nearest Train Station
Chester 1 mile 
Changing Facilities Available?
Yes, at start point  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at start point  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Mark Staker Mark Staker Hi,

    I'm Mark, am 38 years old and am far from being the physical shape of a pro rider! I enjoy riding, whether it is Mountain Biking, or Road Riding. This will be my first season as a Sky ride leader, having recently qualified. I have been riding for longer than care to remember, and enjoy riding with mixed ability groups.

    I look forward to seeing you on a ride soon.
  • Philip Latham I got into cycling as a way of improving my fitness,commuting to work four to five days a week, and saving a bit of money in the process. I love testing myself and have completed several 100 mile sportives. I want to help inspire people to challenge themselves, whether that means mega challenges or simply getting on their bike and going for a leisurely spin with new friends I hope you will join me on a ride soon.
  • Martin Sambrook This is my first year as a Sky Ride Leader but I have been an avid supporter of the organisation for well over twelve months now. Having participated in and supported on countless organised Sky Rides, I felt it was time to take the plunge and get officially accredited.

    When I first invested in a MTB, the cycling bug well and truly hit me and after putting in more and more miles each week, the natural progression was to invest in a Road Bike. I have been amazed by scenic parts of the Wirral and Cheshire, which before discovering cycling, I never knew existed, right here on my doorstep!

    I get equal pleasure these days from both MTB and Road Cycling but derive most pleasure from the social interaction of cycling with a group of like-minded people. I’m looking forward to meeting more and more of you “like-minded people” on upcoming Sky Rides.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Maria Flynn Sunday 1st September
  2. Susan Fisher Sunday 1st September
  3. Linsey Dixon Sunday 1st September
    Great ride, leaders were fantastic, really helpful, friendly and welcoming!
  4. Alison Hutton Sunday 1st September