Cannon Hill Extreme

Sunday 13th 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
180 Mins 30 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
Outside Midlands Art Centre, Cannon Hill Park Edgbaston Road B12 9QH
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.
4 hours 0 mins  (3 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.
Road 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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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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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.

This 30 mile ride has a bit of everything and will satisfy the more committed cyclist looking for a challenge. The ride starts and finishes at Cannon Hill Park, just off Edgbaston Road. Once out of the city, the leafy lanes and complete tree canopy make the miles go by effortlessly, you'll have to try not to stop to take in the beautiful scenery! Encountering wide roads, narrow roads, long straights, hairpin bends and sharp climbs with fun descents, this is a perfect Challenging route. Come on lets go!

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 Midlands Arts Centre Car Park, off Edgbaston Road.
Nearest Train Station
University approximately 1.5 miles away. 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Midlands Arts Centre and Cannon Hill Park  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Gareth Somers Gareth Somers Hello "Sky Riders"

    I came back to cycling some several years ago with an eight mile Sunday morning ride to try and get fit for my first thirty two mile charity ride.
    Then I truly got the bug, I love being out on my bike in all weather especially in the sun and ridding with like minded cyclists.
    I joined the Skyride team in 2013 and love to see the enjoyment people get (both young and old) from getting out on the bikes and exploring the countryside.I hope you enjoy your Skyride as much as the ride leaders do!
    Really looking forward to spreading the word of how much fun cycling can be, lets hope the sun shines this summer on our Sky Rides!!

    Ride safe, looking forward to meeting you on your next Sky Ride.

    Gareth
  • Carl Miller Carl Miller Hi there, I started cycling in march 2011 and after taking part in a few Sky Rides found myself hooked. I now cycle to work daily and try to get at least a couple of distance rides in each week. I am looking forward to participating in the Sky Ride program again this year and am looking forward to meeting new riders.
    I am a keen scuba diver and enjoy most outdoor activities
  • Luke Harlow Luke Harlow Hi,
    If you are new to Sky ride or returning welcome :-)
    I've been riding a variety of bikes since I was a child, and as an adult have:
    mountain biked,
    road raced,
    toured the country,
    and even raised money for charity.

    I'm always keen to chat and if i can do anything to help you out. please let me know.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. jayesh patel Sunday 15th June
  2. Jackie Shab Sunday 15th June
  3. George McLaughlin Sunday 15th June
    Best ride so far this year. Ride Leaders were all different in their own way thus making a perfect balance. Thanks for giving us a great ride!
  4. Oliver Mihailovic Sunday 9th March

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