Fort Vale

Sunday 20th 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 9 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
Ward End Park, Car Park, Washwood Heath Road B8 2HF
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 0 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) 
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Sky Ride Local in Birmingham

A ride around a changing area of Birmingham, passing by industry and around the former forest of Castle Vale. Best remembered as being an airfield and Spitfire factory, or for the 34 1970s tower blocks, now long gone from the redeveloped estate.

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 Ward End Park car park. Car Park enterance is on Washwood Heath Road
Nearest Train Station
Stechford - 1 mile from the start location. 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Chris Parry Chris Parry Hiya
    I completed a few rides last year as a sky ride leader . Every one was great and am looking forward to cycling again this year with sky , meeting new and familiar faces .
    I cycle to work most days ,and cycle with a few mates a couple of times a week ,it's all good fun .
    Hope to see you soon.
    Chris
  • David Wilkinson David Wilkinson I commute to/from work by cycle, in all traffic, in all weather. My cycle is a serious road traffic vehicle, not a toy, and cycling is a way of getting around quickly and at almost no cost.

    SkyRides are different - a chance to get out with others, take it easy, chat, and encourage others to enjoy getting onto two (or one or three!) wheels in a safe, gentle environment.
  • Steven Holland Steven Holland I used to cycle a great deal as a young man but stopped in my early twenties. I got a fairly average Mountain bike when I was forty and have got back into cycling again. I like to ride on the local canal network in Birmingham for exercise. On a personal afternoon cycle I will travel 10 to 20 miles (mostly off road). On a full day out I may cycle 30 to 40 miles. I assited on several rides in Birmingham last year.

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