Kingsbury Waterpark Explorer

Sunday 27th 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
30 Mins 3 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
Easygoing 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?  Easygoing rides are great for all abilities and ages, taking place along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes.
Starting Point & Postcode
Kingsbury Water Park meet on the seating area outside the Information Centre. B76 0DY
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.
1 hours 15 mins  (30 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 
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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Sky Ride Local in Birmingham

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.

Join us on this family ride around Kingsbury Water Park as we explore some of the lakes and paths in this lovely country park. We'll enjoy the sight of birds and wildfowl, and admire attractive views of the lakes. After our easy family ride why not check out some of the other things the park has to offer, from a miniature railway to an adventure playground and cafes. Our ride is just three miles, but there's lots of opportunities to ride a bit further too!

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. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at the start point, charges apply
Nearest Train Station
 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at the start point  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • David Baldwin David Baldwin Hi
    My name is David and I am your Sky assistant for today’s ride. I have been riding for many years and own a number of bikes suited for different terrains and rides. Roughly I average around 100 miles a week and always up for a ride and love to get new riders build up their distances. I hope you enjoy your ride today and book on again!
  • Darren Carlin Darren Carlin I am keen cyclist and enjoys getting out on my bike whenever I can. I heard about Skyride last year and was keen to get involved, so hear I am... I'm looking forward to meeting fellow cyclists and seeing the sights of Birmingham. I am a Bikeability Instructor and have been delivering this programme to local primary and secondary schools.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. James Forrester Sunday 8th September
    Great easy ride with young kids - instructors all great
  2. Paul Golding-Quigley Monday 8th July
  3. Farida Haider Thursday 1st September
  4. keith wyke Tuesday 23rd August
    Our 2nd Sky Ride - yet again great fun - Kingsbury is a lovely location - Leaders professional and very friendly - just booked our 3rd ride they are great !

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