Premier Waterside Ride

Sky Ride Local in Birmingham

This 18 mile circular route takes in some of Birmingham's most impressive parks offering a sense of wilderness in an urban environment. The ride starts off in the fantastic surroundings of Sutton Park then it’s on to Kingsbury Water Park with its 15 lakes. The ride also passes through the Belfry Golf Course, the picturesque Bodymoor Heath, Langley Hall and the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal. This impressive tour of Birmingham offers some captivating scenery and provides an enjoyable ride for those that like a challenge.

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. 

Meet the Ride Leaders

• Philip Innamorati Forty something Motorcyclist who swapped Horse Power for Pedal Power & became a Born Again Cyclist back in May 2012.
  
  Rode a couple of Strong Plus Rides in 2012 & was inspired to become a Ride Leader in 2013.
  Completed BCC Ride Leader course in April 2013 & have been out in Birmingham & Burton as an Assistant Ride Leader.
  
  Made Redundant 31st July 13; so went straight out & completed the National Standards Cycle Instructors course & hoping to forge a career in encouraging more people to get into (& back into!) Cycling.
  
  Bought my 1st ever Road Bike at beginning of July & had 5 weeks to get used to both lever gears & 'cleats' before riding in the inaugural 'RideLondon100' in August 2013!
  
  Hope to meet you all on a ride real soon...
• James Elliott Hi my name is James
  I have been cycling for over 20 years, but it's only been in the last year that i have started to get more involved.
  I am a member of Beacon Roads CC & have recently started racing on open roads and closed curcuits.
  Through being a Sky Ride Leader I hope to increase your enjoyment of cycling & look forward to seeing you all on a local sky ride.
• Andy Stowe Hi
  I am pleased to be leading Skyrides again this year, and am looking forward to meeting again those of you who joined us last year, and the new people looking for enjoyable cycling. For information, I am a cyclist of over 40 years, starting off predominantly on road bikes, and moving to MTB and other types of cycling over the years, and at the moment I ride with Bham Running and Triathlon (BRAT) Club, looking after novice cyclists looking to improve their cycling for competition. I ride a Scott CR1 Pro Carbon road bike, a Specialised Mountain Bike and a Cannondale commuter bike.
  Having lived in Birmingham most of my life I am confident I will know something of interest in all areas of the city...but always want know more!
  
  My day job is working for Sustrans as a Bike It Officer in the Bike North Birmingham programme delivering the whole range of the cycling activity and also working with many adults in order to help improve their cycling skills and confidence when on the bike.

Rider Comments on the Route

1. david king Sunday 13th July
   Thanks to Neil and his colleagues for a well-run ride.
2. Gary Baker Sunday 13th July
   
3. Gary Baker Sunday 13th July
   
4. Lyndley Jenks Saturday 12th July