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

• Robert Maskell Hello my name is Rob.
  I have been cycling since my teens.
  My main interest is cycle touring, I was a member of West Bromwich CTC for a number of years.
  I really enjoyed the Sunday morning club runs and the weekends away youth hosteling.
  Now my cycling consists of day rides to local beauty spots covering around 40 miles, and cycling off road exploring the tracks and trails of the Wyre Forest and Cannock Chase,and of course leading Sky rides.
  I like to do all of the maintenance and repairs to my bikes myself.
  I currently have two bikes, a GT that I use for off road and a Ridgeback that I use for road work.
  Well I hope to see you out on a local Sky ride soon
  
• Neil Newman Hi
  My name is Neil. I have cycled since i was a child and still cycle to work each day. I have done lots of charity rides all over the country in that time, my personal best being John O’Groats to Lands End in ten days which i did in 2010 .
  This is my first year as a SKY Ride Leader and I’m really looking forward to getting out there and meeting new people and encouraging more people to cycle.
  Hope to see you all soon
  Neil
  
• Janet Steel Hello, I didn't get on a bike until in my twenties and then started using one to go a short journey to work, I started exploring Sustrans routes with a friend and eventually joined a cycling club which is a great way to meet people and explore the countryside as well as improve as a cyclist. I now enjoy teaching bikeability and encouraging anyone to get going on their bike.

Rider Comments on the Route

1. Neil Hucks Sunday 22nd June
   Great ride chaps, a bit of free advertising on the way home had a slow easy ride through New Hall valley with bib on got stopped three times , see you soon Neil
2. Robert Prichard Sunday 8th September
   
3. Jim Tierney Sunday 30th October
   My favourite ride!! Led by John with Hannes and Rob, thank you so much, really nice guys. Good pace today, see you all next spring. Jim T.
4. Andy Salmon Monday 22nd August
   The ride leaders were excellent - very professional, friendly and informative. The route had clearly been well planned out and it was very enjoyable. I'll be back!