The Chocolate Trail

Sunday 13th 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
60 Mins 6 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
Rowheath Pavilion car park Heath Road B30 1HH
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 30 mins  (1 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.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres) 
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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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One for the chocolate lover! This six mile route takes you through some of the most beautiful parks in Birmingham en route to Bournville, the chocolate capital of England! With a mixture of traffic-free paths, canal towpaths and minor suburban roads, this ride provides a family friendly feel. The beautiful little Victoria Park and Birmingham Botanical Gardens provide variety to this stunning bike ride.

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 the left hand side of the road just before the Pavillion or on Heath Road
Nearest Train Station
Bournville (0.5 miles away) 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • 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.
  • 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!
  • Graham Hankins Graham Hankins Hi

    My name's Graham Hankins, I have been cycling in Birmingham for over 20 years and I am presently the secretary of Push Bikes, the Birmingham Cycling Campaign. I am also a trained 'Bikeability' Cycle Tutor.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Mitchell Davis Sunday 1st June
  2. ray saunders Sunday 18th May
    very good start to the season in nice weather
  3. Alison Haywood Sunday 18th May
  4. Adrian connolly Sunday 18th May

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