Les Tours de Lancs

Sunday 3rd August at 10.00am 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
135 Mins 24 Miles 11+ (children 11-15 with adult) 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
Challenging You don’t have to be the next Bradley Wiggins, but you’ll need to be fairly fit to take part in Challenging ride. As well as covering a good distance, there may well be a few hills along the way! If you fancy a fresh challenge, these rides are perfect for you.
Starting Point & Postcode
Under the guilded arched gated entrance to Whitehall Park Entrance corner of Bolton Road and Queens Road BB3 2LZ
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.
3 hours 15 mins  (2 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.
Road 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Blackburn with Darwen

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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 Blackburn with Darwen

You don’t have to be the next Bradley Wiggins, but you’ll need to know your way around a bike and be fairly fit to take part in our Challenging rides. If you’re comfortable riding with other people and fancy a fresh challenge, these rides are perfect for you. They start at around twenty miles long, and are paced at between 11 and 12 miles an hour.

Up for a real challenge?!

Le Tour de Lancs rewards you with breathtaking views of the many towers and follies of Lancashire from Darwen Tower to Holcombe.But you have to work for it! Put your hill climbing to the test and enjoy the relaxed descents through beautiful villages and superb countryside with great café stops too.

There are some busier roads, so if you're looking for tips on riding on the roads you're in great hands with your experienced and confident Ride Leaders.

Come and join this challenging ride with us in hilly and lovely Lancashire.

This is a really tough route, make sure your gears are working and you have brought your climbing legs with you!

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. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at Queens Rd and Whitehall Rd
Nearest Train Station
Darwen Train Station, 1.5 miles 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Mat the Landlord at the Park Inn Pub at 1 - 3 Cemetry Rd is happy for us to use the facilities. His number is 07812 997697. He is aware of what the ride is etc  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Jason Mayor Jason Mayor Hi. This is my fourth year leading SKY Ride Local. I am a regular cycle commuter and like nothing more that getting the whole family on their bikes and going for a ride. I have done a few longer charity rides and sportives.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Cliff Seggie Saturday 12th July
  2. Cliff Seggie Saturday 12th July
  3. hitesh patel Saturday 12th July
  4. Peter Falcon Monday 10th October
    Great ride, good leaders. Some challenging hills from start to finish. Shame about the weather - thankfully rain didn't come down heavily until 6 miles from the end ...