Brockholes Discovery Ride

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
60 Mins 7 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
Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, PR5 0AG
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), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Preston

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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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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.
A quiet mainly flat route on mostly tarmac cycle paths beautiful Brockholes Nature Reserve along the banks of the River Ribble following the Guild Wheel to Frenchwood and then returning back to the Nature Reserve.

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 BSI approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.



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Car Parking
Yes, at start point, charges apply
Nearest Train Station
Preston, 5 miles 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at start point  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • David Naylor I enjoy cycling both road bike and mountain bike, done a couple of 100mile+ sportives, not the fastest but not the slowest either. Completed a 263mile sponsored ride in 19 1/2 hrs riding from Edinburgh Castle to Lincoln Castle.Looking to do some touring this year with the aim of going around france next year
  • Jason Meers Jason Meers Skyride Leader based in Leyland, Lancashire.
    Fourth year as a ride leader.
    Mainly focused on family rides and on-road rides around Preston and Chorley
  • Daria Przybyla Daria Przybyla

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Jane Wade Sunday 28th July
    Really enjoyed the ride. A very pleasant cycle ride with a gentle pace.