Worsley and the Bridge Water Canal

Sunday 29th June 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
75 Mins 10 Miles 8+ (children 8-15 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
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
Rendezvous 1 Car Park (furthest point from the main building) Ann Lane off Higher Green Lane M29 7QQ
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.
2 hours 0 mins  (1 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.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres) 
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Manchester

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Sky Ride Local in Manchester

This mainly level ride follows the Bridgewater Canal into one of the most picturesque towns in the outskirts of Manchester, with timber framed houses and two busy marinas along our route, there is always something to look at and admire. There will be chance for a bite to eat before heading back using Route 55 of the National Cycling Network which follows a disused railway line.  This really is a great off-road ride that will make you feel like you are nowhere near one of the biggest cities in the north.

Please note if heavy rain has persisted the trail will be muddy (and therefore lots more fun) so be advised to bring appropriate attire.

If you’re fairly confident on your bike on dirt and gravel surfaces and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Off-Road Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, there is barely a metre of tarmac in sight on these rides so come and enjoy the scrunch of gravel and the squelch of mud under your tyres with us! Rides are between 6 and 15 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. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at at start location, Rendezvous 1 Car Park (please ensure you park at the furthest point from the main building)
Nearest Train Station
Walkden Station, 3 miles 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Mark O'Connor Mark O'Connor Hello there fellow cyclists.Been a Ride Leader now for 4 years and I`m as enthusiastic as I was then so hence you will still see my ugly mug on the rides!I daily ride my Company bike to work as I refused a Company car so I travel approx 18 miles per day with occasional diversion to the local watering hole.Love the freedom of cycling and as my partner Mandy says "Its like being 12 again we can go anywhere".
    Im always willing to help and advise people with anything regarding cycling BUT I expect people to bring spare tube/repair kit/multitool etc anything else and we can usually get people up and running again soon with the help of the other leaders.Most of all though enjoy yourselves and welcome to Skyride.Its a blast.
  • Steve Owen I have been cycling for most of my life, either competing or for pleasure, having competed in Time Trials, Mountain bike races and Triathlons over the years.

    I am currently a Mountainbike skills instructor and a National Standards cycle instructor @ www.sacredrider.com.
  • David Taylor
  • Galib Dad

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Marion Doherty Friday 18th July
  2. Susan BUTLER Tuesday 15th July
  3. Susan BUTLER Tuesday 15th July
  4. Susan BUTLER Tuesday 15th July