Clayton Vale Easyrider

Sky Ride Local in Manchester

Clayton Vale Local Nature Reserve is a fantastic green area of reclaimed urban countryside. Originally a quiet river valley, the Vale was changed dramatically during the industrial period. However since being redeveloped in the 1980’s this 140 acre site is once again a wonderful place to visit. Much loved by walkers and families, the area is teeming with wildlife. And it is perfect for our bike ride. Enjoy this little peace of countryside right in the heart of east Manchester.

Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Our Easygoing rides are great for building confidence for all abilities and ages along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes. They’re up to six miles long, with a gentle pace of around six miles an hour.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
All ages are welcome. Those under the age of 5 must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order, 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

• Paul Farrell A Sky Ride participant since 2009 and a Ride Leader since 2010, I enjoy cycling most weekends and sometimes during the week as well.
  
  Most of the time, I stick to my own slow(ish) steady pace, but I think it's good to challenge myself occasionally and try going that little bit further or faster.
  
  It always seems easier when I'm riding with a group, so you'll often see me on Sky Rides as a participant, when I'm not needed as a leader. I'm also a big fan of social rides and I've recently joined Withington Wheelers, a South Manchester cycling club that caters for people of all abilities.
  
  Hope to see you on a ride soon.
  
  Paul
• Anna Smith Hello, I'm Anna! An all-biking all-round cycling enthusiast! I am a cycling instructor and work in schools all around Manchester hopefully encouraging the next generation to love bikes and their capacity as much as I do. I run community events and power the music from our home made bicycle powered generators. I look forward to bicycling and sharing bike stories with you soon :)
• Sarah Shard My name is Sarah and I am a 'Breeze leader'. I am from East Manchester.
  
  In my spare time i enjoy hockey, swimming, running, cycling and football. Ive delivered many breeze rides now and we have had some good feedback and met lots of great people.
  
  My cycling experience includes riding along the 'Most Dangerous Road in The World' in Bolivia, South America in 2009 and completing the 'Manchester to Chester' ride and 'Manchester 100km' bike rides in 2012.
  
  The rides are sociable, enjoyable and good fun. They are adaptable for all ages and abilities so don't worry if you've not been on a bike for a while, we are there to help! Hope to see you on the next bike ride!