Discover the Fallowfield Loopline

Sunday 7th September 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
105 Mins 12 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
Front car park (outside Evans Cycles) National Cycling Centre Stuart Street M11 4DQ
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 30 mins  (1 hours 45 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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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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Starting and finishing at the National Cycling Centre, home of Team GB, this 12 mile out-and-back ride showcases the traffic-free Manchester Cycleway (AKA The Fallowfield Loop Line). Being a former railway line, the route is flat and well surfaced, and only deviates onto the road for a short 200 metre stretch. Chorlton Park at the midway point of the route provides an ideal stopping point for some food and drink.

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



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Car Parking
Yes, at National Cycling Centre
Nearest Train Station
Ashbury's 
Changing Facilities Available?
Yes, at National Cycling Centre  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at National Cycling Centre  

Meet the Ride Leaders

    To be confirmed

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. John Dewhurst Friday 18th July
    Great route to ride, but road crossings a bit hazardous, and half way break next to a park bench with no loo was a bit disappointing. Good tarmac pathway.
  2. Diane Marren Monday 14th July
  3. Samantha Garrity Monday 14th July
    A great route, taking in canal towpaths, trails and paths. Fairly easy ride and went at a faster pace than expected. But I enjoyed going a bit faster.
  4. veronica proctor Sunday 13th July