Tower Above the Town

Sunday 13th July 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
180 Mins 34 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
Bolton One Community Leisure Centre, Moor Lane BL3 5DB
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 45 mins  (3 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.
Road 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders

Bolton

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Sky Ride Local in Bolton

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.

Join us for an epic ride starting from Bolton's new flagship sports venue, Bolton One.  This ride is a climber's dream with over 1800ft of total ascent reaching a high point of 1056ft above sea level.  Don't forget to look behind you as you climb from Rivington to Belmont or you'll miss the spectacular panoramic view, with the Fylde Coast, Blackpool Tower and the Welsh Mountains all visible on a clear day.  We shall rest for a while before we start the return leg which includes a long steady descent back to Bolton. 

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 Bolton One in Bolton Casino/Mecca Bingo which has a huge car park & free parking on Sundays
Nearest Train Station
Bolton Train Station  
Changing Facilities Available?
Yes, at Bolton One - ask at reception  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Bolton One - ask at reception  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Steven Hartley Steven Hartley Hi all

    Ive been cycling on and off for the last ten years. This is my third year as a ride leader and Im back for more to help others enjoy cycling. I see it as a good social event as well as a great way to get fit and stay in shape.
  • Daria Przybyla Daria Przybyla
  • Emma Rose Emma Rose I have been cycling from ever since I can remember, daily as a way of getting around and for fun. I cycle on and off road, and I play bike polo.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Peter Howarth Thursday 17th July
    good ride but i would need to be fitter to do it again
  2. Alex Allen Sunday 13th July
  3. Neil illing Sunday 13th July
  4. Anthony Howarth Sunday 13th July