Quest for the Summer Wine

Sky Ride Local in Kirklees

Come and join us on this fantastic challenging ride taking in 27 amazing miles around the Kirklees district.  As anybody from the area will know Huddersfield is hilly and this ride really makes the most of this.  Climbing them can be a challenge, but a challenge that really is rewarded with stunning views across a beautiful West Yorkshire landscape.  Don't be put off though as there are plenty of flat sections in between hills to appreciate 'Last of the Summer Wine' country and as with all our rides, it's a bike ride we do together!

This ride uses part of National Cycle Network (NCN) route 68. To find out more about the NCN and other great places to cycle near you everyday, go to the Sustrans website (http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/national-cycle-network).

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.

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. 

Meet the Ride Leaders

• Timothy Greenwood I like to enjoy myself when riding my bike and hope that everyone else can have fun cycling as well. That's why I am intending to lead rides with far more downhill than uphill (pretty tricky to arrange round here !), as it's much easier.
  As an occasional cyclist for well over 40 years I am gradually coming to the conclusion that my chances of an Olympic medal or winning the Tour de France are slipping away. But I will be keeping up the training with a weekly ride whenever possible during the summer, just in case. I would appreciate the company and hope to see as many as possible out and about with me.
  
• G Winterbottom Hi Im Geoff.
  Ive cycled regularly, mostly in small groups or on my own, since my early thirties which, as you can tell by my photo, was a long time ago. Ive also participated in challenges such as York century and the coast to coast. Throughout that time I've benefited from the help and encouragement of more experienced cyclists, still do in fact. Im quite new to the Holme Valley and Im looking forward to meeting people, some of whom might be starting their journey in recreational cycling?
• Darren Ellis Hi, My name is Darren and I came back to cycling just over 4 years ago when I stopped smoking. Initially it was a tool to stop me gaining weight but I was lucky enough to catch an advert for Sky Ride Local, I joined a ride and I literally haven't looked back since. I've benefited so much from cycling, not just health wise but socially too, that I thought it was time to give something back by becoming an Assistant Ride Leader, and hopefully I'll be able pass on some of what I've gain on to others.

Rider Comments on the Route

1. James Bloom Friday 11th July
   
2. Darren Ellis Sunday 28th July
   Great Ride with good views, well lead, nicely paced, would recommend to friends... Thanks