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Sunday 6th July 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
45 Mins 4 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
Easygoing 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?  Easygoing rides are great for all abilities and ages, taking place along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes.
Starting Point & Postcode
grassed area between Tennis Courts and Athletic Track Shobnall Leisure Complex, Shobnall Road DE14 2BB
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.
1 hours 30 mins  (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 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders

East Staffordshire

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Sky Ride Local in East Staffordshire

This delightful ride, at just over 4 miles, follows the National Cycling Network route 54 through Shobnall Park and out on to the purpose built cycle path that runs parallel to the Trent and Mersey Canal.

The next section is known as the ‘Kingfisher Trail up to Eton Park School’ where we will hopefully catch a boat navigating the lock at Dallow Bridge, but don’t worry if we don’t as the wildlife is varied and sometimes even shares the path with us!  At Eton Park we will pass by the totem pole before a brief section on a very quiet estate cul-de-sac road.  It does have a pavement running parallel to it if we feel like walking that bit.  We then join up with the towpath and make our way to the cycle path on Princess Way.  We remain on the cycle path up to the entrance of Pirelli Stadium.

There is time for a break and photos outside the main entrance of the football ground before we then retrace our tracks back to Shobnall via the same route.  This is perfect for beginners and families with young children, although we would welcome anyone to join on this social ride through one of the scenic areas of Burton upon Trent.

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 BSI 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. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at the start point.
Nearest Train Station
Burton Train Station, 0.75 miles 
Changing Facilities Available?
Yes, at the start point.  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at the start point.  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Anne Staley Anne Staley cyclist,cycling coach,club cyclist,leisure cyclist, competitive cyclist, mainly time-trials some track,SkyRide leader,and now Breeze champion.

    I am a mother of 3 and a new Grandmother (Grandy !)
    I'm also quite keen on Knitting and sewing ....
  • Max Walker Max Walker
  • Robin Canning Hi,

    I am a keen cyclist (sort of stating the obvious there really aren't I!) who until recently was mainly into mountain bikes, but in the last few years I have steadily moved overt to the 'dark side' and spend as much time as possible (preferably in the dry, warm weather) on my road bike.

    I love cycling in a group and enjoy both fast challenging 'heads down and pedal like crazy' cycling and social, steady riding.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Peter Kirby Tuesday 15th July
  2. Peter Kirby Tuesday 15th July
  3. Paul Burfoot Friday 11th July
  4. Richard Morris Sunday 4th August
    Good route for beginners and children. Nice and flat with no big hills.