Slough Orbital Canal

Sky Ride Local in Slough

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.
A pleasant ride around and through Slough following ancient tracks, historic high streets, farmland and waterways old and new including the Grand Union Canal and Jubilee River.

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

• Geoff Baker
  
  
• Josie Heffernan I've a long history in cycling at all levels, but I'm not as fit or as fast as I'd like so i's just great to get out and have some fun on a bike - just don't expect too much of me as mechanic.
• Ralph Bagge My father was a keen club cyclist who went everywhere by bike. He first introduced me to cycling by sitting me on a cushion on the crossbar of his bike (don't try this at home - please get a child seat!)
  
  I learnt to cycle when I was about five and from the age of seven I rode to school unaccompanied every day, rain or shine. In my teens I enjoyed the independence that cycling gave me.
  
  I've cycled for pleasure and to keep fit ever since - a regular ride is as effective as a trip to the gym, is more affordable and much more fun. Over the last few years I have been using my bike instead of a car for most local journeys. When commuting into London I use a folding bike.
  
  I began leading Sky Rides in Aylesbury and Richmond in 2011. Last year I planned and led rides in Slough and also led some rides from Watford. I am looking forward to my third year with Sky Ride, in East Berkshire. I keep coming back because Sky Rides are such great fun!
  
  I am also fairly active in campaigning for better cycle facilities locally and for measures that enable every day cycling as an alternative to the car for shorter journeys.
  
  I look forward to meeting you on a Sky Ride Local soon.

Rider Comments on the Route

1. rich jordan Sunday 15th June
   Great fun ,lots of of interesting bits of info from the ride leader [Bruce] , nice coffee, all in a great day out of to soak in a nice hot bath now.
2. andré pearson Sunday 15th June
   This was a wonderful and interesting ride with an excellent and well thought out route. Ride leaders were great and not only had an excellent knowledge of bikes but also of the history of and nature along the route. Top notch all round!!!!