Armley Mills Industrial Museum to Rodley Nature Reserve

Sky Ride Local in Leeds

Come and join us on this family ride to Rodley Nature Reserve taking in some of the spectacular scenery on the Aire Valley Tow Path before reaching our midpoint of the ride, Rodley Nature Reserve. The route is completely traffic free as it stays on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal all the way to the Reserve where you can watch wildlife in its natural habitat.  There is also a Cafe where we can stop for a breather and some refreshments before making our way back.  At around 9 miles this ride is perfect for families and cyclists who want to ride in a traffic free environment and go that little bit further on the bike!

This ride uses part of National Cycle Network (NCN) route 66. 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).

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

Meet the Ride Leaders

• Jamie Matu I am a keen cyclist and triathlete attempting to boost cycling participation at grass roots level, via leading safe and enjoyable Sky Rides.
• Sharon Wadwell I am 42yrs old i am a bus driver in leeds i am not the fittest or slimmest cyclist out there but i do love bike rides and i always think its more about getting out and enjoying yourself and having some fun while staying safe its like playing out again. I returned to cycling 2 years ago i mainly cycle to work or to meetings in city centre i also like going out onto canal for a bike ride and try to encourage people from my work place to join me. I have also taught my 4yr old grandson to ride his bike still with stabilizers at moment i am now trying to get him involved in some more rides.
• Ryan Woolley