Jolly Around the Mersey

Sunday 27th 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
165 Mins 32 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
Halewood Sports & Leisure Centre Baileys Lane L26 0TY
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 30 mins  (2 hours 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) 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Knowsley

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Sky Ride Local in Knowsley

Please come join us as we cycle around Liverpool, see the breath taking views of the Wirral Peninsula and the Welsh Hills as we cycle along Otterspool Prom, before arriving at the Pier Head for a welcome break were you will see the famous Ferry's that cross the Mersey and the Liver Birds. We then head off to Aintree Race Course along the Leeds/Liverpool Canal exiting the canal on the Melling Rd, (you can then say you have cycled a tiny part of the Famous Grand National Course). After which we return to our starting point along the traffic free NCR 62 which is 12 miles  long from Aintree to Halewood. This route is mostly flat and 20 miles of it is traffic free so why not come see this famous city while out on your bike.

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. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at start point
Nearest Train Station
Halewood, 1.2 miles 
Changing Facilities Available?
Yes, at start point  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at start point  

Meet the Ride Leaders

    To be confirmed

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Keith Hill Sunday 29th September
    Thank you to Pete and the other ride leaders. Also the other riders in the group for their company. I look forward to joining you all again sometime in the future. Kind regards to you all.
  2. Susan Fisher Sunday 25th August

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