A Bold Day Out

Sunday 17th August 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
150 Mins 30 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
Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park Longview Drive L36 6EG
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 15 mins  (2 hours 30 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.
Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
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

This is a lovely flowing ride which encircles the estate of the Earl of Derby in Knowsley. We head out via St Helens, Thatto Heath, Clock Face, Bold Heath where we have a lovely cake break lined up, Penketh, Cronton and finally back to Knowsley via Childwall. The ride is challenging in nature but easily attainable by anybody that fancies putting themselves to the test!

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
Huyton, 1.8 miles 
Changing Facilities Available?
Yes, at start point  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at start point  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Cliff Seggie Cliff Seggie Hi

    I have participated in lots of Sky Rides and decided to become a Sky Ride leader last year so that I could continue to do this whilst also helping others to enjoy Sky Ride.

    I have done lots of charity rides, Sportives', Tour of Britain Tour Ride and last year the Prudential London 100. I look forward meeting you on Sky Rides this year.
  • Steve OConnor Steve OConnor I am passionate about cycling about helping people enjoy what is an amazing pass time and sport.

    After getting seriously into cycling myself only 2 years ago I trained hard and completed my First 100 mile ride last year.... This years challenges for me are the Tour of the Peaks Ride and a charity ride from London To Liverpool...... Cycling is an amazing way to meet people and get fit whatever your ability with the only side effect being getting fitter and being happier...
  • Anneliese Trigg Anneliese Trigg Hi i'm Anneliese
    Well year 6 for Sky Rides and year 6 for me too! Can't believe how much its grown from the beginning!! I've been a Ride Leader and Route planner on all levels on many routes, in lots of different locations across the north west!
    Happy Sky Riding! See you soon. :)

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Barrie Holmes Friday 18th July
  2. Barrie Holmes Friday 18th July
  3. Del Arnall Sunday 13th July
  4. Dawn Walker Sunday 13th July