Gormley Statue Ride

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
135 Mins 20 Miles 8+ (children 8-15 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
Kirkby Leisure Centre, Cherryfield Drive, L32 8SA
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 0 mins  (2 hours 15 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 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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A beautiful and scenic route that is flat and mostly traffic free utilising the NCN Routes 62 & 81. The route passes along the Liverpool and Leeds canal. The ride will also take in the Sefton coastal path and the famous Gormley Iron Men statues. The ride will stop at Crosby marina for refreshments.The marina has plenty of picnic benches etc. Riders can also make use of the cafe which is situated in the main marina building.

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 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
Kirkby, 1 mile 
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 simpson Sunday 14th July
  2. Neil Robinson Sunday 14th July
    The ride was well lead by Rob, however it was classed as a Challenging ride but the average speed was only 7 mph. Overall the route was well planned and the stop off at Crosby was very pleasant in the Sunshine. I would recommend that the ride was rated as 'Steady' as it is not possible to increase the speed when on the Canal Towpaths.

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