Thames, Hills and Burnham Beeches Challenge

Sunday 13th 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
135 Mins 24 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
Car Park of Maidenhead Ivy Leaf Club Holmanleaze SL6 8AW
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 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 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Windsor and Maidenhead

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You can book up to a total of 5 places on this ride and you'll be asked for each person's details during the registration process.

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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 challenging ride though some beautiful villages in the rolling hilly countryside on the sides of the River Thames. Beginning in Maidenhead, the ride takes you through the historic Burnham Beeches and other wooded areas crossing the river at Cookham before heading back to Maidenhead. Along the way there's some wonderful cafes and pubs to catch your breath, have a drink and soak up the scenery. 

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 Magnet Leisure Centre. Charges apply.
Nearest Train Station
Maidenhead 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Magnet Leisure Centre  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Mark Lyford As well as SkyRide leader, I am a National Standards Instructor (bikeability), primary teacher and run spring road cycling training camps to Almeria in southern Spain every year.
  • Nigel Fletcher Hi as well as a Skyride Leader I'm British Cycling Road & Time trial Coach, ex racer and a member of the Farnborough & Camberley Cycling Club.
  • Stephen Baker Stephen Baker

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