Izaak Walton Route

Sunday 20th 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
120 Mins 17 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
Steady If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, 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.
Starting Point & Postcode
Sainsburys car park off Doxey Road, ST16 2TF
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.
2 hours 45 mins  (2 hours 0 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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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.
This is a gentle ride through quite roads and lanes passing through some lovely Villages of Staffordshire. You will pass the  an Airfield where gliders fly from and the picturesque cottage of Izaak Walton the famous Stafford born author.There is a cafe stop about half way for refreshments.
As you enter Sainsburys car park off Doxey road when you go through the barrier and come to the first roundabout turn Left and the meeting point will be 50 metres from the roundabout in the car park.

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
Stafford Train Station 0.5 Mile 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Yes, at start location.  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Paul Williams Paul Williams A keen road cyclist, with a passion for helping other achieving their goals.

    Although new to sport (three years) I have already taken part in many UK sportive’s and recently did my own “Tour de Majorca”

    I ride purely for pleasure, enjoyment and the social aspect , ok the cake and coffee stops help too
  • Peter Jackson Peter Jackson My name is Pete.
    I often ride with my son and we get out as often as we can. I enjoy the freedom, fresh air and fun of being out on a bike.
    Being a member of the skyride leader team gives me the opportunity to put something back into cycling and I hope that by coming on a Sky ride you will be inspired to cycle more, whether on another Sky ride local, by joining a social group or riding with friends and family.
  • Alastair Judkins Hi I joined the Skyride team in 2013 as I love cycling and enjoy cycling in a group enviroment. I look forward to seeing you on the Skyride rides and I hope the rides we do together are enjoyable for all. I have been cycling for many years and I find it a fun way of burning a few calories and getting some good exercise.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Michael Hogan Monday 12th August
    Very enjoyable ride. Good mix of bikes, age, experience. Lovely countryside and great Ride Leaders.

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