Kinver Klimber

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 28 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
Public car park Stanley Road (next to Mary Stevens Park) DY8 2DN
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 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.
Road 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Sky Ride Local in Dudley

Starting off adjacent to Mary Stevens Park, this 'Healthy Hub' has ample free parking and public toilets which makes it almost perfect. An undulating route, this will quickly take you out of the Black Country conurbation and into the rolling hills of South Staffordshire around Kinver.  Using many of the quieter back lanes, the Kinver Klimer takes in the 'Sheepwalks climb' - a challenging but definitely 'doable' favourite amongst the local cycling fraternity, and one to tell your mates about in the pub afterwards.  With unobstructed views over towards Shropshire and the Clee Hills, the route provides great opportunities to enjoy the countryside and remind ourselves of one of the many advantages cycling holds.

Like all good routes, it also has a lovely tea stop built in and, although this is within the last 8 miles of the route,  just as importantly there are no real climbs afterwards so you really can indulge yourself and have that extra wedge of cake !.  A route that has been enjoyed by those that have ridden it so far and a great way of introducing yourself to the longer cycle rides.  See you there !!!

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 Yes, at Stanley Road - start off point, either on small public car park (approx 20 cars) or on public road, charges may apply
Nearest Train Station
Stourbridge Junction 2 miles  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Public toilets at Mary Stevens park  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Steve Smith Steve Smith Hi I have been cyclist since I was pretty much a baby from the child seat on back of my moms bike, on a tandem to my own bike. I grew up in a cycling family and have always found great pleasure in cycling from riding with a club to cycling holidays or just on my own. I ride these days on a MTB on the roads, canal towpaths and offroad.
  • Ian Hackett Hello, Im Ian, a new ride leader for 2013, Im looking forward to helping you enjoy your cycling.
    I commute to work on my bike and like to get out on longer rides of a weekend, cycling is sociable and a great stress buster...and the cake can be delicious!
    See you soon.
  • Barry Cooke Barry Cooke Hi
    I love to cycle and own 2 bikes,my main bike is a road bike but also love a bit of mountain biking in Cannock Chase . As a child I rode my bike everywhere but it wasn't till about 4 years ago I got the bug back and now im hooked. Ive done sportives and charity rides and im planning to ride my first 100 miles later in the year with a fellow sky rider, if i can get the training in . My first year with sky rides I did 13 and loved it so much, meeting new faces making new friends, riding places I never knew where out there, I decided to become a Sky ride Leader and give back to others the benefits I gained and the confidence it gave to me to ride more. I have also just qualified as a route planner for sky so looking to get some new routes planned in the area, also im an off road leader with some exciting routes coming soon and with the ride strong plus+ coming your way there's no better time to join me,so Im hoping to meet loads more people this year and share the enjoyment of riding in a group no matter what the weather, so lets get riding and see you all soon.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. jayesh patel Wednesday 16th July
  2. Oliver Mihailovic Monday 14th July
  3. Ian Edwards Sunday 22nd June
    Superb! Great route, great leaders, pace, weather and group.
  4. Nicholas Osborne Sunday 14th July
    Excellent route. Challenging with its profile but not overly taxing.