Lakeside-Canalside-Riverside

Sky Ride Local in Nottingham

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 route starts at Nottingham University Lakeside café and circuits the beautiful boating lake before heading out on the Big Track along the canal towards the city centre. Passing through the city centre the ride then continues to meet the River Trent where views of the Forest Ground can be seen. The ride then goes along the River Trent towards Beeston where you really will see how beautiful the parts of the river are. You will then rejoin the canal to complete the circuit before heading back to the university, where you can enjoy a well deserved refreshment.
Please do not use the postcode to find the start venue, enter East Drive on Sat Nav systems.

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. 

Children under the age of 5 do not need to register and must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Meet the Ride Leaders

• James Willcox I've been cycling for leisure for as long as I can remember. Over the years I've dabbled with all forms of bike riding, including a brief foray into Downhilling! I'm excited to help people get more involved with cycling and share some of the experiences I have gained.
• Joanne Castle Hi,
  My name is Jo, I am 46 years old and am a keen leisure cyclist.
  Unfortunately, i can only ride assist at the moment as i don't yet have a first aid certificate, but i am working on that one for next year.
  
• Robert Bradshaw I first learned to ride at the age of 5 years and grew up believing that cycling was just a form of transport. Having parked my bike up for the last time as a teenager (cars were the new substitute) it took over 30 years for me to ride again. Having become grossly overweight I again took to two wheels. I had forgotten the sheer joy of being out in the fresh air tootling round country lanes often with like minded people. I now regularly commute, ride with Dinnington Racing Club, enter Sportive events and ride all year round just to get out! I'm no racer nor climber but do love to ride and chat with like minded people whilst moving through our glorious countryside. Here's hoping to see you out on a bike soon!

Rider Comments on the Route

1. Vicki Moss Sunday 15th September
   
2. matt forde Sunday 4th August
   for my first ride everyone was nice and helpful, i enjoyed it looking forward to my next one