MK Lakes

Sunday 27th 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
90 Mins 11 Miles Anyone 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
Peace Pagoda car park Brickhill Street (V10) [Between Portway (H5) and Dansteed Way (H4)] MK15 0BA
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 15 mins  (1 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.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
Sky Ride Local
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Milton Keynes

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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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Sky Ride Local in Milton Keynes

An attractive route from Willen Lake in north Milton Keynes, down to the watersports centre at Caldecotte Lake in south Milton Keynes. The route follows MK's Redway system along riverside parkland, passing the prestigious Open University. 

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 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 BSI approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.



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Car Parking
Yes, at start point. Charges apply.
Nearest Train Station
Milton Keynes Central. 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Sophie Atkins Sophie Atkins
  • Andrew Hetherington This year my wife Jose and I are leading rides to raise money for Action Medical research and will be riding from London to Paris to raise as much as possible. Please help www.action.org.uk/sponsor/ahetherington
  • Josephine Hetherington I enjoy Sky Ride Local as it is a great way to start people on their cycling journey. On Sky Ride you make new friends and to see some fantasic scenery.

    This is my third year as a leader and I have had great fun cycling in all weathers.

    Hopefully, you will enjoy cycling with me.

    I look forward to meeting you!

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Natalie Parkinson Sunday 13th July
    very good ride 1st one I have done was very wet but if we was to wait for the weather then we would not do anything. i will be def booking another one very soon
  2. Naomi Sumpter Sunday 29th June
    Thanks to the leaders. Route steady and flat.
  3. Amy Wharmby Sunday 29th June