Sefton Park Spinner

Sky Ride Local in Liverpool

Come and join us on this lovely easygoing ride of 3.5 miles which loops in and around Sefton Park. The ride takes us around the lakes, passing Palm House and the Oasis in the park café with a loop around the Samuel Smith Obelisk before making our way back to the start point. The ride is almost completely traffic free and certainly one not to be missed for families and anybody looking to have a nice gentle ride in pleasant company on a Sunday!

This ride has been British Cycling assessed as an accessible route, meaning it is suitable for the majority of adaptive bikes. The route will have no or low levels of traffic, there will be plenty of space and will have a good surface throughout. If you have any questions about joining us on an adaptive bike on this ride, drop us an email at skyride@britishcycling.org.uk or call 0161 274 2000 and ask for the Sky Ride Local Team.

Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Our Easygoing rides are great for building confidence for all abilities and ages along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes. They’re up to six miles long, with a gentle pace of around six miles an hour.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
All ages are welcome. Those under the age of 5 must be in a BSI approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order, 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. 

Meet the Ride Leaders

• Ian Hutchinson Hi, I'm a happy go lucky mid 40's keen cyclist. Caught the bug in the summer of 2013 and haven't looked back since. Love getting out on my Giant Defy 3 but only when it's not raining. Not too keen on hills but will have a go at any that are put in front of me. I am very confident on my bike whether it be on empty country lanes or busy city roads.
• Paul Cheers Hi there. 2013 will be my first year as a Sky Ride Leader but I'm very much looking forward to it, and can't wait to get out on as many rides as possible with you all.
  
  I've been cycling regularly since 2008. I fell back in love with cycling as a result of the rapid rise in fuel prices at the time and obtaining a nice bike on the Cycle To Work Scheme. The rest is history, and I've never looked back.
  
  I started out commuting to save money, get fit and lose weight, and now regularly take part in Sportives and charity events. I now love nothing more than jumping on my road bike, and hitting the open country roads around my home for a few hours. However, I also enjoy just as much, hitching the trailer up to my hybrid and tootling off around my local cycle paths and parks with my family.
  
  My cycling goals for this year was to complete the Ride London 100 in a respectable time which I did recently by posting a ride time of 4hrs 54mins for the 100 miles; and to get as many of you having fun cycling.
  
  If I can do it so can you, so why not come along an join us, and let's see what cycling has in store for you :-) See you soon. Paul
• Stuart Beeston Hi i'm Stu
  
  I have been riding now for 20 0dd years, starting with road riding at 13 and i was racing at 15. I was racing both road races and time trials as well as the odd hill climb. I worked in the cycle trade as a mechanic and got into mountain biking when it first took off back in the late 80's. I haven't looked back since, Although I must admit to still owning one of those skinny wheeled things they call road bikes, please don't tell any of my mates.
  
  I raced cross country for a few years before a long break from racing due to work commitments. Even though I was not racing I still rode as often as I could. I entered the racing scene again about 8 years ago. I now do mountain marathons and enduro series races (only for fun though). I ride at least every weekend and as much as I can during the week.
  
  I am currently moving up the leadership tree being a CTC National cycle standards instructor, MBLA Mountain bike leader, Night ride leader, Expedition leader and of course a British Cycling ride leader both on and off road. I live for the outdoors and cycling is my passion I look forward to meeting anyone who is interested in my sport, and enjoy seeing anyone I have introduced to it coming in to the world of cycling.
  
  I have led for British Cycling since the begining of the sky ride program, 5 years ago, and thoroughly enjoy each ride. I did have a break from the Skyride program last year when I say break it was unfortunately do to work. The Skyrides are a great day out and a good way for people to be introduced to the sport. I'm looking forward to bringing the program to Liverpool this year and not just because its closer to home
  
  See you on the day (I'll be the one with the Knobbly tyres).
  Regards, Stu.