Solar System Ride - To the Planet Uranus and Back

Wednesday 23rd July at 1.00pm 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
75 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
Meet on the grassy area just past the entrance to Rowntree Park car park Terry Avenue YO23 1JQ
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 0 mins  (1 hours 15 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 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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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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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.


Come and join us on a ride that takes you from Rowntree Park in York to open country side passing by many local land marks.  The route is also educational as it teachs us about our solar system with its scale model of the planets and their distances from each other.  This version of the route will take us as far as the planet Uranus!

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.



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Car Parking
Yes, at Rowntree Park car park, charges apply.
Nearest Train Station
York Train Station, 0.4 miles 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at In the Rowntree Park, 150 yds south of car park.  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Peter Hobson Been cycling for years and absolutely love it. I have done the Etape Du Tour 5 times as well as the Alpe D'Huez triathlon, I am also doing my L2 coaching course and from there i hope to gain the Track, road and TT modules and set up a new Club in my local area.
    After years of Cycling i am now giving back to others the experience i have gained over the years. If you have any questions about cycling then please ask me, i am happy to help.
    I also love a cup of strong tea white no sugar, or coffee milk 2 sugars and a cake while out on rides.
    I look forward to seeing you on the rides and having a chat.
  • Carla Robbie-Tuxford Carla Robbie-Tuxford Hi,

    I love cycling and got into the Skyrides for fun. I usually go out twice a week, and I do it for the enjoyment, and the fitness.

    I may not look like a traditional cyclist, but I am very sporty and I have good stamina.

    If I'm on a ride, I can guarantee that it'll be fun!
  • David Kirk I have cycled since school and really never stoped. I don't race any more but may start again in the future if I get a little more weight off. Possibly some small TTs. I ride each Sat with our local club and commute to work. The best thing about cycling is the company. I have never met someone in a cycling club I couldn't get on with and didn't like.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Darryl Rayner Saturday 21st September
  2. Nicky Hill Wednesday 18th September
    Really good ride

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