Riding without Wings

Sky Ride Local in Barnsley

Come along and expect a really warm welcome for this sociable friendly bike ride.  A gently undulating traffic free meander along the Trans Pennine Trail as we ride around the beautiful surroundings of Old Moor and Manvers Lakes.
There is a wide variety of wild flowers and wildlife to see.  Swans, geese, coots, moorhens and other winged beauties making lots of noise as they busily feed their young.  We will stop for a short break at the Manvers Lake Cafe, where we can look out over the lake for swans and geese along with other waterfowl as they beat their wings on the water to prepare for take-off.
On our return to the RSPB Old Moor Wetland Centre, if we fancy we can browse around the visitors centre and shop for souvenirs or sample the delights of the cafe.
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.
For more information on Dearne Valley - Old Moor RSPB Reserve please click on the link below.
https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/d/dearne-oldmoor/

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 BSA 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

• Steve Wilson I have been cycling on and off for most of my life, and often commute to work in Barnsley on the Trans-Pennine Trail. Cycling is something that we can all enjoy, at pretty much any age, and at all levels of fitness. It is great to meet new and existing riders enjoying the sport, and hopefully I'll see some of you on one of our Sky Rides.
• Christine Blanco
• Christopher Moore I've ridden bikes for as long as I can remember & regularly commute to work on a racer, whilst playing off road at a weekend on my mountain bike.
  I enjoy helping people 'get into' using their bike and look forward to riding with you soon.

Rider Comments on the Route

1. Gaynor Wilson Sunday 13th July
   Sorry meant to click on 5 star rating for Riding without wings but computer playing up. Was a great route, and the ride leaders were all really welcoming and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this route to anyone wanting to get back into or wanting to start cycling.
2. Frank Colley Sunday 13th July
   Lovely ride with lovely people. Glad it had a leader or I wouls have got lost.