Ropner Park - Swings, Swans and Roundabouts

Sunday 3rd August at 2.00pm 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
30 Mins 3 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
Easygoing 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?  Easygoing rides are great for all abilities and ages, taking place along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes.
Starting Point & Postcode
Ropner Park Main Entrance Hartburn Lane TS18 4EF
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.
1 hours 15 mins  (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
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Stockton-on-Tees

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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 Stockton-on-Tees

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.

This is a fantastic, traffic free, ride around Ropner Park. Starting at the main entrance we will take in all that this lovely park has to offer. From tree lined avenues to a leafy lake bursting with wildlife. A mouth watering cafe will fill the hungriest of children & the end of the ride will reveal a fantastic play area where the children can play to their hearts content. Or if your still wanting more, we can go around again.

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. 

Ropner Park - Swings, Swans and Roundabouts
Car Parking
Yes, at Hartburn Lane, Marlborough Road and Balmoral Terrace.
Nearest Train Station
Stockton on Tees approximately 1.6 miles away. 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Cafe  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • John Brodie John Brodie Hi all
    I'm new to sky ride only just qualified this year I'm also a bike ability instructor in Middlesbrough. I got into cycling about 3 years due to ill health and haven't looked back since I wasn't the fittest then and still not, but i find cycling great fun and enjoyable and have met some great people through getting out on my bike.
    I'll look forward to meeting you on the next ride
  • Alexander Smith Alexander Smith I've been cycling for the last three years and have to say have taken to it with a passion. This is my second year as a Ride Leader. I fully enjoyed last year and hope to bring my passion of cycling all those on rides and also help them have a enjoyable time on the rides
  • Craig Fowler Craig Fowler Hello....I am a keen cycler, I ride daily to work and have recently done the Coast to Coast for charity. I am married and have 3 children. I am very outgoing and friendly and I'm looking forward to meeting new people on our rides!

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Christopher Farrel Monday 19th August
    The ride was well organised and the park is great. We found the stop start pace a bit off putting and the younger riders found the kerbs a bit of a hazard but we would do it again as a family
  2. Daniel Alderson Sunday 18th August

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