The Hurworth Burn Reservoir Romp

Sky Ride Local in Stockton-on-Tees

If you’re fairly confident on your bike on dirt and gravel surfaces and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Off-Road Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, there is barely a metre of tarmac in sight on these rides so come and enjoy the scrunch of gravel and the squelch of mud under your tyres with us! Rides are between 6 and 15 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.

Come join us on this lovely 13 mile off-road ride along the old railway lines that once transported freight from Sunderland to Ports along the River Tees. Once we arrive at our picturesque midway point at Hurworth Burn Reservoir we will stop for a break and the chance to take in the amazing scenery. From here we head back to Wynyard Park via a nice forest track within Brierley Woods. If getting out and stretching your legs with family and friends sounds good to you then this ride is not to be missed!

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please 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. 

Meet the Ride Leaders

• Craven Beal i have been an avid cycler for many years now who mainly cycles for pleasure, i have been known to commute to work in the past, but now job role not practical, i enjoy getting on my bike wether on or off road, i have enjoyed taking part in the local sky rides for the last 3 years and now wish to pass on the experience to other cyclists
• Douglas Howes Hi All, My cycling background is varied, I am a member of Stockton Wheelers Cycling Club,I race time trials, and currently hold 4 cycling records within the club since 1996, When I was also Teesside Champion in the B.A.R. competition. I enjoy mountain biking, and divide my cycling between that and my road bike.
  I am a retired Police Officer, and now works full time as a Cyctech 1 and 2 trained cycle Mechanic for Middlesbrough Cycle Centre. I really enjoy my cycling and introducing new people into this wonderful Sport/hobby.
  
  I plan to race Time Trials again, this year, but will always have time for these Sky rides, which are wonderful at promoting cycling to all abilities.
• Simon Richmond Hi. I started riding roughly over 3 years ago, Initially I set myself a target to complete a local charity bike ride and gave myself 8 months to train for this that's how i came upon Sky Rides.
  I wasn't the fittest and im 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