Ride Details

Sky Ride Local in Newcastle

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.

This is a great route following NCN route 72 to Tynemouth and back again. The route takes in many lovely sights of Newcastle and the Tyne bridges, passing by Segedunum Roman fort, Royal Quays, Albert Dock Marina before arriving at Tynemouth and breathtaking views of the mouth of the river, Tynemouth Priory and the coast. This route is bound to be one of Sky ride Newcastle's most popular routes.

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. 

Car Parking

Yes, at the start point.

Nearest Train Station

Newcastle - 2 miles 

• Craig Thompson Hi and welcome to Sky Ride I only started cycling around a year ago once or twice a week and I have now sold the second family car and I commute everyday by bike. I am testament that anyone can take up cycling I believe that cycling is a great activity no matter what your motivation. Travelling to work, fitness, spending time with your friends and family or meeting new people I look forward to meeting you when you come along to one of our rides. There is something for everyone no matter what your ability
• George McKenry

1. Newcastle - Gibside Loop - 24 miler

   Challenging, Sunday 28th February 2016 at 10.00am

2. Newcastle - Wildlife and wilderness - 29 miler

   Challenging, Sunday 13th March 2016 at 10.00am

3. Newcastle - 2 Valleys to Gibside - 18 miler

   Steady (8+), Sunday 20th March 2016 at 10.00am