Club Runs

Our club rides take place as often as possible throughout the year from locations around Manchester and the surrounding area. We use tracks, trails and quiet country lanes wherever possible. Rides are usually around 10 to 40 miles and are either easy paced (less than 12 mph) or medium paced (12 to 15 mph). A stop at a pub or cafe for lunch is usually included and we make sure that no one is left behind. Inbetween club runs we take out family rides which are shorter and slower.

These are not training rides!

They are for enjoying the countryside in good company. Generally, the pace is that of the slowest rider however, we have radio comunication between the ride leader and the ride back marker. Arriving by car with your bike at the start point is perfectly acceptable. Members often live some distance away or do not want to cycle more than the ride in poor weather. Of course no one is obliged to complete the whole ride and members will sometimes drop in or out along the route.

Potential members are very welcome to ride with us a few times before making a decision to join the Club. If you would like to do this then could you please contact us first .

If you are new to club cycling, or are a slower rider, try our Family Rides which are an easy paced 4 to 8 miles on every other Saturday. They are an excellent introduction to club riding.

Please note that we cannot accept riders under the age of 16 on our club runs unless they are accompanied by a responsible adult and wear a helmet.

All our rides are listed below and are subject to change without notice.

Forthcoming Rides (Rain or Shine)

Thursday 29th July Trans Pennine Trail Coast to Coast 215miles over 4 days Start Southport finish Hornsea. 2 nights stop over. If interested please email us. We will put some prices on when we get some numbers. £60 total for the hotel

Sunday 15th August Family ride around Debdale Park approx 6 miles meet 11am at the sailing club car park

Saturday 21st August MTB day at the Llandegla. Ruthin Road, Llandegla, Wrexham, LL11 3AA. North Wales meet 10am at the Visitor Centre

Saturday 28th to Tuesday 31th August Bank Holiday camping weekend away at Kielder Water Northumberland there is a 27mile lakeside ride also purpose built mtb trails in Kielder Woods. The campsite is also lakeside (subject to availability) Kielder Water If you are interested please email me.

Sunday 5th September No Club Run. Bike Events Ride Manchester 100miles or 100km to register as an individual click on the link www.bike-events.com

Sunday 12th September Redish Vale and Canal loop 15 miles meet Redish Vale Visitor Centre 11am

North Wales Coast from Talacre to Bangor with a night stop over either camping or B & B total distance is approx 60 miles but this is a very nice ride along the promanade and for the more advanced cyclists a trip around the Great Orme meeting up on the other side. This has been postponed

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In between club social rides there will be some more challenging rides that are available to members, for info please email us. (Mountain Bike Recommended) These rides are mainly off road with varied surfaces, hills and are usually around 20 to 50 miles.

More rides will be entered soon.