An exploration of Greater Manchester cycling facilities. All starts can be reached by train or metrolink . Note that only folding bikes can be taken on the tram.
The rides are suitable for all sorts of bikes, including skinny-tyred road bikes, and folding bikes, although a gravel bike would be ideal. You can even bring an electric-assist bike provided you check that you have enough charge for the intending distance!
There is no entry fee for these rides, just bring some cash or cards as we’ll have a cafe stop or two along the way. All we ask is that you have 3rd party insurance, such as that provided to members of Cycling UK or National Clarion.
Click on the ///what3words link for our meeting point.
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| Saturday 22 August 10:30 | Meet at Cheadle 54KM |
49km (30 miles) |
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Date | Route | Details |
Saturday 18 July 10:45 | 49km (30 miles)  | Atlrincham ///Altrincham Interchange Our July Social ride is a trip from Altrincham to Great Budworth Ice Cream Farm, through High Legh and Tatton Park. Meet at the clock tower at Altrincham Interchange ready for a 10:30am departure. If you are early meet me in nearby Gran T’s Coffee House. You can get to Altrincham by train from Piccadilly and Stockport (arrives 9:36). Great Budworth is our lunch stop (25km/15 miles). Note no Trams this weekend (bus replacement). If that’s too far you can stop at Knutsford for a train back to Altrincham. |
Saturday 22 August 10:30 | 60km (37 miles)  | c |
Sunday 11 October 14:00 | 2km Hill climb  | Saddleworth Clarion and Manchester CTC have teamed up to run the Beard Cup Hill Climb. The hill climb is approximately 1.7km long on Huddersfield Road in Diggle village. It starts just after the crossroads of Carr Lane and Harrop Green Lane and ends approximatley 200 metres before the junction with A62. The event is also a social event as we celebrate everyone’s achievements with a pie afterwards. |
| Saturday 22 August 10:30 | Meet at Cheadle 54KM |
49km (30 miles) |
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