, and several by
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.
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15/11/2025
Start time:
10:30
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Guide Bridge
31 km (19 miles)
53 km (33 miles) return
310 meters of climbing
Meet at Guide Bridge station ready for a 10:30 start. Trains from Piccadilly serve Guide Bridge, such as the 10:03. There is a car park about 5 minutes away at Portland Basin Museum which was free last time I checked. If you get there early, you can grab a coffee from the Sandwich Station just round the corner on Stockport Road.
We will join the Fallowfield Loop Line and ride down Erwood Road, which is magical at this time of year ride. Our first stop will be a Bijou place you may know in Cheadle.
After Cheadle, we'll pass Ringway on the way to Altrincham, which at 33km gives you a drop-out option.Otherwise we'll ride back through Wythenshawe Park to regain the fter Cheadle, we'll pass Ringway on the way to Altrincham, which at 33km gives you a drop-out option.
20/12/2025
Start time:
10:30
Glossop
29 km (18 miles)
48 km (30 miles) return
620 meters of climbing
Meet at Glossop station for a 10:35 start, so that lets you get 10:03 train from Piccadilly which arrives at 10:33. Better still, get an earlier train and get a coffee from Glossop station cafe.
We'll ride up the Longdendale Trail, formerly the railway line to Sheffield. We'll turn around at Woodhead Tunnel and look for a cafe in Glossop.
You can head back homw from Glossop (29km) or join us for a second loop, this time via the Deryshire Levels and Broadbottom, for a second cafe stop. Broadbottom gives you another point to shorten the ride at 37km, or you can ride back to Glossop for the full 48km.