Manchester CTC Group Rides : meeting once a month (usually the third Saturday of the month).
An exploration of Greater Manchester cycling facilities.All starts can be reached by train , 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.

Click on the /// what3words link for our meeting point.
Sunday
19/04/2026

Start time:
13:00 		Poynton

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61 km (38 miles) 		Cheshire Sundae Our Social Ride for April will be the Cheshire Sundae Peak Audax Calendar event. It's a 61km (38 miles) easy ride from Poynton to Bidlea Ice Cream Farm where there is an excellent cafe. Yes, you can have an ice cream, but they also do the usual cafe fare of toasted sandwiches, pies, soup and (of course) cake. Apparently it's one of Harry Styles' favourite cafes! There's also a petting zoo.

You need to send in an online entry and the ride will count towards the PARTY. There is an entry fee £7.50 but that includes tea and cakes at the finish! (Note that there is a supplement of £3 if you are not a member of Audax UK and Cycling UK).

You can look forward to a pleasant ride along delightful Cheshire lanes with some great views of Jodrell Bank radio telescope. Note that this ride is on a SUNDAY with a start time of 13:00 from the church hall next door to Poynton Methodist Church.

If you fancy something longer, try the Budworths (106km) starting at Poynton at 9am or the Millmeece Century ride (163km) which starts at 8:30am.
Sunday
26/04/2026

Start time:
10:30 		Le Petit Bijou Cafe in Cheadle


AGM We'll be holding the Annual General Meeting of Peak Audax CTC and our subsidiary groups (Manchester CTC, West Manchester CTC,) on Sunday 26th April 2026 at the Le Petit Bijou Cafe in Cheadle. We'll then go for a ride, very possibly finishing in the pub back at Cheadle. There will be a choice of ride after we've finished all the official business of the AGM, either the The Brickwork 50km or Bidlea Dairy 50km  Perm. It's a free entry for anyone attending the AGM.
See here nearer the date for the AGM Agenda and last year's Minutes.
Saturday

16/05/2026

Start time:
10:30 		Bolton Interchange

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37 km (24 miles)
Haigh Hall, Horwich and Tough sheet Stadium Meet at Bolton Interchange ready for a 10:30 start. The Station Cafe opposite the station is a good place for a pre-ride coffee.
Ride to Haigh Hall for our first cafe stop, using the cycleway to Lostock. We'll come back through Horwich and Middlebrook, past the Tough Sheet Stadium.