1of2-Gtr Manchester Road Cycles - Airport and Cheshire Lanes
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Join us on this road ride from the suburbs of South Manchester out into the Cheshire Lanes.
Using the dedicated cycleway on the recently constructed Airport Link Road we will head out to visit the Aviation Viewing Park for a cafe stop and a chance to view aircraft at close quarters. Leaving the Airport we are soon on the Cheshire Lanes passing through the National Trust Tatton Park, exiting in Knutsford we then head out towards our lunch stop at a cafe near Holmes Chapel.
Our return route will visit Redesmere before a short climb near Alderley Edge passing close to Macclesfield where we join the Middlewood Way (A Rail Trail with good surface) back to the start. This ride is suitable for road bikes and hybrids, but assumes a reasonable level of road fitness. The route is mainly lanes, segregated cycleways and about 12km on a rail trail.
We will be riding at touring pace, 10 - 12 mph and no one will be left behind.
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Photos: All photos taken by the Co-Leader John and used with permission.
What to bring
Bike: road, touring, gravel or hybrid bike
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one
Clothing: lightweight and layered, colourful and/or reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users
Footwear: suitable for your bike and pedals
Gloves: cycle gloves help avoid blisters, and are good in the cold
Punctures: spare inner tube, bike tyre pump and tyre levers
Tools: any special tools that your bike needs
Small snacks: such as chocolate or energy bars plus lunch
Plenty of water: in bottle/s on your bike or in a daysack/bladder
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Eye protection: avoid getting grit or insects in your eyes, sunglasses are OK if they are not made of glass and not too shaded
Sun cream: take care, even on overcast days
Bike lights: be seen and safe
Storage: small day-sack or a bag on your bike
Mobile Phone: keep it in a waterproof bag for use in emergencies
Food & drink
Please bring plenty of water, and snacks/lunch, although there should be several opportunities to stop at cafes for refreshments.