Bike Week 2025: Riverbank Coffee Leisure Cycle

Bike Week 2025 is taking place from June 9–15, and it's our chance to be part of the UK’s biggest celebration of cycling

Whether you ride every day or haven’t cycled in years, Bike Week is all about showcasing how cycling can fit into daily life - for everyone

This 16 mile leisurely ride is suitable for all levels of fitness, so it's perfect if you are fairly new to cycling or haven't ridden for a while. Experienced cyclists in the mood for something a little more gentle, this is the ride for you too. The route is fairly flat all the way round. The terrain is mixed so it is best suited to hybrid or mountain bikes, but it can be done on a road bike.

Sticking mostly to quieter roads and dedicated cycle routes as we head out of the city, we'll pass through several parks and green spaces, including Alexandra Park and Chorlton Water Park. We'll then join the Transpennine Trail which follows the River Mersey out towards Urmston.

We'll stop to relax for a bit at Riverbank Coffee, a tranquil outdoor cafe on the banks of the Mersey. They offer the best coffee, refreshing cold drinks, homemade cakes, and a range of snacks & hot food (check out their menu here). 

After our break, we'll take a shorter more direct route along the Bridgewater Canal, all the way back into town.

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You MUST complete the Cycling Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending a cycling event.

Photo credit: All photos taken by OutdoorLads leaders and used with permission.