Leisure Cycle to Newton Heath, Blackley and Prestwich
2 people attending
4 places left
Join Paul for this any bike any rider 17 mile cycle around Manchester, Prestwich and Salford.
This ride is perfect if you have done a bit of cycling before and now want to build up or maintain your fitness levels. We will aim to ride at a steady pace of about 10 mph along a mixture of cycle paths and some fairly busy roads. as always, we'll stick to the pace of the slowest rider so no one will get left behind.
Starting from Manchester City Centre, we will ride out to Prestwich, passing through Newton Heath and Blackley. Along the way there will be several gentle hills to climb at your own pace, with a chance to regroup and recover at the top if needed.
The return leg through Salford is mostly downhill or flat. We'll do a quick circuit of Kersal Wetlands before following the River Irwell back into Manchester. Due to the mixed nature of the route's surfaces, if you have a road bike with narrow tyres there are some spots where caution will be needed.
We'll aim to cycle non-stop all the way round. There is plenty of choice of places to go for a well-earned drink or a bite to eat when we get back to the city centre.
If you're not a regular cyclist, please do make sure your bike is in good condition - check the tyres are well inflated, chain is oiled, and you've got a spare inner tube, drinks and snacks with you.
IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement
You MUST complete the Cycling Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending a cycling event.
Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who has recently tested positive for Covid-19, is asked not to attend.
What to bring
Bike: any well maintained bike, road (ideally with 28C + tyres), MTB, hybrid, folding, electric...
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
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
Bring plenty to drinks and snacks.