Bicycle Doctor - Cycling News Calendar & UK Events

February 2010
Sat 13th 10am	Stockport community cycling club : Lyme Park Meet at Rose Hill Station at 10am for a steady ride with a few hills to Lyme Park and coffee. Return via Disley and the canal – Distance about 16 miles Please note the start points may be subject to revision. Please check before the ride. Contact Jim Court 487 2387 or 07778 181615
Sun 14th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Floop/Mersey Valley ride – 20 miles (mostly trails) If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
Fri 26th 8am	Bike Friday Meet at Stretford Arndale Chorlton Library Withington Library Levenshulme train station Prestwich,outside Pizza Express on the Bury New Road,where it meets Scholes Lane Cycle into the city centre, converging upon Manchester Town Hall
Fri 26th 6pm	Critical Mass Meet St Peters Sqr, Manchester
Sat 27th 10am	Stockport community cycling club : Bramhall Circular – Meet at Torkington Park , Hazel Grove. Andy and Graham take us on a tour of the local lanes and tracks – coffee at Bramall Hall, Distance about 15 miles. Please note the start points may be subject to revision. Please check before the ride. Contact Jim Court 487 2387 or 07778 181615
Sun 28th 11am	I Bike Manchester/Manchester Wheelers Womens Rides Meet at Unicorn Grocery, Manchester Road, Chorlton, Manchester for a road ride with other women. A 40 mile on-road route, mostly flat. The rides are meant as an intro to road riding for women that want to get a bit faster and possibly even have a go at racing. During this ride we shall also hope to share bits of information that shall help newbies to road riding in groups and to cycle training. These include: How to ride in a group (including riding on someone's wheel, chaingangs etc); Nutrition before during and after a ride; Training- hints on timetables and routes etc; What to wear- clothing, component and bike tips. All women welcome Please text if you are gonna come, or in the morning if you get held up and want us to wait a few minutes: 07866734351
March 2010
Sat 13th– Sun 14th	Polaris Challenge Location : Welsh Borders
Fri 26th 8am	Bike Friday Meet at Stretford Arndale Chorlton Library Withington Library Levenshulme train station Prestwich,outside Pizza Express on the Bury New Road,where it meets Scholes Lane Cycle into the city centre, converging upon Manchester Town Hall
Fri 26th 6pm	Critical Mass Meet St Peters Sqr, Manchester
Fri 26th– Mon 29th	York Folding Bike weekend Social event with daily rides based at York Youth Hostel. For more details contact Ken Davison on 0191 2962918 (after 6pm) or email degournay@yahoo.co.uk
Sun 28th	Cheshire Cat 2010 Distances: 100 miles, 67 miles, 45 miles Event Address: The Alexandra Statium, Gresty Road, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6EL
April 2010
Thu 1st– 30th	I Bike Mcr Festival
Fri 2nd– Sun 4th	Longridge BikeRite - Cyclefeast Cyclefeast started as a cycling event at Longridge Towers School in 2005, building on earlier events which started in 2001. Each event is different, but the ingredients are the same:Good food, good company, stunning rides in excellent scenery, and an eclectic range of cycles and cyclists. You could use the common room kitchen to make breakfast, drinks, meals etc ? Longridge Towers School,Berwick-upon-Tweed,Northumberland Email Jason Patient (patientjason@gmail.com) for more details.
Sun 4th 9am	Pendle witches vintage Velo Charity Bike Ride - start and end : The Craven Heifer Pub, 264 Burnley Rd, Rawtenstall, Rossendale BB4 8LA. Mass Start 9am. Register from 7.30 to 8.30. Route : 53 miles. A challenging but extremely picturesque ride through the Pennines, Trough of Bowland and Ribble Valley taking in the climbs including Nick O'Pendle and Waddington Fell. Wanted classic and vintage cycles up to very early 1990s, modern cycles also welcome. Helmets recommended. Under 18 years of age to be accompanied by an adult. Fully marked out route but please print off map for use on the day and familiarise yourself with the route. Entry Fee : £10 Only The First 250 Entries Will Be Accepted. All proceeds go to Cancer Research and Stepping Stones Charity
Sun 11th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Daisy Nook/Park Bridge 35 miles (roads+trails) If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
May 2010
Sun 9th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group – Jodrell Bank 35 miles (roads). If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
Sun 30th	Bike Events Manchester-Liverpool cycle
June 2010
Sun 6th	Polka Dot Challenge It starts in Woodford Village 10 miles South of Manchester and covers 100 miles through Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire, with 16 official climbs varying in length from 1/2 mile to 5mls with gradients up to 20%. There is a 54 mile option for those requiring an easier ride.
Sat 12th- Sun 13th	Polaris Challenge Location : Peak District
Sun 13th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Tour de Macc 50 miles (roads, some hills) If you want to enjoy a bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
Sun 13th	White Peak Bike Challenge 2010 Matlock, Derbyshire (DE4 2GL) Entry Fee: £10.00 (Adult) £5.00 (Child) The White Peak Challenge is back with an exciting new change! The ride takes you through Derbyshire’s spectacular White Peak District, offering a real challenge! This event has now been moved to the summer, so you can really take in the beautiful scenery and breathtaking views on this popular ride. Contact: North Events team 0800 085 2280 northevents@bhf.org.uk
Sat 19th– Sun 27th	Bike Week
Sat 19th– Sun 20th	CTC York Cycle Show Location:Race course
July 2010
Sun 11th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Sweatrnham 45 miles (roads, some hills) If you want to enjoy a bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
Sun 30th	Bike Events Manchester-Blackpool cycle
August 2010
Sun 8th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Great budworth – 40 miles (roads) If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
Sun 29th	Great North Bike Ride
September 2010
Sun 5th	Bike Events Manchester 100
Sun 12th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group The Bells (Peover) – 35 miles (roads) If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
October 2010
Thu 7th– Sun 10th	Cycle Show Earls Court , London
Sun 10th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Floop/Werneth Low/Marple – 35 miles (roads_trails, some hills) If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
November 2010
Sun 14th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group The Bells (peover) – 25 miles (roads) If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
December 2010
Sun 12th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Styal and Dean Row – 25 miles (roads) If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)

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