Bicycle Doctor - Cycling News Calendar & UK Events

February 2012
Sun 5th 9.30am	Stockport Community Cycling Club :Rode Heath Meet at Wilmslow Station at 9.30 or Holmes Chapel Shopping Centre at 10.15. A steady road ride over rolling Cheshire roads with lunch at Minsterley. Distance about 30 miles. THERE IS A RIDE FEE OF £1 PER RIDE FOR ALL MEMBERS AND A £2 JOINING FEE FOR NEW MEMBERS. YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ADVANCE PAYMENT SCHEME – 12 RIDES FOR THE PRICE OF 10 £20 FOR UNLIMITED RIDES FOR A YEAR. Please note the start points may be subject to revision. Please check with Jim Court 487 2387 or 07778 181615. A weekly Newsletter is issued with further details of each ride and start points. E-mail info@sccc.co.uk if you wish to be added to the list.
Sun 5th 12midday	Manchester Hiking and Cycling Club:Derwent Valley Beginner's Mountain Biking Ride Meet Fairholmes Visitor's Centre, Derwent,Bamford S33 0AQ.A beginner's ride along the gently undulating roads and tracks that follow the shores of Derwent and Ladybower reservoir, meeting in front of the café Fairholmes Visitor's centre from 11:45pm to ride at 12:15. 14 Miles, undulating tracks, some climbs but not quite hilly! A mountain bike or hybrid/tourer is required, the tracks are too rough for a racer. A hybrid will be hard going in parts. Cycle hire is available at the visitor's centre, call 01433 651261 for more information. Contact number is 07838 119 330 (Julian).
Sun 5th 11am	Bloomers Roadie Ride (wimmin only) to Alderley edge Meet Victoria Station (by the Wall Map). The ride will go at a steady pace, so most suitable for hybrids, tourers and road bikes. No one is left behind!
Sat 11th 1.30pm	Womens Skyride:Fallowfield Rd An out and back ride of around 8 miles along the Fallowfield Loop, a converted railway line - so pretty much flat! We'll stop at Debdale Park at the turn around point for a chance to get our breath back and have a drink, then we'll head back to Fallowfield safe in the knowledge that getting back is always faster!
Sat 11th 7.30pm	Chorlton Big Green Festival fundraising Celidh with the Beech Band Tickets £5 / £3 concessions and are available online here and at Hickson and Black's on Barlow Moor Road in Chorlton. Venue:Chorlton Irish Centre, High Lane, Chorlton Manchester M21
Sat 11th 9.30am	Stockport Community Cycling Club : Biddulph Way Meet at Wilmslow station at 9.30 or Astbury Mere Country Park, Congleton at 1015. A short but hilly ride with some off-road along Biddulph Way. A long climb to the back of Mow Cop followed by a long descent to Astbury. Coffee to be decided. Distance about 13 miles. THERE IS A RIDE FEE OF £1 PER RIDE FOR ALL MEMBERS AND A £2 JOINING FEE FOR NEW MEMBERS. YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ADVANCE PAYMENT SCHEME – 12 RIDES FOR THE PRICE OF 10 £20 FOR UNLIMITED RIDES FOR A YEAR. Please note the start points may be subject to revision. Please check with Jim Court 487 2387 or 07778 181615. A weekly Newsletter is issued with further details of each ride and start points. E-mail info@sccc.co.uk if you wish to be added to the list.
Sun 12th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers' Cycling Group Loop/Mersey Valley – 25 miles 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)
Mon 13th 7pm	Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign meeting Friends Meeting House, nr Albert sqr, Manchester
Sat 18th 12 midday	Manchester Hiking & Cycling Club? Mountain Biking: Derwent Valley Beginner's Ride A beginner's ride along the gently undulating roads and tracks that follow the shores of Derwent and Ladybower reservoir, meeting in front of the café Fairholmes Visitor's centre from 11:45pm to ride at 12:15. 14 Miles, undulating tracks, some climbs but not quite hilly! A mountain bike or hybrid/tourer is required, the tracks are too rough for a racer. A hybrid will be hard going in parts. Cycle hire is available at the visitor's centre, call 01433 651261 for more information. Contact number is 07838 119 330 (Julian). Meet Fairholmes Visitor's Centre, Derwent S33 0AQ
Sun 19th 9.30am	Stockport Community Cycling Club :Tarporley - Meet at Wilmslow Station at 0930 or Middlewich at 1015. Another steady road ride over rolling Cheshire roads in a different direction with lunch at Tarporley. Distance about 30 miles. THERE IS A RIDE FEE OF £1 PER RIDE FOR ALL MEMBERS AND A £2 JOINING FEE FOR NEW MEMBERS. YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ADVANCE PAYMENT SCHEME – 12 RIDES FOR THE PRICE OF 10 £20 FOR UNLIMITED RIDES FOR A YEAR. Please note the start points may be subject to revision. Please check with Jim Court 487 2387 or 07778 181615. A weekly Newsletter is issued with further details of each ride and start points. E-mail info@sccc.co.uk if you wish to be added to the list.
Sun 19th 10.30am	Lancashire Outdoor Group:Pennine Moors BIKE RIDE 22 mile Bike Ride from Portland Basin, Ashton under Lyne OL7 0QA to Roman Lakes and Marple via Hyde, transpennine to Werneth Low, Compstall, Brabyns Park, Roman Lakes, Marple, return to Ashton via Peak Forest Canal. Organisers: John & Julie. jabawak@aol.com or 07818 814061.. A beautiful route promised...will modify, if weather bad.
Fri 24th	Bike Friday 7.40am Worsley Rd/Chatsworth Rd 7.50am opposite Greenleach Lane/Monton Green 8am Hope Hospital Stretford Mall (next to Chester Road bus stop) Chorlton Library Withington Library Levenshulme Station Prestwich Pizza (Bury New Road/Scholes Lane junction) Cycle into the city centre, converging upon Manchester Town Hall
Fri 24th 6pm	Critical Mass Critical Mass has no leaders, and no central organization licenses rides. In every city that has a Critical Mass ride, some locals simply picked a date, time, and location for the ride and publicised it, and thus the ride was born. Critical Mass is an idea and an event, not an organization. It is a great way to meet other cyclists and to have a fun bike ride. It is not a fast ride and often children come too, everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the bicycle!. Meet Central Library, St Peters Sqr, Manchester M1
Sat 25th 10am	Stockport Community Cycling Club : Alderley Edge Circular Meet at Deanwater at 1000. Some hills on this mainly on road tour of Alderley Edge and Wilmslow. Coffee on Alderley Edge. Distance about 14 miles. THERE IS A RIDE FEE OF £1 PER RIDE FOR ALL MEMBERS AND A £2 JOINING FEE FOR NEW MEMBERS. YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ADVANCE PAYMENT SCHEME – 12 RIDES FOR THE PRICE OF 10 £20 FOR UNLIMITED RIDES FOR A YEAR. Please note the start points may be subject to revision. Please check with Jim Court 487 2387 or 07778 181615. A weekly Newsletter is issued with further details of each ride and start points. E-mail info@sccc.co.uk if you wish to be added to the list.
Sun 26th 8am	Audax : Cheadle, Stockport 150km cycling event Controls at Radway Green and Middlewich, plus 2 information controls. 200km Controls at RADWAY GREEN, NEWPORT and MIDDLEWICH, plus 2 information controls.
March 2012
Sat 3rd 1.30pm	Womens Skyride:Fallowfield Rd An out and back ride of around 8 miles along the Fallowfield Loop, a converted railway line - so pretty much flat! We'll stop at Debdale Park at the turn around point for a chance to get our breath back and have a drink, then we'll head back to Fallowfield safe in the knowledge that getting back is always faster!
Sun 4th 10am	Stockport Community Cycling Club : Monton - A different northerly ride with a mix of road and off-road sections. Lunch at Boothstown. Distance about 30 miles. THERE IS A RIDE FEE OF £1 PER RIDE FOR ALL MEMBERS AND A £2 JOINING FEE FOR NEW MEMBERS. YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ADVANCE PAYMENT SCHEME – 12 RIDES FOR THE PRICE OF 10 £20 FOR UNLIMITED RIDES FOR A YEAR. Please note the start points may be subject to revision. Please check with Jim Court 487 2387 or 07778 181615. A weekly Newsletter is issued with further details of each ride and start points. E-mail info@sccc.co.uk if you wish to be added to the list.
Sun 4th	Policini Winter Sprinter Starts The Woodford Centre,Chester Road, Woodford, Stockport, SK7 1PS. Long route 100km, Short route 60km. Entry fee: £20
Sat 10th 9.30am	Stockport Community Cycling Club :Cuerden Valley - Meet at Morrisons, Cheadle at 0930 or Whittle-le-Woods near Chorley at 1015. A repeat of a previous ride with mainly off-road routes before lunch and a steady road climb after lunch. Coffee at Avenham Park . Distance about 18 miles. THERE IS A RIDE FEE OF £1 PER RIDE FOR ALL MEMBERS AND A £2 JOINING FEE FOR NEW MEMBERS. YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ADVANCE PAYMENT SCHEME – 12 RIDES FOR THE PRICE OF 10 £20 FOR UNLIMITED RIDES FOR A YEAR. Please note the start points may be subject to revision. Please check with Jim Court 487 2387 or 07778 181615. A weekly Newsletter is issued with further details of each ride and start points. E-mail info@sccc.co.uk if you wish to be added to the list.
Sun 11th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers' Cycling Group - Dunham/Tatton 30 miles 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 18th	Manchester CTC Challenge Ride Details t.b.a. £27, CTC Member £17, any Team / Group of 4 £60
Sun 18th 10am	Stockport Community Cycling Club : Foxwist Green eXtra ride Meet at car park next to Wilmslow Leisure Centre at 1000. A 45 mile ride over rolling Cheshire roads with lunch at Foxwist Green. THERE IS A RIDE FEE OF £1 PER RIDE FOR ALL MEMBERS AND A £2 JOINING FEE FOR NEW MEMBERS. YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ADVANCE PAYMENT SCHEME – 12 RIDES FOR THE PRICE OF 10 £20 FOR UNLIMITED RIDES FOR A YEAR. Please note the start points may be subject to revision. Please check with Jim Court 487 2387 or 07778 181615. A weekly Newsletter is issued with further details of each ride and start points. E-mail info@sccc.co.uk if you wish to be added to the list.
Sat 25th	Kendal - Sportive Start and Finish: Lakes Leisure Kendal, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7HX.
Sat 25th	WIGGLE CHESHIRE CAT 2012 Distances: 100 miles, 74 miles, 45 miles Event address: The Alexandra Stadium, Gresty Road, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6EL
Fri 30th	Bike Friday 7.40am Worsley Rd/Chatsworth Rd 7.50am opposite Greenleach Lane/Monton Green 8am Hope Hospital Stretford Mall (next to Chester Road bus stop) Chorlton Library Withington Library Levenshulme Station Prestwich Pizza (Bury New Road/Scholes Lane junction) Cycle into the city centre, converging upon Manchester Town Hall
Fri 30th 6pm	Critical Mass Critical Mass has no leaders, and no central organization licenses rides. In every city that has a Critical Mass ride, some locals simply picked a date, time, and location for the ride and publicised it, and thus the ride was born. Critical Mass is an idea and an event, not an organization. It is a great way to meet other cyclists and to have a fun bike ride. It is not a fast ride and often children come too, everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the bicycle!. Meet Central Library, St Peters Sqr, Manchester M1
Sat 31st 11am-7pm	Chorlton Big Green Festival St Clements Church, Edge Lane, Chorlton, Manchester M21. Includes Bike parade and many other bike orientated activities
April 2012
Sun 1st 10.30am	Lancashire Outdoor Group Ride 25 mile Saddleworth BIKE RIDE from Cross Keys Pub, Uppermill-> Delph Circular. Hilly, Scenic views assured. Organisers:John & Julie Bullen E: jabawak@aol.com or Text: 07818 814061.
Fri 6th 10am	Lancashire Outdoor Group : Mobberley Wobbly Eight THE annual pub crawl on wheels! Start in vicinity of Altrincham or Hale around 10AM, cycle to the 1st pub, the Plough & Flail for opening at 12 noon, then wobble your way over to the next seven with a hundred or so cyclists over the next 4 hours ( about 20 miles ) to finish at the Railway around 4:30PM for a sing song , music and fun! If running late, you can always link up at pub no.3, The Frozen Mop at 1PM or at no. 8 just for the music & party! As you can see from the pix, some wear fancy dress..
Sun 8th	Pendle Witches Vintage Velo Craven Heifer Pub, Rawtenstall, Lancs.
Sun 15th	Peak100 105 k sportive with 7000ft climbing. Entry fee £25. Start Macclesfield. Raising funds for Kidscan.
Sun 15th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers' Cycling Group - 30 miles 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 15th 8am	Audax : Hebden Bridge Spring into the Dales: 110km cycling event starting from Hebden Bridge. Controls at GARGRAVE and KEIGHLEY, plus 3 information controls. Leap into the Aire: 53km cycling event starting from Hebden Bridge. Controls at SCAR TOP and KEIGHLEY, plus 1 information control.
Sat 21st– Sun 22nd	Manchester Nightrider How far: 100 km Embark on an exciting 100km cycle challenge past all the main sights of Manchester by night, starting and finishing at the Manchester Velodrome. Follow a fully signposted circular route through the city's moonlit streets. Join us for an amazing challenge and raise much needed funds for the Vegetarian Society! How does it work? The event is aimed at people of average fitness who are prepared to put in training to enable them to meet the challenge. Anyone over 18 years old is welcome as long as you are fit and healthy enough to do the challenge. You will need your own bike with lights and a cycle helmet. Experienced staff will be there on the night to provide help and encouragement whenever you need it, and the route will be fully signed. Designated snack and water stops will be positioned along the route. You have two options for getting involved in this exciting new adventure: OPTION 1: You pay £39 registration fee, and raise at least £150 in sponsorship money for the Vegetarian Society OPTION 2: You pay the full £99 event cost and raise as much sponsorship as possible. Included in the registration fee is insurance which will cover you for pre-event cancellation for medical reasons, personal liability and personal accident.
Fri 27th	Bike Friday 7.40am Worsley Rd/Chatsworth Rd 7.50am opposite Greenleach Lane/Monton Green 8am Hope Hospital Stretford Mall (next to Chester Road bus stop) Chorlton Library Withington Library Levenshulme Station Prestwich Pizza (Bury New Road/Scholes Lane junction) Cycle into the city centre, converging upon Manchester Town Hall
Fri 27th 6pm	Critical Mass Critical Mass has no leaders, and no central organization licenses rides. In every city that has a Critical Mass ride, some locals simply picked a date, time, and location for the ride and publicised it, and thus the ride was born. Critical Mass is an idea and an event, not an organization. It is a great way to meet other cyclists and to have a fun bike ride. It is not a fast ride and often children come too, everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the bicycle!. Meet Central Library, St Peters Sqr, Manchester M1
May 2012
Fri 4th– Mon 7th	Lancashire Outdoor Group : CHESHIRE CYCLEWAY a 3-DAY BIKE TOUR ( with 2 overnight B&Bs ) Organiser: Anup Mehta E: anup267mehta@gmail.com Text: 07853 882276
Sat 5th	Policini : The B*stard Oldham RUFC, Byrth Road, Oldham. OL8 2TJ. Entry fee: £22. Route map and profile: 67 miles
Sat 12th 9am	Bicycle Village 2012 Jacksons Boat, Rifle Rd, Sale m33 2lx. Big Cycle Jumble,Children's Bike Art workshop, Bike Swap,Pedal Powered Smoothie Maker,Bicycle Photography Competition, Bike Doctor
Sun 13th	Wilmslow Triathlon Swim Distance:400m Cycle Distance:24.2km Run Distance:5.6km
Sun 13th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers' Cycling Group – Peover Heath (Dog Inn) – 35 miles 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 20th	PEAKS CHALLENGE Start/Finish Ashbourne Recreation Ground, Cockayne Ave., Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1EJ Long (on road); 49 miles Short (cycle track): 29 miles, Family route 12 miles.
Fri 25th	Bike Friday 7.40am Worsley Rd/Chatsworth Rd 7.50am opposite Greenleach Lane/Monton Green 8am Hope Hospital Stretford Mall (next to Chester Road bus stop) Chorlton Library Withington Library Levenshulme Station Prestwich Pizza (Bury New Road/Scholes Lane junction) Cycle into the city centre, converging upon Manchester Town Hall
Fri 25th 6pm	Critical Mass Critical Mass has no leaders, and no central organization licenses rides. In every city that has a Critical Mass ride, some locals simply picked a date, time, and location for the ride and publicised it, and thus the ride was born. Critical Mass is an idea and an event, not an organization. It is a great way to meet other cyclists and to have a fun bike ride. It is not a fast ride and often children come too, everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the bicycle!. Meet Central Library, St Peters Sqr, Manchester M1
June 2012
Fri 1st– Fri 8th	Lancashire Outdoor Group : HADRIAN'S WALL , Newcastle to EDINBURGH, a 200-mile cyclists' odyssey, the famous COAST & CASTLES (C&C) BIKE TOUR, over 6 days... Route created by Sustrans, using designated cycle routes, following Northumberland's historic coast taking in magnificent Bamburgh castle + those at Holy Island, Dunstanburgh, Warkworth & Berwick-upon-Tweed, then inland through the Borders via romantic, off the beaten track St Boswells, Melrose and Galashiels and finally to the Moorfoot Hills for a striking view of Edinburgh to finish at the Castle. Back to Newcastle or Manchester by train ( with 6/7 overnight B&Bs ). Organiser: Sheila Barlow Text: 07950 630932
Tue 5th	Policini : Jubilee Ride Details tba
Sun 10th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers' Cycling Group– 35 miles 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)
Sat 16th– Fri 24th	Bike Week
Sun 17th	Polka Dot Challenge Sportive Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive) Venue: Woodford Community Centre, Chester Road, Woodford, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1PS. Sign on open 8am until 9.30am
Sat 23rd– Sun 24th	YORK CYCLE SHOW 2012 The Racecourse, York
Sat 24th	Policini : Rivington 100
Fri 29th	Bike Friday 7.40am Worsley Rd/Chatsworth Rd 7.50am opposite Greenleach Lane/Monton Green 8am Hope Hospital Stretford Mall (next to Chester Road bus stop) Chorlton Library Withington Library Levenshulme Station Prestwich Pizza (Bury New Road/Scholes Lane junction) Cycle into the city centre, converging upon Manchester Town Hall
Fri 29th 6pm	Critical Mass Critical Mass has no leaders, and no central organization licenses rides. In every city that has a Critical Mass ride, some locals simply picked a date, time, and location for the ride and publicised it, and thus the ride was born. Critical Mass is an idea and an event, not an organization. It is a great way to meet other cyclists and to have a fun bike ride. It is not a fast ride and often children come too, everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the bicycle!. Meet Central Library, St Peters Sqr, Manchester M1
July 2012
Sun 1st	Ribble Valley 100 The Ribble Valley 100 (previously known as Cross Pennine 100) heads out from Roefield Sports and Leisure Centre in Clitheroe, Lancashire and takes in the Yorkshire Dales and even a bit of southern Cumbria (on the longer route). Choose from the gritty 100-mile or the challenging, but achievable 100km circular routes. A great day in the saddle for experienced and novice cyclists alike
Sun 1st	Lancashire Outdoor Group : PENNINE BRIDLEWAY BIKE RIDE 25 MILES - ROSSENDALE SECTION This will be a CHALLENGING mostly, off-road, hilly route, only suitable for those with Hybrid or Mountain bikes..should be huge fun !! Organisers: Martin & Cath Farnworth E: m.farnworth236@btinternet.com or Text: 07891 936317
Sun 8th	Buxton Triathlon Buxton Pool, St John's Road,Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6BE
Sun 8th	Manchester Blackpool Cycle Starting from Manchester United Football Ground at Old Trafford, this invigorating ride will take you along country lanes to the finish on the South Promenade at Blackpool, where you can enjoy a barbecue, live music and well-earned massage (not to mention a well-earned drink in the beer tent!).
Sun 8th	Liverpool – Chester – Liverpool Bike Ride Join over 2800 riders in the only cycle event in the country to include nearly 3 miles underground and enjoy a fun-filled family day out raising money for our nominated event charity, Claire House Children's Hospice. 90 mile challenge route - Open to ages 18 years and over only and must be capable of completing the distance in 7 hrs. 50 Mile route 25 Mile Liverpool - Chester or Chester-Liverpool route 25 Mile Wirral Circular Route Entry on the day will be available.
Sun 8th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers' Cycling Group - 35miles 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 13th- Sun 15th	Lancashire Outdoor Group : CAMPING + HIKING or CYCLING in Yorkshire Dales , near Settle Organiser Anup Text: 07853 882276
Sun 15th	Manchester to Blackpool
Sat 15th	Policini : Over'Tops Oldham RUFC, Byrth Road, Oldham. OL8 2TJ. 51 Miles – This route takes in some stunning scenery. But doesn't contain the tough climbs of the longer route. 73 Miles Entry fee: £22
Fri 27th	Bike Friday 7.40am Worsley Rd/Chatsworth Rd 7.50am opposite Greenleach Lane/Monton Green 8am Hope Hospital Stretford Mall (next to Chester Road bus stop) Chorlton Library Withington Library Levenshulme Station Prestwich Pizza (Bury New Road/Scholes Lane junction) Cycle into the city centre, converging upon Manchester Town Hall
Fri 27th 6pm	Critical Mass Critical Mass has no leaders, and no central organization licenses rides. In every city that has a Critical Mass ride, some locals simply picked a date, time, and location for the ride and publicised it, and thus the ride was born. Critical Mass is an idea and an event, not an organization. It is a great way to meet other cyclists and to have a fun bike ride. It is not a fast ride and often children come too, everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the bicycle!. Meet Central Library, St Peters Sqr, Manchester M1
Sun 29th	Manchester-Chester Have fun cycling this great 48 mile route, starting from Wythenshawe Park and taking you through beautiful Lancashire and Cheshire countryside. Start Wythenshawe Park, Manchester M23 0AB. Finish The College of Law, Christleton Hall, Pepper St, Christleton, CHESTER, Cheshire CH3 7AB
August 2012
Sun 12th	Macclesfield Triathlon The event starts with a 400m swim in an 8-lane, 25m indoor pool at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. This is followed by a cycle ride from the Cheshire Plains out into the edge of the Peak District; Macclesfield Leisure Centre,Priory Lane, Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 4AF 0161 928 6795
Sun 12th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers' Cycling Group – Pickmere (Red Lion or Elms) – 35 miles 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 31th	Bike Friday 7.40am Worsley Rd/Chatsworth Rd 7.50am opposite Greenleach Lane/Monton Green 8am Hope Hospital Stretford Mall (next to Chester Road bus stop) Chorlton Library Withington Library Levenshulme Station Prestwich Pizza (Bury New Road/Scholes Lane junction) Cycle into the city centre, converging upon Manchester Town Hall
Fri 31st 6pm	Critical Mass Critical Mass has no leaders, and no central organization licenses rides. In every city that has a Critical Mass ride, some locals simply picked a date, time, and location for the ride and publicised it, and thus the ride was born. Critical Mass is an idea and an event, not an organization. It is a great way to meet other cyclists and to have a fun bike ride. It is not a fast ride and often children come too, everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the bicycle!. Meet Central Library, St Peters Sqr, Manchester M1
September 2012
Sun 2nd	Manchester 100 100 k - A great 'Century' ride - 100 kilometres - along beautiful lanes through a wide sweep of Cheshire, starting and finishing at Wythenshawe Park, Manchester. The route heads through Knutsford to Northwich before heading back through Middlewich to the Finish. 100 miles - Starting and finishing at Wythenshawe Park, Manchester, the route heads first to Northwich, taking in Delamere Forest and Nantwich (the half way point) for lunch before heading back through Middlewich to the Finish.
Sat 8th- Sun 9th	Cheshire Triathlon at Tatton park The course runs through the award winning Tatton Park estate and surrounding local countryside. Whilst you are enjoying spectacular racing your family, friends and supporters can enjoy the beauty of the venue and the great atmosphere. If you are looking for the best Manchester triathlon, the most beautiful Cheshire triathlon and the biggest north west triathlon it has to be Tatton Park.
Sun 9th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers' Cycling Group - North of Manchester - 30 miles 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 23rd	Lake District 100 The Lake District 100 is a tough challenge which presents you with a late season 100-mile ride, and has a route that is everything you would expect of the area; great climbs, fast descents and sections where the water's edge is not too far away. The ride takes you through some of the most dramatic landscapes that the UK has to offer, passing by lakes such as Derwentwater, Buttermere, Ullswater and Thirlmere and including the challenging climbs of Honister, Whinlatter and Kirkstone Passes. You won't be disappointed!
Thu 27th– Sun 30th	Cycleshow NEC Birmingham
Fri 28th	Bike Friday 7.40am Worsley Rd/Chatsworth Rd 7.50am opposite Greenleach Lane/Monton Green 8am Hope Hospital Stretford Mall (next to Chester Road bus stop) Chorlton Library Withington Library Levenshulme Station Prestwich Pizza (Bury New Road/Scholes Lane junction) Cycle into the city centre, converging upon Manchester Town Hall
Fri 28th 6pm	Critical Mass Critical Mass has no leaders, and no central organization licenses rides. In every city that has a Critical Mass ride, some locals simply picked a date, time, and location for the ride and publicised it, and thus the ride was born. Critical Mass is an idea and an event, not an organization. It is a great way to meet other cyclists and to have a fun bike ride. It is not a fast ride and often children come too, everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the bicycle!. Meet Central Library, St Peters Sqr, Manchester M1
October 2012
Sun 7th	Cycletta Cheshire Women only, Tatton Park
Sun 14th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers' Cycling Group - Chelford - 30 miles 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	Bike Friday 7.40am Worsley Rd/Chatsworth Rd 7.50am opposite Greenleach Lane/Monton Green 8am Hope Hospital Stretford Mall (next to Chester Road bus stop) Chorlton Library Withington Library Levenshulme Station Prestwich Pizza (Bury New Road/Scholes Lane junction) Cycle into the city centre, converging upon Manchester Town Hall
Fri 26th 6pm	Critical Mass Critical Mass has no leaders, and no central organization licenses rides. In every city that has a Critical Mass ride, some locals simply picked a date, time, and location for the ride and publicised it, and thus the ride was born. Critical Mass is an idea and an event, not an organization. It is a great way to meet other cyclists and to have a fun bike ride. It is not a fast ride and often children come too, everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the bicycle!. Meet Central Library, St Peters Sqr, Manchester M1
November 2012
Sun 11th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers' Cycling Group - Daisy Nook – 25 miles 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 24th	Bike Friday 7.40am Worsley Rd/Chatsworth Rd 7.50am opposite Greenleach Lane/Monton Green 8am Hope Hospital Stretford Mall (next to Chester Road bus stop) Chorlton Library Withington Library Levenshulme Station Prestwich Pizza (Bury New Road/Scholes Lane junction) Cycle into the city centre, converging upon Manchester Town Hall
Fri 24th 6pm	Critical Mass Critical Mass has no leaders, and no central organization licenses rides. In every city that has a Critical Mass ride, some locals simply picked a date, time, and location for the ride and publicised it, and thus the ride was born. Critical Mass is an idea and an event, not an organization. It is a great way to meet other cyclists and to have a fun bike ride. It is not a fast ride and often children come too, everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the bicycle!. Meet Central Library, St Peters Sqr, Manchester M1
December 2012
Sun 9th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers' Cycling Group - Chelford - 30 miles 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 28th 6pm	Critical Mass Critical Mass has no leaders, and no central organization licenses rides. In every city that has a Critical Mass ride, some locals simply picked a date, time, and location for the ride and publicised it, and thus the ride was born. Critical Mass is an idea and an event, not an organization. It is a great way to meet other cyclists and to have a fun bike ride. It is not a fast ride and often children come too, everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the bicycle!. Meet Central Library, St Peters Sqr, Manchester M1

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