George and Dragon Ride

Saturday 13th October at 10.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

Guided bike rides Organised rides supported by British Cycling Ride Leaders
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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
60 Mins 7 Miles 8+ (children 8-15 with adult) Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Off-Road - Ride Steady

Bradford

Sky Ride Local
Starting Point & Postcode
George and Dragon Apperley Road, Apperley Bridge BD10 0PU
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
1 hours 40 mins  (1 hours 0 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Hybrid (off road tyres) 

Sky Ride Local in Bradford

If you’re fairly confident on your bike on dirt and gravel surfaces and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Off-Road Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, there is barely a metre of tarmac in sight on these rides so come and enjoy the scrunch of gravel and the squelch of mud under your tyres with us! Rides are between 6 and 15 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.

This ride has something for everyone with a trip through Calverley Woods (mentioned in the Doomsday Book) and plenty of historic ruins to see.  You will feel like you are out in the wilderness, whilst all-the-while being in the middle of two big northern cities! This is a great introduction to off-road cycling being mostly flat and just over 5 miles so come and join us!

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
The minimum age for these rides is 8, there must be no child trailers or child seats, the child capable of riding within the demands of the off-road specification.
Please bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait.

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Car Parking
Yes, at Parkin Lane and other surrounding local streets (Please do not park in George and Dragon car park)
Nearest Train Station
Shipley Station, 3 miles 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Anthony Weston Anthony Weston Got back into cycling 15 years ago after a lifetime of football and running took its toll. Competed in road racing, time trialling and triathlon I have been fortunate enough to do some of the classic Tour de France mountain routes and others across Europe which are just breathtaking. Most of all though I just love getting out in the fresh air on my bike.., any bike! Most of our holidays are spent seeking out some of the beautiful cycling routes across Britain as my wife will testify!.
    As a triathlon coach and Sky Ride Leader, it gives me the opportunity to put something back into sport where I have had so much support and encouragement over the years.
    Look forward to you seeing you and chatting on the next Sky Ride.
    Its always all about the bike!
    Tony
  • Aubrey Cooper Aubrey Cooper Ride Leader for 3 years

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