Tour of Leicester

Sunday 11th November at 2.00pm 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
55 Mins 6 Miles Anyone 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
Ride Steady Leisurely rides to relax and let yourself go You're happy enough riding a bike but probably feel a bit rusty and would like the chance to turn the pedals with friends and family in a relaxed environment giving you the chance to stop, socialise and see the sights of your local area. You'll ride in parks, on towpaths, smooth trails, minor suburban roads and maybe the occasional rolling hill. It's all designed to give you a rewarding cycling experience of around one and a half hours at a slow to leisurely pace; your pace, your patch, your way. We welcome all ages on Ride Steady however adults bringing children under 5 may do so providing they are secured in a BS standard child seat or trailer.

Leicester

Sky Ride Local
Starting Point & Postcode
The Bike Park Town Hall Square LE1 9BG
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 35 mins  (55 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.
Any 

Sky Ride Local in Leicester

If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.

Understanding the neighbourhoods of Leicester and how they link together. This circular tour of just over 6 miles along cycle paths and quiet roads will show you how to navigate your way quickly and easily around the City taking in some of the more iconic landmarks and revealing some hidden gems.

 

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
All ages are welcome but age 5 and under must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.
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 On street in the area (charges may apply), Rutland Street NCP (charges)
Nearest Train Station
Leicester 0.8 miles 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Jeremy O'Dwyer Jeremy O'Dwyer
  • Mokhtar Elareshi Mokhtar Elareshi Hi,
    A postgraduate student in Media & Communication at University of Leicester who is a passionate about encouraging people to get on their bikes.

    I have been cycling with Sky ride since 2009 and I love cycling with them. I like to cycle and I usually ride a hybrid bike but I have also a mountain bike and a road bike. The latter I use to cycle those lovely Leicester countryside.

    I have cycled once with Leicester Forest but more often with Spokes ride and Of Course with Sky ride as assistant leader.

    I will be assisting leader rides in the Leicester and Birmingham areas this summer and look forward to meeting you on these rides :-)
  • Mike Ball Mike Ball Have been cycling for many years both as an all weathers commuter and a member of the Leicester Spokes cycling (http://www.leicesterspokes.org.uk) group. I particularly enjoy cycle touring in Scotland and Europe, and longer rides such as our annual overnight ride from London to Leicester. My ambitions are to cycle across the USA and China, perhaps all the way around the world? I try to use my bike for most trips and want to encourage people to look on bike travel as everyday transport, not just something for the weekend. I look forward to meeting you on a ride.

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