Thursday 15th March 2018 10:00am

Starting from - Stanley Ferry Marina, Wacky Warehouse WF3 4LT
Meet outside in carpark immediately on the LEFT as you enter carpark.

Toilet and Refreshments available at both Wacky Warehouse and RSPB St. Aidens

PLEASE ARRIVE 15mins PRIOR TO START TIME TO ENABLE BIKE CHECK & REGISTER TO BE TAKEN.

CYCLE HELMETS ARE A MUST
You will not be permitted to take part in the ride without a correctly fitting bike helmet and bike lights.

WINTER MONTHS CYCLING - During the winter months depending on weather conditions we may unfortunately need to cancel a ride due to safety reasons. Please ensure you check your email notifications from Let's Ride and/or check on Let's Ride website Breeze WWoBs Group to confirm the ride is still taking place. WF2 8TY, WF3 4LT

  • 15 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 3 hr
  • Challenging
  • Wakefield
  • Adults 16+ only
  • Women only

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

Starting point

WF3 4LT

Stanley Ferry Marina, Wacky Warehouse WF3 4LT
Meet outside in carpark immediately on the LEFT as you enter carpark.

Toilet and Refreshments available at both Wacky Warehouse and RSPB St. Aidens

PLEASE ARRIVE 15mins PRIOR TO START TIME TO ENABLE BIKE CHECK & REGISTER TO BE TAKEN.

CYCLE HELMETS ARE A MUST
You will not be permitted to take part in the ride without a correctly fitting bike helmet and bike lights.

WINTER MONTHS CYCLING - During the winter months depending on weather conditions we may unfortunately need to cancel a ride due to safety reasons. Please ensure you check your email notifications from Let's Ride and/or check on Let's Ride website Breeze WWoBs Group to confirm the ride is still taking place. WF2 8TY

Stanley Ferry Marina (Wacky Warehouse) to RSPB St. Aidens Nature Reserve

From Stanley Ferry Marina outside Wackyware House, Turn right onto Birkwood Road
Immediately after going over second bridge turn Right and through gate leading to canal side.
Turn Right under the bridge. Follow canal towpath for 3 miles to Fairies Hill Moorings.
Go round the back of Tarmac Plant onto NEW Wakefield Castleford cycle way.
Take first LEFT (Golf course on right) following cycleway for 1.4 miles to Methley Bridge.

Leave canal Turning LEFT onto Leeds Barnsdale Road for .4 mile Turnign RIGHT onto Green Lane.
Green Lane turns into Boat Lane then Lower Mickletown/Main Street. Follow for 2 miles.
At mini roundabout (painted on floor) Turn RIGHT onto Station Road, 100yds on RIGHT take Leeds Country Way track RIGHT following for .3 mile.
At the fork veer LEFT over Carolines Bridge turning RIGHT at the other side.
100yds Turn LEFT into RSPB St. Aidens following track to the RIGHT which leads all the way to a lovely Brew!

Return by retracing route back to Station Road and the mini roundabout. Take 2nd exit to stay on Station Road.
At T junction Turn RIGHT onto Church Lane. Follow for .4 mile.
At T junction with Leeds Road Turn LEFT then Immediately RIGHT onto Park Lane.
Follow Park Lane for 1 miles and at junction Turn LEFT onto Watergate.
After 200yds Turn RIGHT on cycle/walking track following this disused railway for 2 miles.
At T junction Turn RIGHT up Bottomboat Road, Turn LEFT onto Aberford Road.
Follow for 1 mile Turning LEFT onto cycle track by railings opposite Lime Pit Lane.
Follow for .5 mile and your BACK!

There is an option to do another 3 miles if anyone would like to once we have got back and seen how we all feel.

CYCLING HELMETS MUST BE WORN - You will not be permitted to take part in the session without a cycling helmet.
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WINTER CYCLING - Make sure you wrap up warm. Better to take layers off than not to have enough! Gloves are highly reccommended.
Please ensure you are wearing suitable clothing for cycling. A full shoe such as trainers are recommended. NO flapping trouser legs which can get caught in the chain.

WANT TO BE REWARDED FOR YOUR CYCLING?
Join us on 4 rides between January and February to claim your free #BreezeThroughWinter Goodie Bag!
It's easy, register at https://www.letsride.co.uk/breeze-through-winter
If you have any questions about this ride please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Who else is on this ride?

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader
  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion

Jo Amess

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