Debdale park to Stamford park

Meet at Debdale outdoor centre car park (opposite McDonalds) at 9:45 for ride briefing, aiming to set off at 10am.
Ride 2: 20.5 miles
We leave Debdale and head toward Manchester velodrome, through Clayton Vale-Woodhouses- Coal pit lane them Drop down toward Ashton-under-Lyne and up Alt hill lane to our stop at Pavilion Café in Stamford Park.
The return route takes us through Droylsden towards Velodrome and back to Debdale. There are some hills on way out and flatter on return. Riders to take hills at own pace and we will regroup at top with last rider up deciding when we set off again.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53169220

Build up to ride 100km +, over 12 rides we start with a 15 miler in January and finish with a 64 miler in June. Ideal preparation if you want to do the Manchester to Blackpool ride on 12th July (will need to be booked through https://www.bike-events.co.uk/Ride.aspx?id=2749&n=y ) These are all road rides with some quiet roads and bike paths , so riders must be comfortable riding with traffic and MUST carry spares (innertube to fit your bike, minipump etc) These are Community rides not guided rides, although they are fixed routes with someone to navigate, Riders will be responsible for there own safety and MUST adhere to the highway code. Helmets are strongly advised . There will be a Cafe stop on each ride so bring cash/card aswell as any snacks/drinks you may need.

All road ride

Café stop is at Pavilion Café in Stamford park

Helmets strongly advised, please bring puncture repair kit/spare innertubes, basic tools and mini-pump. Bring Cash/card for the Café stop, along with any snacks/drinks you may need for the ride.

We never leave anyone behind