Saturday 6th May 2023 9:50am

Starting from - SK8 4AE Gatley Train station at the shelter at the side

Free Parking for anyone driving, SK8 4AE

This FLAB Social Rides Manchester North ride is open for anyone to join

  • 17 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 3 hr
Check the weather! Make sure you've brought the right clothing, equipment and provisions so you have an enjoyable experience. Thanks!

Organized by groups in the community, these rides are a great way to meet new people, explore your local area and to have fun riding your bike. You can find rides that are suitable for your level of experience and interests whilst enjoying being part of a social cycling community.

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SK8 4AE

from Gatley train station we will be heading along Gatley road towards Northenden and picking up the TPT at Palatine road and and onto the banks of the River Mersey towards Chorlton and sale water parks passing chorlton water park we arrive at Jacksons boat after crossing this passing the side of Sale Water park we ass under the M60 this is a Busy area, passing along a few quite roads we are soon at sale and onto the bridge water canal towards Lymm heading along the canal till we get to West Timperly we come off the Canal and a short section on Manchester Road crossing the canal this is also a busy road heading along Navigation Road and a few quite roads till we get to the cafe stop we then just follow quite roads all the way passing through Northern Moor and passing though Wythenshawe Park, if its a nice day we will stop for ICE cream, heading along the cycle paths on Altringham Road and Under the M56 which again can be busy and again onto cycle paths along the side of Altringham road, going through Sharston before picking up the route back to the start that we came out along

thi is a really flat ride and with a lovely cafe which I've been to with SCCC and have been meaning to go back to for them that wish to take there own food there a lovely small park over the road

I can highly recoment the the food and cakes I do however need number 3 days before to let the cafe know ill get a copy of the menu can highly recomend the sausage rolls

anyone who has children over the age of 11 are more than welcome to attend but you must message me and they need to register on lets ride must also be ok at riding on roads


please also make sure you join us on our facebook group FLAB Social Rides Manchester North for more rides and updates

please also make sure your details on lets ride are up to date as lots have not got ICE details on

EASY ride out for coffee and cake

Quite roads and canal paths some TPT 2 small sections of busy road

Coffee stop at The Bridge Cafe

money / bank card, lights back important front in winter and rainy days, puncher patches and glue, spare inner tubes, water, mud guards for autumn/winter, basic repair kit and snacks. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing for our glorious UK weather conditions. HELMETS ADVISED.

First-timers welcome!

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