Liverpool – Chester – Liverpool

We'll all start together, but book on the ride you want to do & we'll just ride in small groups. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/events/?ea=4294588957 Liverpool – Chester – Liverpool Bike Ride is a non – competitive bike ride which covers a range of distances from 5 miles to 100 miles, for all the family and abilities depending on the chosen route. Many riders start outside the Queensway Tunnel in Liverpool, which offers a unique opportunity to ride approximately 2.5 miles through the Tunnel under the river Mersey, traffic free (courtesy of Mersey Travel). Alternatively, riders can start from a lively event site at the Countess of Chester Health Park. The bike ride takes place largely on the Public Highway, which remains open to traffic, but also makes use of cycle ways/paths. This is the 23rd year the event has been held and continuity was kept with its well-known and established routes (Liverpool to Chester; Chester to Liverpool; Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool; the Liverpool Challenge; Chester Challenge and the Tunnel Family Ride). For the sixth year running, our charity partner is “Claire House Children’s Hospice”. They provided a group of volunteers on the day of the event to assist with registration and meet and greet at both Liverpool and Chester sites. With such a range of distances and challenges available, the event targets the general public including families, keen cyclists, charity fundraisers, Claire House / charity partner supporters and those individuals looking for an opportunity to achieve a personal challenge. The event therefore appeals to a wide-range of needs when searching for an event to take part in; fundraising, personal achievement and a simple desire to become fitter and healthier. This combination of goals contributes to the supportive atmosphere and the interaction of the riders as they learn about each other’s reason for participating. A key feature of the event is the unique opportunity to cycle traffic-free through the Mersey Tunnel and this alone contributes to so many participants returning year after year. Please check your bike over the night before the ride, tyres inflated, all bolts tight, lubricated. Clothing, Helmet & lights checked & ready. Please ensure you have all the parts for your bike - pump, spare tube, multi tool. Your bike is your responsibility! Phone, money too. You are your responsibility! Please aim to be ready to ride 15 mins before the ride start time, getting away on time is good for everyone. I'm a SkyRide Ride Leader leading guided rides & I'm also a trained route planner - I enjoy my cycling & appreciate it even more when I have people to ride with. Our group is called the FC's - Friendly Cyclists & you can read all about us & join the group here: https://www.goskyride.com/SCG/GroupDetails?GroupID=2197