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Wednesday 14th May 2025 9:30am

Starting from - The Starting Point is The New Muslim Cemetery Car Park on Overdale Drive. It is on the right as you head down towards Heaton Fold garden Centre. BL1 5BP

This Horwich Ride Social Mixed ride is open for anyone to join

  • 29 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), eBike
  • 4 hr
  • Challenging
  • Bolton
  • Adults 16+ only
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.

About the route

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BL1 5BP

A scenic route utilising cycle ways, Roe Green Loop line, Bridgewater Canal Towpath and quiet roads. A few busier roads on the return journey until we get to the Leigh Bus Lane.
Ride Leaders. Val Bourne and Celia Rishton.

A scenic route from Overdale to Irlam Station. Elevation 700 feet mileage 29 miles

A large portion is traffic free on tracks, trails and canals towpath, though there will be some busier roads on the way back.

We will stop for refreshments at Irlam Station.

Helmets are compulsory, please equip yourself with spare inner tube and drinks for the journey. This ride is limited to members of Horwich Ride Social. Please email horwichridesocial@gmail for a membership form if you are not already a member. Please check your bike, at least the day before, to ensure that brakes and gears are in working order. Photos will be taken on this ride if you do not wish your photo to be taken please advise a leader before the ride. Please arrive 15 minutes before for a bike check. Please dress for the weather.

Come and join this friendly group for a scenic ride.

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7 ride participants

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