Reddish Vale ramble

With a mix of surface types (compacted sand/gravel and cobbles/tarmac) this has proven to be a great route for improving skills. Leaving the velodrome behind we’ll head out through Clayton Vale & Sunnybank Vale, with a smidge of Lumb Clough and Lees Park before we join the roads as we wend our way through Audenshaw and Denton before reaching Reddish Vale. After munchies at the farm café there’ll be the climb back out of the valley (sorry, but there’s no way out without a bit of ‘up’) – we can do either climb out depending on how stuffed/worn out we are. The majority of the route back will be on the Floop once we’ve got off the roads. Please note that we will still be abiding by COVID-19 safety regulations: social distancing and mask wearing at rest stops unless exempt.

Bike Type: Hybrid, cyclocross, gravel or MTB – mixed surface type (compacted sand/gravel and cobbles/tarmac)

Café stop: The Farm Café at Reddish Vale

Helmets are encouraged. Bring cash/card for the Café, bike lock and puncture repair kit, and weather appropriate clothing – it is Manchester after all, so we could be turning into ducks, snowmen or cooking on the ride. It is unknown exactly how long we’ll be out for as it depends on who’s with us and how long we spend munching, so any end time on here is a pure guess! We never leave anyone behind and we’re not afraid to walk bits if we need to.