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The old Ride 45 route

Saturday 23rd July 2022 10:30am

Starting from - The starting point is a sliproad just off the A570 Rainford Bypass , close to a new Indian Restaurant called Holdi ( formerly Elephant ), ive dropped a pin on google maps where we start from and it comes up as WA117TA , close to 428 Ormskirk Road , Rainford , St Helens . WA11 7TA, WA11 7TA

This ride is limited to members of The FC’s Satdy Club group only

  • 46.5 miles
  • Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 5 hr 20 mins
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

Starting point




Merseyside
WA11 7TA

Starting at Rainford , we head out to crank , then up through billinge , then over shaley brow (the easier way!) before cutting through Kings moss and over Tower Hill into Up Holland , we then head down Roby Mill before turning up onto Ashurst . We eventually go out through Newburgh ,Parbold , and over to Rufford .Then on to Burscough , then to Lathom and over to Westhead before heading out to Aughton ,Melling mount ,Simonswood ,and Bickerstaffe before looping back to Rainford .
Please note that this ride will average 9-11 mph pace .

Route rating

5 stars (3) Reviews

This is a challenging ride all on roads around West Lancashire . Just over 46 miles and climbing around 2000ft , a training ride for the forthcoming Willowbrook Ride 45.

mainly back roads and most suited to road bikes hybrids , CX bikes

To be arranged

helmet ,suitable clothing , some money for lunch, inner tubes , a pump , and also a lock

This is a more challenging ride than normal for us , please make sure you are capable of riding the distance , with a few hills involved .

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10 ride participants

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