Sofa to Sportive 4. Ashurst Beacon

Leaving Lucianos at the Millstone we head over to Blackrod to warm up the legs on our first climb. We head across to to Wrightington Parbold and climbs over Ashurst Beacon, back through Appley Bridge and Standish, back towards Adlington and the start point.

Ride number 4 in the Sofa to Sportive series. The next challenge in the series, increasing the distance and hills.

Mostly B roads and quiet lanes. Short stretches on A roads which can be busy and graduating to steeper inclines on this fourth ride

We will endeavour to take a rest stop at a cafe somewhere. but be advised to bring drinks and snacks. Regular breaks can be taken as necessary.

Please be equipped with your own basic bike repair tools and inner tubes /puncture repair. Helmets are not required by law but are required on HRS road rides. Personal first aid and any equipment such as face masks, wipes and hand gel is the your own responsibility. Any money needed for a cafe stop first aid and any equipment such as face masks, wipes and hand gel is the your own responsibility. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF FEELING UNWELL OR WITH COVID SYMTOMS

This is particularly aimed at Ladies either new to road riding or wanting to improve their road riding fitness and confidence. We will try to ride at a pace of 10 to 12 mph. Sofa to Sportive Road Rides for Ladies This route is aimed at ROAD BIKES only. Please do not book if you intend to use a Hybrid. We ride at the pace of the group and regularly re group. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF FEELING UNWELL OR WITH COVID SYMTOMS