To Oakwell Hall to see the Red Dress (3-cake)

This ride was inspired by my wish to find a reasonable cycle route to Oakwell Hall. The Red Dress is being exhibited here during the month of June. The award winning Red Dress project was initiated by British artist Kirstie Macleod in 2009 to help marginalised women tell their stories through stitching, uniting people around the world without borders. The dress now features the work of more than 300 embroiderers from 51 countries and has been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide. Details here: https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/the-red-dress/

It looks as though all the guaranteed tickets for the exhibition are booked, but there is still a chance that we will get in. At any rate it is always nice to visit Oakwell Hall and it is some time since I was last there.

We will follow the Leeds Liverpool Canal to Shipley, then the Canal Road Greenway into Bradford. We will then continue on Route 66 up to West Bowling Park and on to Oakenshaw to join the Spen Valley Greenway. We’ll leave the Greenway near Cleckheaton and then meander our way over to Oakwell Hall. There will be a couple of short sections on busy roads for this part of the ride but most of the route is on quiet roads.

Once at Oakwell Hall we will hopefully get in to see the exhibition. We will have a lunch break in the cafe (or bring your own lunch) and return to Shipley by the same route.

Please bring a roadworthy bike and spares in case of punctures. Dress appropriately for the weather (layers are best). It’s advisable to wear a helmet. You’ll also need money or a debit card to pay for refreshments (or you may want to bring your own).

We always go at the pace of the slowest rider so no-one gets left behind.

My number on the day is 07725 743305.

See you soon!

Anna