Thursday 4th August 2016 10:30am

Starting from - Pavillion Avenham Park Preston, PR1 6AS

  • 42 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 5 hr 30 mins

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

Starting point

PR1 6AS

Pavillion Avenham Park Preston

Starting at the pavilion we will head up tram road to Legh Brow where we leave the cycle path and head to Lostock Hall. From here we make our way to Whitestake and then onto Croston. once through Croston we start to climb up Mawdesley on quiet roads passing through Rufford and then turning on to flat quiet lanes to reach Burscough Bridge for coffee. From here we cross the canal and railway line cycling past Martin Mere and Windmill farm. Eventually we reach Mere Brow and cross Green lane to reach Sollom. Continue on quiet narrow lanes to Bretherton and then on to Much Hoole. Here we join cycle paths and make our way past the Police training college turning right to head to Penwortham and finally continuing on Cycle paths back to Avenham Park This rides is aimed at women who are confident on a bike and want to extend the length of their rides. We will aim for an average speed of 10-11 miles an hour.   Please bring some water and be prepared for cold/wet weather conditions. Riders are advised to wear a helmet and it is compulsory for those under 18 to wear a helmet. Please carry a spare inner tube and tools necessary to carry out a puncture repair.

Who else is on this ride?

Ride leaders

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  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion

Corinne Cragg

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