Saturday 25th June 2022 9:45am

Starting from - Slaidburn Car Park BB7 3AE. This is a pay and display car park so please have change for the meter. There are public toilets at the car park.
Ride Leaders:
Kath Mullaney
Michelle Tonge
Distance 40 miles
Overall elevation 3800ft
Gradient 7 to 14%
Overall speed 11 to 13mph, BB7 3AE

This Horwich Ride Social Ladies ride is open for anyone to join

  • 40 miles
  • Road
  • 5 hr

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




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BB7 3AE

Heading out form Slaidburn car park we head to Bolton by Bowland. The route then climbs gently over to Wigglesworth before crossing to Settle. Taking the back road out of Settle there is a gentle climb to the junction above Helwith Bridge - there follows a cracking descent into Austwick
After Clapham the road starts to climb towards the distant hilltops as you take on the splendid climb over Bowland Knotts.

Conquer and Climb HRS Ladies road ride series number 3. Bowland to Settle Loop

Mostly B roads and country lanes, through the beautiful Ribble Valley. Some challenging uphills and descents

We will take a break for refreshments in Settle. Regular breaks will be taken on route as necessary

Helmets are always required on HRS rides. Riders should be equipped with basic repair tools and puncture repair items and their own PPE. Funds for refreshments if required.

This is number 3 in the Conquer & Climb road ride series and is a challenging ride of 40 miles with a 3000ft plus of elevation. Riders should be of a good level of fitness and practiced in hill and distance riding. It is best suited to road bikes.

Who else is on this ride?

Ride leaders

Profile photo for Michelle Tonge
  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader
  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion
  • Community Groups Volunteer

    Community Groups Volunteer

Michelle Tonge

Assistants

4 ride participants

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