Cycling History Tour
Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.
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About the route
Starting point
The Bike Park, Town Hall Square
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 9BG
Town Hall Square
An 8.6 mile ride on quiet country roads, riversides and canal paths, linking historic cycling sites across the city. Learn about Leicester's Victorian cycling champion and discover who invented the pneumatic tyre in this family friendly cycling history tour. A feast of fun and education, this is a family bike ride not to be missed. Please note that this ride can take up to 3 hours to complete due to the nature of the ride and it's historical content.
If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.
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3 ride participants
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Michael Lane
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George Margomenos
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