Heaton Hideaway - Ladies Only

Ride Leaders - Taz Jolly & Lesley Doxsey. Starting outside Luciano’s at Middlebrook. Please arrive 10-15 mins beforehand for a quick bike check and ride briefing. BL6 6JA If you have not completed a ride participant form previously for one of the HRS rides, please request one via email [email protected], Facebook messenger or through the lets ride site. Average speed – 7-8 mph Elevation – 435 ft.

This easy-going ride is aimed at ladies getting back into cycling who wish to increase their confidence in a small group and ladies progressing from s2s. You will be cycling along the Middlebrook Trail, using shared cycle paths and some short sections of road to our cafe stop at Heaton Fold garden centre . There is one short steady incline to contend with in Lostock. Do not let that put you off, you can always dismount and push.

Please take a lateral flow test and check you do not have any covid symptoms before joining the ride. Ensure your bike is in good working condition. Check your gears and brakes and if they are a little bit stiff/rusty and you are not sure how to remedy, take it to your local bike shop. They will be happy to take a look. Although helmets are only recommended by law and not deemed to be essential, anyone not wearing a helmet will not be able to join the ride unfortunately. We do have bikes and helmets to hire if required. Please email [email protected] for further information. Please bring spare inner tubes, bike levers and a pump (don’t worry about the latter if you don’t have one). A lock is advisable for the café stop. It is essential that all ride participants carry their own PPE, that is mask, anti bac gel/wipes and tissues. First aid consumables will be provided by the leader, but you will need to self-medicate if it is safe to do so. Don't say no until you've had a go!