Jo Rigby's memorial ride to Irlam Station

This ride is in memory of Jo Rigby who was an amazing Breeze ride leader as well as as participant on Chorlton Breeze rides. Jo passed away last year before we got a chance to go on the 5 day Coast and Castles bike tour from Newcastle to Edinburgh. We miss her and we decided to incorporate the ride with the "Wear it Pink" campaign for Breast cancer and in memory of Jo. Please wear pink if you wish so and decorate your bike with pink bows if you can do so safely.


We will be meting up with other groups at Irlam Station at 12pm and we will pre-order sandwiches and tea/coffee for £5. Please contact me for payment details.

We leave Chorlton and join the canal path going towards Worlsley. We ride on the light gravel at Irlam to reach the cafe there we have a stop and coffee/lunch. Next, we cross the Manchester Ship Canal and come back through Flixton and Urmston to Longford park.

Most of the ride is traffic free on paved tarmac suitable for mountain, gravel and hybrid bikes. The canal pathways have loads of roots thus you will struggle with the skinny tyres. There will be a few short sections on the road.

We will ride at leisurely pace and have short stops to hydrate and take photos. Please wear a helmet, bring a bike lock, bike lights, inner tube and snacks/money for the cafe. We welcome all abilities to this friendly Chorlton Breeze group ride and we do not leave anyone behind. If you have questions, feel free to message us. Evelina & Catherine

We especially welcome newbies!