Old Bank Bender

Although this is a steady ride, there are a couple of inclines to contend with. As we leave Horwich we head up towards High Rid reservoir briefly on the Middlebrook trail and then turning up a short sharp incline. Over the major road we start a steady incline up to the reservoir where the terrain changes from smooth tarmac to uneven cobblestones for a spell so make sure you have an early breakfast!

Once we’ve checked our bikes are still intact (only joking) we cycle along much calmer terrain towards Moss Bank Park. We will need to use a cycle lane on a major road so please ensure you are confident on your bike in traffic before booking on this ride

Travelling along the outskirts of the park we will head over to our café stop for a worthy brew and snack. Due to Covid this may be closed, so please bring along your own snack and drink just in case. There are toilets in a nearby Asda but I am unsure if these are open therefore please equip yourself with tissues, antibac wipes and gel.

Our return leg will see us cycling along more cobblestones but these will be ‘even’ and then back over to the park before embracing a short incline to cycle through a residential area to a major road. Again we will cycle a further ascent whilst taking in the breathtaking views over Horwich before descending back to our starting point.

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. Please be self-sufficient and arm yourself with spare inner tubes, bike levers and pump. Please note the average cycling speed will be 7-9 mph. Any questions please feel free to message us at www.facebook.com/horwichridesocial or through this page on the lets ride site.