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Plane and simple - Manchester Airport circular

Saturday 9th April 2016 12:00pm

Starting from - Meet in the car park of Wythenshawe Forum Centre. I will loiter around the Carpark side of the centre, Equipped with some very basic bits and bobs and a pump should anybody need them. (shops/toilets available at this point) Charges may apply if arriving by car, however on street parking locally is plentiful and free. If you have a Skyride bib, please bring it for safety as there are some road sections, and also to promote the ongoing Season of Skyride and Ride Social. ( I have some to give, but not many). Leaders who fancy coming are invited to wear kit and lend a hand ... We will be starting the pre-brief at 12, and leaving by about 10 past. M22 5RX

  • 8 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres)
  • 3 hr

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M22 5RX

Meet in the car park of Wythenshawe Forum Centre. I will loiter around the Carpark side of the centre, Equipped with some very basic bits and bobs and a pump should anybody need them. (shops/toilets available at this point) Charges may apply if arriving by car, however on street parking locally is plentiful and free. If you have a Skyride bib, please bring it for safety as there are some road sections, and also to promote the ongoing Season of Skyride and Ride Social. ( I have some to give, but not many). Leaders who fancy coming are invited to wear kit and lend a hand ... We will be starting the pre-brief at 12, and leaving by about 10 past.

This has always been a popular ride amongst riders of all ages, and due to request, I have listed this slightly later than usual at MIDDAY on SATURDAY. A ride with a difference, skirting the perimeter of Manchester Airport on eight miles of quiet lanes, cycle paths and off-road trails, with a few small road sections. From the gentle rolling cycleway, you'll be able to watch the arrivals and departures at one of the UK's busiest airports. At around 2/3 of the route, we will call in at the Aviation Viewing Park, where we will spend around 30 minutes to have a browse and a coffee, and use the facilities. Bring some pennies for refreshments. Due to the mixed nature of the route's surfaces, road bikes with narrow tyres are not advised. As a Social ride, rules are more relaxed but I would recommend a suitable helmet for all....always.
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