Rainford to MeCycle Ainsdale

A circular route from our starting point at Holdi on the Rainford by-pass, we head towards Westhead via the cycle track on the by-pass then head towards Burscough and Hurlston Green, on to Halsall and then to our planned stop at Ainsdale. The return route is via The Coastal Road, on to the Formby by-pass, passing Woodvale, to Great Altcar, Lydiate, Aughton, Town Green and Bickerstaffe to our starting point at Rainford. The ride will be navigated by group member Jayne.

A circular route from our starting point from the Rainford by-pass through some lovely Sefton and West Lancashire country lanes and cycle paths to the MeCycle Bicycle Workshop and Cafe at Ainsdale where we will take our refreshment break.

The majority of the route is on hard surfaced main roads and established cycle paths so suitable for most bikes. There will be a short section of the route on gravel paths.

We will take our refreshment break at the MeCycle Bicycle Workshop and Cafe in Ainsdale. There are alternative food outlets in the village but as it is a Sunday ride some may not be open. This is a very scenic route in some excellent cycling countryside and there will be plenty of photo opportunities along the way'. (It wouldn't be a CYCLE: St Helens ride without plenty of photos!)

All riders will be required to wear a helmet and carry spare inner tubes and the means to be able to repair a puncture (assistance will be provided if required). Don't forget some money for the coffee stop.

This is a very scenic route in some excellent cycling countryside and there will be plenty of photo opportunities along the way. We want everyone to enjoy this very friendly group ride so it will be at a pace to suit all riders in the group and to take account of the weather conditions (usually between 9-11 mph). We will never leave anyone behind as we want everyone to enjoy the ride!