Ride Leicester Historic Glenfield Tunnel Ride
Monday 15th July 2024 6:00pm
Starting from - Town Hall Bike Park, LE1 5BP
This Ride Leicester ride is open for anyone to join
- 7.5 miles
- Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
- 3 hr
- Steady
- Leicester
- All ages
Organized by groups in the community, these rides are a great way to meet new people, explore your local area and to have fun riding your bike. You can find rides that are suitable for your level of experience and interests whilst enjoying being part of a social cycling community.
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About the route
Starting point
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LE1 5BP
Follow the route of the Leicester to Swannington Railway Line from the Canalside Coal Wharf that helped keep Londoners warm to Glenfield Tunnel. One of the world’s first routes for the new-fangled technology of coal-powered steam railways that heralded the industrial revolution and changed the planet in the early 19th Century.
This ride includes a guided tour of the tunnel. Bring torches, a fully charged camera and a sense of history on your doorstep.
We never leave anyone behind
This ride includes a guided tour of the tunnel. Bring torches, a fully charged camera and a sense of history on your doorstep.
We never leave anyone behind
Who else is on this ride?
20 ride participants
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Patrick Flynn
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Jim Butler
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Michael Lane
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James Bailey
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Hwo Li Lam
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Laura Carter
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Sally Wan
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Graham Cameron
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Community Groups Volunteer
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Steve Hill
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Community Groups Volunteer
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Mick Perry
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