Sunday 13th April 2025 10:30am

Starting from - NE29 6LG North Shields Ferry Landing
Paid Parking available near to Ferry Landing.
Ferry leaves at 10.30am prompt. Please bring Card, NO CASH
, NE29 6LG

This Squeaky Wheels ride is open for anyone to join

  • 30 miles
  • Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road, eBike
  • 4 hr 30 mins
Check the weather! Make sure you've brought the right clothing, equipment and provisions so you have an enjoyable experience. Thanks!

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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NE29 6LG

We will meet at North Shields Ferry which leaves at 19.40am prompt and will do a pick up at South Shields Ferry landing at 10.50am. We will then cycle through South Shields, Whitburn and into Roker following the coast line to view the Statues. Then a quick stop in Roker for a coffee.
We will return the same route.
Approx 28 miles mainly Cycle Paths with a couple of roads to navigate.
Spring riding - bring enough clothing and also front and rear lights NOTE: Distance will be subject to weather - may decrease by a couple of miles,
DISCLAIMER: This is a social group of like-minded people sharing a love of cycling, it is not a formal organisation nor does it have any form of legal structure. You are free to choose to ride with us, but you do so entirely at your own risk. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss or injury suffered as a result of participation. You are also responsible for any mechanical problems on a ride and will be expected to arrange your own way home. However, no one would ever be left alone while waiting for help. If the weather is appalling and we cancel the ride, you'll receive a notification by email to inform you the ride has been cancelled. If you have not heard from us, we are still riding If you book on this ride and then find you have to cancel, please do so as soon as you can so that your place is available to someone else. We may take photographs or videos of the ride and riders for publicity purposes. If you'd prefer not to be easily identified on images, let us know


Sunderland Ship Yards remembered, the latest sculptures from Ray Lonsdale have just been revealed in Sunderland and we need to see them. Crossing the Tyne on the Ferry we will ride through South Shields to Roker to view them.

Mainly cycle Paths but some roads included

Coffee at Roker Beach after viewing the Statues

Helmets are advised, check weather re clothing. Bring Pop Card, or Card for Ferry they do not take cash

We never leave anyone behind

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