Velo to Uppermill

Meet outside Manchester Velodrome main entrance at 9:45 leaving at 10am.
This is a variation on the British Cycling Pennine Escape route so expect some challenging hills.
Leaving the Velodrome we head through Clayton vale to the first hill (short and steep) to Woodhouses village, along Coal pit lane then drop down towards Park Bridge and our second hill up Alt hill lane, A short down hill before a long gradual climb up Lees new rd before some steeper climbs up Knowles lane/ lane head rd where we stop to catch our breath and admire the views over Tameside and maybe take some pictures.
From here we drop down into Uppermill and our café stop at Newbank Garden centre.
After a stop to refuel and chat our return route takes us through Uppermill, Greenfield toward Stalybridge past Stamford park, through Droylsden and back to the Velodrome.
All hills to be took at our pace and we will regroup at top with last rider to decide when we set off again.
For a more detailed look at the route see the following link
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51625470

Build up to ride 100km +, over 12 rides we start with a 15 miler in January and finish with a 62.3 miler in June. Ideal preparation if you want to do the Manchester to Blackpool ride on 12th July (will need to be booked through https://www.bike-events.co.uk/Ride.aspx?id=2749&n=y ) These are all road rides with some quiet roads and bike paths , so riders must be comfortable riding with traffic and MUST carry spares (innertube to fit your bike, minipump etc) These are Community rides not guided rides, although they are fixed routes with someone to navigate, Any hills to be taken at own pace and we will regroup at top with last rider up to decide when we set off again. Riders will be responsible for there own safety and MUST adhere to the highway code. Helmets are strongly advised . There will be a Café stop on each ride so bring cash/card as well as any snacks/drinks you may need.

Manily paved roads with some traffic.

Café will be Newbank Garden Centre in Uppermill

Bring cash/card as well as any snacks/drinks you may need for the ride.

We never leave anyone behind