Sunday 19th July 2015 10:00am

Starting from - Wakefield, WF2 8TY

  • 6 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 1 hr 45 mins
  • Easygoing
  • Wakefield
  • Children aged 8-15*, Children aged 11-15*, Adults 16+ only, Children aged 5-15*

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Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

Starting point

Thornes Park Leisure Centre, Thornes Park Stadium
Horbury Road
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF2 8TY

Wakefield

If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.    A steady 6 mile ride from Thornes Park to Horbury lakes and back.  A mixture of traffic free and quiet local roads, designated cycle routes, this ride goes through some beautiful local countryside and fishing lakes ending up back in Thornes Park in the heart of Wakefield. The Park features a beautiful walled Rose Garden, Conservatory, and wildfowl lake of the former Thornes House plus great sports facilities. Mostly tarmac track with very slight gradient towards Horbury.  Free adult bike hire is available for this ride! To request a bike please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/borrow-a-free-bike-for-the-skyride-thornes-park-horbury-lakes-tickets-17045361134 and follow the steps.

Route rating

4 stars (3) Reviews

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