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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.
This route follows the towpath of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal as it meanders from Foulridge to Thornton. The route is largely beautiful countryside with a large variety of wildlife and plant life depending on time of year. You will regularly see the resident Swans, Mallards and other birds. The canal is very popular with walkers and boaters alike with pleasure barges journeying back and forth along the canal. The route is a there and back ride with a Cafe at each end and an old local pub in the middle. Cafe Cargo also has a lovely Ice Cream / Sweet shop.
Starting point & postcode - Cafe Cargo Foulridge BB8 7PP
Cycling time - 1 hours 15 mins
Route distance - 8 miles
Suitable for - anyone
Ride level - steady
Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait.
Children under the age of 5 do not need to register and must be in a BSI approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.
Book your ride HERE
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