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SATURDAY

 

 

 

6th September – Portland Basin – Meet at Reddish Vale Visitor Centre at 1000.  The reverse route this time via North Reddish, Debdale Park and returning via Denton.  Mainly flat with a hill at the start – Distance about 13 miles.  Possible coffee stop at Portland Basin.

 

 

20th September – Uppermill – Meet at Morrisons Bredbury at 0930 or drive to Stalybridge Country Park.  Last time we had to do a last minute change due to a police incident so let’s try again.  Along the valley to Uppermill then some climbing above Diggle returning on the canal – without the snow hopefully.  Distance about 14 miles. Coffee stop above Uppermill.

 

4th October -.Etherow Lake – Meet at Lapwing Centre, Lapwing Lane, Brinnington at 1000 .  Mainly canal with a climb at Brabyns Park – See the new bridge recently renovated in Brabyns Park.  Coffee stop at Etherow Lake. Distance about 14 miles

 

18th October -  Carsington Water – Meet at Disley station at 0930 to drive to Carsington.  A ride of two halves – hilly with good views on one side, flat on the other.  Optional extension to Middleton Top to see the old tramway – Distance about 14 miles. Coffee stop at Carsington Visitor Centre.

 

 

 

 

SUNDAY

 

As an extension of our shorter rides, it has been decided to offer a monthly Sunday ride.  These rides will be mainly on road on quiet lanes  with distances between 25 and 35 miles.  There will be a lunch stop, probably pub lunch,  wherever possible.  Riding will be at the usual club pace and we hope this will offer an opportunity for the more experienced to go a bit further.

 

28th September  -   The Peovers – meet at car park next to Wilmslow Leisure Centre at 1030 .  A repeat of the earlier ride when only five turned up.  Going out via Joddrell Bank to Goostrey then returning via Lower Peover and Ollerton – Distance about 30 miles

 

There will be no official ride in October because of other commitments

 

However Clare and Andy P have also been organising some unofficial rides for anyone wanting to go a bit further so please contact them for more information

 

9th November – Marton – Meet at Layby by the Deanwater Hotel, Woodford at 1030.  The ride will start with an undulating ride along the edge of the Alderley Edge ridge to Gawsworth then across to  flatter roads to Marton.  The return will be via Chelford and the lanes to Handforth.  Distance about 30 miles

 

 

Lifts to rides can often be arranged and the Club has a few bikes which can be borrowed for rides.

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY EVENING RIDES

 

The Thursday evening rides have now finished until May 2009 -  why not try one of the shorter Saturday rides.

 

 

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

 

Cycle User Group -    This is a consultation group created by the Council to consult with cyclists on proposed road developments and other items affecting cyclists in general within Stockport.  All cyclists are welcome. Meetings are held once a month and alternate between the main group which discusses general items and updates on ongoing projects, rights of way issues and capital projects and the sub group which meets to discuss specific issues and usually concentrates on one project per meeting.  The meetings are usually held at the Town Hall from 6pm to 8pm.  The next few dates are:

 

Thursday 18th September - Main Group

Thursday16th October - Sub group

 

To receive regular agendas and minutes please e-mail dave.preston@stockport.gov.uk

 

CYCLE MAINTENANCE - 25th October   We are again holding a basic cycle maintenance course at Lapwing Centre , Lapwing Lane, Brinnington from 10am to 1pm.  Bring your bike along and have it checked as well as learning how it works and how to fix it.  Course run by qualified cycle mechanic.  No charge but wear appropriate clothes as it is a hands-on session.

 

CHARITY RIDES

 

Details of 2008 Charity rides are coming to an end.  We only intend to give details of the more local rides, not the overseas ones.

 

 

 

7th September 2008 - Manchester 100 mile/100 kilometre - for Christies - Start at Wythenshawe Park for alternative routes via Delamere and Nantwich. - Details from Bike Events - www.bike-events.com .  Some Club members are participating - contact Andy P if you are interested as he is also arranging some training rides,

 

28th September 2008 - Lancashire Loop Challenge - for Medequip4kids, a local charity providing medical equipment for children's hospitals in the North West.   Choice of 25, 45 and 100 miles based on Cockerham - Contact Rachel Allen on 798 1600