.  The rides will meet up at 1900 from various points within Stockport.  The rides will mainly be off-road on easy paths.  Each week there will be rides on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The rides will be the same giving members a change to choose the evening or indeed ride both. Distances will be 10-12 miles. A shorter 6 mile ride is available on Wednesdays subject to pre-booking.

Our 2019 programme runs from the end of April to the end of August.

Monday 24th June and Wednesday 26th June – Abney Park – Meet at the bridge behind the Woolpack Inn near the Pyramid at 7pm.   A ride along the River Mersey and then through the grounds of this historic house. Leader Andy Sykes

Monday 1st July and Wednesday 3rd July – Godley –  Meet at Brinnington Leisure Centre at 7pm.  A little bit of a climb this time as we visit the old railway line and the turntable at Godley. Leader – Neil

Monday 8th July and Wednesday 10th July – Stockport Bridges –Meet at the bridge behind the Woolpack Inn near the Pyramid at 7pm.  This ride takes us on a tour of the bridges along the Mersey Valley. Leader Sarah

Monday 15th July and Wednesday 17th July – Woodley – Meet at Brinnington Leisure Centre at 7pm.  A tour of the local tracks and lanes around Woodley. – Leader Graham

Monday 22nd July and Wednesday 24th July – Bramhall – Meet at Woodsmoor Rail Station at 7pm. – Another local tour of the back roads and trails around Bramhall. Leader Andy Pennell

Monday 29th July and Wednesday 31st  July- Didsbury – Meet at the bridge behind the Woolpack Inn near the Pyramid at 7pm. – A trip along the Mersey Valley and the Transpennine Trail. Leader – Neil

Monday 5th August and Wednesday 7th August – Lyme Park – Meet at High Lane Village Hall at 7pm. A more hilly ride around the edges of Lyme Park and Marple Ridge.  Leader – Tracey 

Monday 12th August and Wednesday 14th August – Northenden – Meet at the bridge behind the Woolpack Inn near the Pyramid at 7pm  An extended trip along the Mersey Valley and return through Didsbury. Leader – Andy Sykes

Monday 19th August and Wednesday 21st August – Hazel Grove – Meet at Hazel Grove Park and Ride at 7pm. A ride around the lanes and estate roads of Hazel Grove. Leader – Des

Monday 26th August and Wednesday 28th August – Edgeley. Meet at Ceracycloan, Swallow Street off Hillgate at 7pm. A tour of Edgeley and the Ladybrook Valley . Leader Jim.

This completes this year’s evening rides – See you next year.

Also , in response to requests we now have a monthly Saturday afternoon ride which will cover about 10/12  miles and will be suitable for families.  Usual fee of £1 per adult – children free.  Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult who will be responsible for their safety and riding ability. Children must wear a safety helmet.

Any changes and more information on meeting points will be in the Weekly Newsletter.