APR25: Inner Ring Relief Ride

#GetOutMore this April!

This event is one of loads of events taking place over the same weekend! Check out all the events over the weekend of 4-6 April 2025: OutdoorLads.events/APR25. Great for new and regular members!

This sociable leisure ride broadly follows the Manchester and Salford Relief Route (also known as the inner ring road) around the outskirts of Manchester City Centre, with its fascinating mix of architectural heritage. 

We'll pass striking examples of Victorian engineering, from the imposing warehouses and textile mills that powered Manchester’s industrial boom to the remnants of intricate canal systems, which once transported goods across the city. We'll also see how the city has repurposed its heritage buildings, such as old mills and railway viaducts, transforming them into vibrant spaces for living, working, and leisure.

Amid the urban sprawl, we’ll encounter numerous green spaces, each with its own story to tell about the city’s evolution. We’ll also discover that, for a city 35 miles from the sea, there’s a surprising amount of water. Our route crosses three rivers and four canals, offering glimpses of the historic waterways that played a crucial role in shaping Manchester’s development.

We'll ride at a gentle pace of around 8-10 miles per hour for about 90 minutes, but the event timing is longer to allow for the many natural stops and starts of the ride, plus a short refreshment stop if we want. As always, no one will get left behind. 

There will be some fairly gentle climbs along the way (which can be walked up if preferred). We will mainly be riding on off road trails, quieter roads and cycle lanes, with surfaces that are suitable for all bike types. There are some sections where caution may be required if you have a road bike with narrow tyres.

If you're not a regular cyclist, please make sure your bike is in good condition - check the tyres are well inflated, chain is oiled, and you've got a spare inner tube, drinks and snacks with you. 

Weather Conditions

Cold, wet and windy weather conditions aren't conducive to sociable cycling. So, if the weather forecast for the day indicates extreme conditions, the event may be postponed with as much notice as possible provided to participants.

Join us for other upcoming cycling events:

• Sunday 6 April: APR25: Shropshire Moss & Meres 100 - Audax (Shrewsbury/Shropshire)
• Sunday 13 April: Queen and Princess Pedal Power - Royal Parks for beginners (Manchester)
• Saturday 19 April: All Hale the Transpennine Trail (Liverpool)
• Saturday 26 April: Outwood Bound (Manchester)
• Saturday 3 May: Mini Tour de Greater Manchester (Manchester)
• Saturday 17 May: Code Breakers' Escape to the Grand Union (Milton Keynes)
• Sunday 18 May: Callander to Killin (Stilringshire) 
   

IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement

You MUST complete the Cycling Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending a cycling event.

All photos taken by OutdoorLads leaders and used with permission