Cycle & Chill: The Sunday Afternoon Edition
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Ease into your Sunday with a relaxed afternoon cycle through some of South Manchester’s leafiest neighbourhoods and parkland trails.
Starting from the city centre, we’ll wind our way through Old Trafford and Chorlton to reach the riverside paths near the Mersey.
We’ll take a break at a scenic spot by the river to rest, chat, and refuel. There’s a pub here and a café nearby if you fancy a drink or snack - or we can just take in the surroundings before we gently make our way back to the city.
- Distance: 11 miles
- Pace: Casual (8–10 mph)
- Terrain: Mostly flat with a mix of city roads (mostly with segregated cycle space), quiet lanes and park paths
This ride is ideal for all abilities, especially if you're looking for a sociable, no-pressure spin with time to enjoy the journey.
Helmets required as per OutdoorLads policy.
Optional post-ride Sunday lunch – feel free to join if you’re staying in town! We haven't booked anywhere in advance, so we'll just play it by ear on the day.
IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement
You MUST complete the Cycling Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending a cycling event.
Photo Credit: All photos taken by OutdoorLads leaders and used with permission.
What to bring
Bike: any well maintained bike, road (ideally with 28C + tyres), MTB, hybrid, folding, electric...
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one
Clothing: lightweight and layered, colourful and/or reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users
Footwear: suitable for your bike and pedals
Gloves: cycle gloves help avoid blisters, and are good in the cold
Punctures: spare inner tube, bike tyre pump and tyre levers
Tools: any special tools that your bike needs
Small snacks: such as chocolate or energy bars
Plenty of water: in bottle/s on your bike or in a daysack/bladder
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Eye protection: avoid getting grit or insects in your eyes, sunglasses are OK if they are not made of glass and not too shaded
Sun cream: take care, even on overcast days
Bike lights: be seen and safe
Storage: small day-sack or a bag on your bike
Mobile Phone: keep it in a waterproof bag for use in emergencies
Food & drink
You can bring drinks and snacks if you want them. We'll also stop half way for a quick drink or snacks if people want to.
Also there's the option of Sunday Lunch or just drinks /snacks at the end. HOME seems a good location with plenty of bike parking available, but there are plenty of other nearby places we could go.
Please make sure you bring water to drink while you are on the ride.