A ride up to Haigh Hall at Wigan along the canals. There are a few roads and hopefully these won't be busy. We do have to cross the lancs twice though and ride through Lowton. Not a lot of climbing except for the Wigan flight of locks. It does rise a fair bit but there are flat bits between each lock and it's downhill on the way back 😃 We can cut the route short on the way back, depending on how folk are feeling. It's a nice ride, more or less flat and going through the plantations at the hall.
Coffee and cake stop at the cafe near the hall (possible pub stop near the gates at the Cherry Gardens pub 🍺)
This is mainly suited to MTB, Gravel or Hybrid. Very skinny tyres not recommended for this one as there is quite a bit off road and if it rains could be muddy. Electric bikes welcome. Most of the canal tow path through Wigan is paved/blocks.
As usual, this will suit riders of all levels and the same rule applies, out as a group, stay as group, this isn't the Tour De France so it'll be at a relaxed pace, no PR's or KoH/QoH record breaking. So, whoever is at the front, just have a look behind occasionally and check everyone is still there 😀
This is on tow paths so it won't be a fast one as there'll probably be a bit of body negotiating and avoiding unleashed hounds. It does take in Scotman's and Pennington flashes though.
This ride will suit all levels of fitness, it's not a race. Younger riders with road awareness welcome, we do hit a few roads that could be a bit busy (over the lancs at lane head and through Lowton).
We carry a few spares and tools on every ride with spare inner tubes but these are mainly for standard wheel sizes. 27.5, 29, 700c and 650b along with puncture kits and pumps. If you have an odd wheel size it is advisable to bring along a spare tube or 2.
The ride is open to anyone who fancies a trek out, gravel/MTB/Hybrid/e-bikes, just turn up before the set off time.
The ride should take around 3-3.5 hours with the coffee (beer) stop and a final beer (coffee) stop back at the Raven.
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