Neil had put together this route for our latest COVID-19 lockdown cycle ride. Starting from Bramhall, it would take us into Cheshire to Lymm and High Legh. It was an overcast but generally fine Sunday morning that saw five of us set off along the A555, the Airport Relief Road. We followed the A555 for four miles. Then turned off and made our way around the perimeter of Manchester Airport. After navigating our way around the edge of Wythenshawe we…
While the coronavirus lockdown continues and group cycle rides remain suspended, our weekly Sunday cycle rides with a couple of our friends has become something to be cherished. For this weekend Neil had put together a route that would take us out to Gawsworth and Marton. We met at Bramhall Library. It was a cool and windy morning with rain forecast later. Leaving Bramhall we headed out into Cheshire through Woodford. And on into Wilmslow. Though not for long, as…
Our weekend cycle ride took us to Henbury this time out. As we continue to navigate our way through this coronavirus pandemic, these cycle rides have provided us with welcome opportunities to relax and get away from it all. We started by making our way through Cheadle Hulme and on to the airport relief road. One thing we have noticed on our last couple of cycle rides is the increase in traffic in the urban areas. This weekend, the volume…
For our weekend cycle ride, we decided to head out to Knutsford. We have been enjoying our cycling and this was a lovely sunny day for cycling. We began by heading out through Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme. From there we joined the Airport Relief Road. And then picked up the Airport Orbital Cycleway, local network route 85. After following the cycleway for a few miles, we turned off into Mill Lane. This took us towards Ashley. After crossing Mobberley Road…
It was, perhaps surprising for this time of year, glorious weather for a Good Friday. The UK (and indeed the rest of the world) are currently struggling with the coronavirus pandemic. However, thankfully we are currently allowed one session of exercise each day. There may not be any Stockport Community Cycling Club rides at the moment, however, Sarah and I were still determined to make the most of the fabulous weather and get out on our bikes. Prestbury would be…
