On the horizon is our Hebridean Way cycle tour. With that in mind, four of us decided on a short cycling weekend to Chester. To get some cycling miles in, so to speak. Day 1 would be a cycle ride from Stretford to Chester. We began by joining the Bridgewater Canal. After following the canal for 5 miles or so, we left it at Broadheath and joined, NCN Route 62, the Trans Pennine Trail. We then left the TPT just…
It had been a cold night. So, it was a cool but thankfully dry and sunny morning when we left Little Leigh. Our Cheshire Cycleway Day 2 route would take us to Chester. Our route today would be gentle and reasonably short. So, without rushing and taking our time, we left the Hollybush Inn around mid-morning. Having stayed slightly off-route, our first section of cycling meant picking up Regional Cycle Route 70 again. Back on course, our route began by…
2020 has been an extraordinary year. The coronavirus pandemic that has defined it has played havoc with our calendars and planning. It resulted in the postponement of our Welsh Borders tour until next year. Fortunately, we have been able to quickly organise a couple of smaller alternative autumn cycle tours – the Bay Cycle Way, and this one. Cheshire Cycleway Day 1 would see us cycle to Little Leigh. The advantage of this Cheshire Cycleway tour was that we could cycle…
This Cheshire Cycleway itinerary outlines the cycle route I, Sarah, Andy S and Neil will be following in autumn 2020. The coronavirus lockdown has meant our original cycle tour plans had to be put to one side. Instead, we have found a fantastic cycle tour route that is right here on our doorstep. This 176-mile cycle route, the Cheshire Cycleway takes you through some of the finest scenery you are likely to find. It is a circular route around the…
Finally we were witnessing a sustained period of sunshine in the UK in early June, and Sunday morning presented us with another fantastic sunny day for a cycle ride out in to the Cheshire lanes. This was the latest in the series of Stockport Community Cycling Club‘s eXtra Rides. Leaving from Gatley Rail station we worked our way through Wythenshawe, round Manchester Airport, the large houses of Hale Barns and towards Ashley. We cycled through Tatton Park. Then…
