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Knutsford – Around Tatton Park (‘Cos you can’t go through it)

Knutsford – Around Tatton Park (‘Cos you can’t go through it)

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…

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Wythenshawe – Nowhere near Gawsworth

Wythenshawe – Nowhere near Gawsworth

It has been a while since Sarah and I have cycled with Stockport Community Cycling Club, mainly because we are having to prioritise renovating a house. Sarah was due to lead a ride to Gawsworth.  However, when looking out of the window first thing in the morning, and seeing a carpet of white, she decided she was having none of it. Sarah doesn’t ‘bounce’, and didn’t fancy coming off her bicycle. Neither Jim or I fancied cycling down frosty country…

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Manchester Airport and the Bypass

Manchester Airport and the Bypass

Saturday morning brought another fine group of Stockport Community Cycling Club cyclists to Torkington Park. This was a new route to the airport and back along the new bypass put together by Tracey. Although cool as we set off through the park, we were looking forward to some fine cycling weather according to the weather forecasts. Leaving the park, we cycled up Torkington Road. Then joined NCN Route 55 and the Middlewood Way. We followed this for the next few…

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SCCC Wilmslow Ride

SCCC Wilmslow Ride

Easter Saturday was the SCCC Wilmslow Ride. We started from the Heald Green pub in Heald Green. The was a new route, although it did include plenty of bits that were very familiar. Andy was the ride leader for the day with Jim being the back leader. We set off along Styal Road keeping on the cycle path. We turned off down Moss Lane, following the Airport Circular route. At the roundabout junction with Wilmslow Road and Altrincham Road we…

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High Legh 2018 Ride

High Legh 2018 Ride

Sunday was the SCCC High Legh Ride. The ride started from the Gatley Station car park. Although Jim, the club leader, was not coming out cycling he met us there in the hope of being able to hand out some medals to the club members who had not been able to attend the club lunch the previous week. He was able to hand out another five before the ride started, making his trip worthwhile. The High Legh ride is one…

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