Wednesday rides

3 September Rising Sun Gawsworth /Sandy Lane Tearoom Wilmslow to Rising Sun 2

10 September Red Lion Pickmere Wilmslow to Red Lion Pickmere

17 September Grasslands Garden Centre Plumley Wilmslow to Grasslands 5

24 September Pack Horse Inn, New Mills (some very narrow roads)

Route: Hazel Grove - Whaley Bridge - New Mills - and back via Marple Bridge

** Ride to start at Walker's Retreat Cafe, Mill Lane, Hazel Grove **

1 October Rising Sun Gawsworth / Sandy Lane Tearoom Wilmslow to Rising Sun 4 

8 October Leigh Arms Acton Bridge Wilmslow to Acton Bridge 1

15 October Davenham, Bull's Head  or Devenhams CW9 cafe

22 October Snowdrop Cafe Grasslands Wilmslow to Grasslands 3

29 October Hazel Grove start TBA

South Manchester Wednesday Riders meet at the Konak Cafe, 8 Grove Street, Wilmslow, Wednesday mornings between 9.30 and 9.45. We usually depart between 10.00 and 10.15 and ride from 40 to 65 miles, depending on the weather, time of year, and published lunchtime meeting place. We often ride as two or three groups to provide flexibility, with a registered ride leader for each group.

But on the fourth Wednesday of the month (starting in August), we are trialling a new start point, at Walkers' Retreat, 6a Mill Lane, Hazel Grove.  The ride will be a lot hillier, but a bit slower, and will allow us to explore East Cheshire and Derbyshire. 

This Wednesday will be a short, but sharp route to the Pack Horse Inn at New Mills, via Hawk Green, Higher Disley and Kettleshulme to Whaley Bridge.  Its just 16 miles to lunch, giving us plenty of time to take it slowly and drink in the views.  Bring low gears or full batteries.