Sky have come together with British Cycling to help grow Britain’s love of life on two wheels.
While Team Sky’s professional road-racing team aims to take on the world, Sky Ride aims to get more people of all ages and abilities out on their bikes – and that means you!
Cycling is already one of the fastest growing sports in the UK and with this encouragement sky ride want to help people understand the thrill of getting back in the saddle.
Sky Ride offers a host of opportunities, from free mass participation events to smaller led-group rides for all abilities. There’s something for beginners and the most experienced riders. The next Sky ride will be in London Ealing.
There’s only a short time before Ealing becomes cycle crazy with Sky Ride and now people can share some of the incredible ways that you can have an adventure in your borough, on your bike!
Skyride will be transforming Ealing into a cyclists’ paradise, complete with a festival area and roaming entertainment along a 11.4km route that will take you from Lammas Park, up Uxbridge Road onto Sutherland Road and back again. Hanwell Clocktower, Ealing Town Hall, Pitzhanger Manor House and Ealing Common are some of the iconic sites that you’ll be able to check out on the day.
And remember, it’s not all about peddling. The rride is bringing a host of entertainment and other activities, so if you’re looking to chill out for a while, head to Lammas Park. One of Ealings most stunning areas, the Park has been around since medieval times andacted as grazing land for cattle from the adjacent manor. To get the best of both worlds, why not cycle to Pitzhange Manor on the route which is also a museum. You can stop here and take time out to go into Walpole park behind the manor (non cycling!) and look at the beautiful rose garden and wild life ponds.
So go and join in as we free Ealing’s streets from traffic for the day so you can explore the borough on two wheels. What better excuse to rediscover the freedom of your bike with your friends and your family and get to know Ealing from a competely different angle.
There is a fantastic day lined up for you. Take in the iconic sights or sit back, chill out and enjoy the huge range of entertainment. It’s your call. For a taste of what fun you can expect to have on the day, take a look at more detailed overview of the route.