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Cheshire Cycleway Itinerary

Cheshire Cycleway Itinerary

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…

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SCCC Astbury Ride

SCCC Astbury Ride

Stockport Community Cycling Club‘s long ride to Astbury was an excellent opportunity to get out on the bicycle again following the recent cold weather spell. Clearly, this was a view shared by others, since seventeen club members turned up at the start at Bramhall library. Sarah and I had recced an upcoming ride the previous day and she had picked up two punctures! Then was just about to leave to the start of this long ride only to find out…

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SCCC Mow Cop Ride

SCCC Mow Cop Ride

Saturday was the SCCC Mow Cop Ride, which is a ride that we have done before. Mow Cop is a rather famous hill but in actual fact we were going to climb it from the ‘easy’ side. We met at Congleton Park on a rather misty October Saturday morning. We started by cycling from the car park, over the bridge and then briefly through the park. We then crossed over the River Dane again to make our way out onto…

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Little Moreton Hall

Little Moreton Hall

Sunday was a nice day and we fancied going out. Unfortunately I was not feeling too well, so we decided to visit Little Moreton Hall.  It wasn’t too far away and I had never been before. It is Tudor manor house that is now maintained by the National Trust. The house is made from wood and over the years it was warped. The building is surrounded by a moat. The entrance being via a bridge which leads you through into…

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Scholar Green – Bleeding Good Ride!

Scholar Green – Bleeding Good Ride!

Sunday was an SCCC eXtra ride to Scholar Green, which was being led by Andy. The ride started at Wilmslow Leisure Centre. It was a cool start and as we cycled to the start of the ride, we found that there was also a head wind. We headed out through Marthall to Goostrey. Then headed out to Swettenham,  although the ford their looked deep – none where brave enough to try it! The ride went on through Arclid,  Fourlanes End,…

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