Easy Ride - Skelton Lake - Steps Campaign + XR / Anti-Airport Events

JOIN us for a an Easy Ride to Skelton Lake this coming Saturday morning!

STEPS - On the way we will visit the controversial steps which are currently an obstacle on the Leeds to Castleford cycle route.  It has been one of our campaign aims for a while now to try to find a solution to the current situation of steep steps and muddy path.  Volunteers from Leeds Cycling Campaign will be there throughout the day to canvass the opinions of cyclists.  Come and speak to us and give us your views!

XR / ANTI-AIRPORT Events - The environmental group XR and the anti-airport group GALBA are holding events on Saturday.  Unfortunately due to the Covid restrictions the two cycle rides they are doing have reached their limited numbers now, but you can wave them off at the start and welcome them back again.  They cycle routes aim to show the areas that are affected by particle and noise pollution caused by the airport.  From 3pm to 5pm in Millennium Square there will be special events, bring your own afternoon tea for a picnic!  See https://www.xrleeds.org/news-and-events/ for more details.

The purpose of our Easy Rides is to encourage those new to or returning to cycling to become more confident on the streets around Leeds.  We use quiet streets and cycle paths and proceed at a leisurely pace.  No special sports clothes needed!  We travel a short distance and we hope we are helpful and friendly.

Meet:               The Leeds Art Gallery (LS1 3AA) (by the chess boards)

Time:               10:15am (for a 10:30 set off)

Distance:         8-14 miles typically (with a café stop half way)

See the route here (https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1260247).

Everyone welcome!

Note: Current Cycling UK guidance is cycle groups should be limited to six people.  If more than six people attend our rides we will split up into further groups to do the same route.  To assist with this we would be grateful if you could let us know if you intend to ride with us by emailing LCCEasyRides@yahoo.co.uk though you are welcome to attend on the day too.

Date: 
Saturday, 29 August, 2020
Start time: 
10:15am
End time: 
13:00 (approx)
Ride distance (m): 
13
Ride leader: 
Ursula
Ride destination: 
Skelton Grange