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Who to ride with
All cycling groups are different and they reflect the personalilty of their volunteers, their history and what their
members are looking for. The CTC believes this diversity is very healthy for cycling, but it can make it confusing to
find a suitable group.
Your local CTC group is always a good starting point and they will tell you about other groups in their area. To some extent
you do have to ask around and give a group a try before deciding who is best for you. However, you can check the following
basic points which will help you identify the well organised groups.
- are they affiliated to at least one of the national bodies for groups, such as British Cycling (BC), Cycling Time Trials
(CTT), Audax UK (AUK) and of course Cyclists Touring Club (CTC)?
- can they send you well organised and welcoming material, such as a runs list?
- does the group have its own guidance and rules for leaders? (All CTC runs leaders and Audax UK event organisers fulfill this)
- do they offer third party insurance? (The CTC believes it is an absolute minimum requirement that any group offering rides to the
public must carry public liability insurance. Membership of the CTC includes free 3rd party insurance. Participation in an Audax UK
event will also include 3rd party coverage during the ride, either through your CTC membership, or on payment of a supplement for
temporary AUK membership).
Where to ride
As well as the tourist destinations listed below, please also see Events
Campaigning groups
Bike Shops
A list of some of the Bike Shops in our area that have been recommended to us (but don't take our word for it, make your own
assessment!). If your favourite bike shop isn't mentioned here,
let us know!.
ALTRINCHAM BIKE SHAK by Altrincham train station
BICYCLE DOCTOR Rusholme, Manchester
BRIAN ROURKE CYCLES Burslem, Stoke on Trent
CARRADICE
CHRIS PAULSON CYCLES Rochdale
EDDIE MCGRATH CYCLES Urmston, Manchester
Neil Orrell Cycles 395 Hollinwood Avenue, Manchester M40 0JQ
Geoff Smith Cycles 229-231 St. Helen's Rd, Bolton, Lancs BL3 3PY - 01204 653509
THREADGOLDS Hollyhedge Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester - 0161 998 2287
WILL’S WHEELS 482 Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, SK4 5DL - 0161 432 4936
Withington Cycles 26 Burton Road, Manchester, M20 3EB - 0161 445 3492
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Repair Advice
Refreshment stops: The venues listed here are not necessarily endorsed by Manchester & District
CTC but welcome cyclists and are used by cyclists in our area. Please add your recommendations to this list by email
(click here).
AJ’s at FLORA TEA ROOM 01625 502300 Henbury, Macclesfield, Cheshire
BLAZE FARM 01260 227229 Wildboarclough, Macclesfield, SK11 OBL (off the A54)
Carmen Rose Tea Room 01254 878431 The Old Barn, Church Street, Ribchester PR3 3YE
Common Barn Farm 01625 574878 Smith Lane, Rainow, Cheshire GR S96857605 On the Cheshire Cycleway, look out for the teapot signs. Please rng for groups of more than 8-10 people
Great Budworth Ice Cream Farm 01606 891211 New Westage Farm, Great Budworth, CW9 6ND (on the Cheshire Cycleway)
Llamedos Cafe 01663 747770 30 Market Street, New Mills, High Peak
REDHOUSE FARM TEAROOMS 0161 941 3480 Redhouse Lane, Dunham Massey, Altrincham, WA14 5RL
Rivington Village Green Tearooms 07783 509163 Rivington Village
The Harvest Store 01270 526292 Hopley House, Wimboldsley, Middlewich, CW10 OLN On A530 3 miles south of Middlewich
Waterfall Cafe 01257453009 Wrights Garden Centre, 7 New Road, Ecclestone PR7 6NB
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