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October 2009
Sun 4th	Brompton World Championships includes a cycling festival Blenheim palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PX.
Mon 5th– Sun 11th	I Bike Manchester Mini Festival Events are FREE and open to everyone (however, donations very welcome. Suggested donation for each event is the price of a pint of beer!). Every morning – commute from Owen's Park to University with a qualified cycling instructor. Meet other cyclists and get cycle confidence tips!! Monday 5th 5pm Meet on the steps outside Manchester University Students Union. Bike Tour of MCR – Finding bike shops, off road routes, important landmarks and a nice pub (aimed at freshers but everyone welcome!) 7pm Bike Film Night Lass O' Gowrie Pub, charles st, manchester Tuesday 6th 6pm outside Central Library. MCR Bike History Tour – A cycling tour looking at the history of MCR. This month is GREEN SPACES. Includes speakers at various place from different campaign groups, long standing local residents tell stories of change, development and success stories plus local historians. Wednesday 7th 12 noon Cycle Confidence classes (email to reserve a place) 5-6pm Velodrome Taster (places are very limited, book asap to avoid disappointment) 7pm Bike Art workshop (email to reserve a place) including banner making, subvertising, sculpture the Boathouse at Platt Fields Park (opposite Owen's Park Campus), Manchester Thursday 8th 6pm Platt Fields Park if wet, Whitworth park if dry. Bike Polo. Whether you're a beginner or a veteran, come along and play. We have mallets or bring your own. 6pm Bike Maintenance class Please book early as places are limited! Friday 9th 7pm Alleycat Race and social plus carpark TT The Sandbar, Grosvenor St, Manchester Saturday 10th 12 Noon Unicorn Carpark, Chorlton. I Bike MCR/ Dropouts CC road ride in the Peaks. 60 miles at a reasonable pace. 8pm at The Sandbar, Grosvenor Street. Moonlight Ride 12-2pm in Chorlton (email for directions) Open Bike Play with The Spokes Bike Dance Troupe 8pm Moonlight ride, at The Sandbar, Grosvenor Street. Manchester Sunday 11th 1pm Velorution Alleycat - a treasure hunt adventure on bikes. Meet at the sandbar, grosvenor street, Manchester M15
Fri 9th– Sun 11th	Cycle 09 Earls court, London
Sun 11th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Werneth Low/Marple – 35 miles. If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
Sun 11th	British Heart Foundation Dark Peak Mountain Bike Challenge NOTE: All 3 routes start finish in the same place - Edale. (approx 15 miles) A great introduction to the Dark Peaks, It may not be very long ride, but it'll still provide an extreme challenge and some wonderful views (approx 28 miles) This route follows some classic trails and is a great ride for riders. It'll also give a taste of some of the more technical riding to be found in the Dark Peak (approx 42 miles) This route give you big hills and extremely technical trails, including the tough classics! This route should only be undertaken by expert riders who are very fit and skilful (and get up early) as the distance, climbing and difficulty of the terrain is extremely demanding. Conquer this and youll have earned Elite status Entry Fee: £30.00 (Adult or Child) E-Mail: northevents@bhf.org.uk Tel. 0800 0852280
Sat 24th	Tour of the Peak Cyclosportive Distances: 96 miles, 64 miles Event Address: Chapel Leisure Centre, Long Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire. SK23 0TQ
November 2009
Sun 1st	British Heart Foundation Robin Hood Bike Ride Explore the stomping ground of one of Britain's best loved legends with a 36 mile Mountain Bike Challenge or 6 mile Family Fun scramble through Sherwood Pines and Sherwood Forest. Complete as many 6 mile circular scrambles as you can manage, or push yourself to the limit as you negotiate the 36 mile route through the stunning Autumnal woodland of Clumber Park. Adults -£10 Child - £5 Email: northevents@bhf.org.uk Phone: 0800 085 2280
Sun 8th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Mobberley – 30 miles. If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
December 2009
Sun 13th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Irlam – 25 miles. If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)

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