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SUMMARY:Bee Pedal Ready x Station South : End of Summer Rides!
DESCRIPTION:𝘽𝙚𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 :\n+ host multiple rides for the community! \nFor those looking for chilled\, sociable and really cool rides [equivalent to our Blue rides]  – these will be the ones for you! \nSee below for dates\, routes + locations and be sure to book your free slot via this link. \n𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 | 𝟲-𝟴𝗽𝗺 \n20th August : Vernom Park\n27th August : Reddish Vale\n3rd September : Daisy Nook\n10th September : Fletcher Moss \n𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 : Arrive at Station South Benches for 5:45pm to leave at 6pm \n𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿: Intermediate riders\, anyone confident in their riding skills. \n𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Each ride is around 12-14 miles / 19 -22km \n𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 : Mainly off Road\, Gravel\, Road\, Canal. \n𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿 : Wear whatever makes you comfortable and suits the weather! Bring some water and snacks if needed. Please bring a spare inner tube that is the right size and will fit your bike. \n 
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/bee-pedal-ready-x-station-south-end-of-summer-rides/
LOCATION:Station South Terrace\, 975-977 Stockport Road\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,SSCC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stationsouth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/BPR-Summer-rides-BANNER.png
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20241017T102536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T160944Z
UID:47872-1750356000-1750366800@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Thursday Hills : Road Rides
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Hilly Road Rides : a.k.a Thursday Hills\nEach week\, we head out to find another cool climb to endure\, enjoy\, envelop and embrace.\nThursday Hills are a friendly way to explore the local elevation challenges\, with a different climb each week. \nWe’re usually out for around 2-3 hours and almost always head back to Station South for social drinks after [this is optional of course!]. We ride as a group until we reach the hills\, then every rider can take the ascent at their own pace until we re-group at the top\, pat each other on the back and be on our way as a group again. \n[Meet] >>  Station South Bike Benches \n[When] >>  5.50pm for a 6pm departure \n[Suitable for] >> Confident cyclists* used to riding with a group\, fast moving traffic and a speed of 22 – 28km/ph on the flat. \n[Bike required] >>  Road \n[What to bring] >>  Helmet\, water\, snacks\, clothes for the weather\, spare tube\, front + rear lights \n[Tickets] >>  All sign ups and detailed information for our various rides and cycling events are organised through Spond\, which is a platform we use solely for our ‘Pink’ rides. Pink events listed on the website are to hook more people in\, but please make sure you sign up via Spond to join in with these rides. Check out the colour definitions below if you’re new to Station South Cycling Club. \n* If this doesn’t sound like your cycling ability\, make sure to check out our other rides – we have Blue [chilled\, distance] or Yellow [learn\, progress\, play]. Feel free to follow those ride collections on EventBrite and you’ll get a notification when rides are listed. More of a Gravel rider? Head on over to one of our Whacky Wednesday rides\, heading out every week! \nJoin the all singing\, all colours SSCC fun\, shares and bike chats over on Facebook here! \n 
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/thursday-hills-2/
LOCATION:Station South\, 975-977 Stockport Rd\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,SSCC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stationsouth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Thursday-Hills-.png
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250829T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20250417T152053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T152053Z
UID:48621-1756461600-1756483200@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Monthly Bike Library
DESCRIPTION:Borrow a bike or trike and helmet + cycle with friends. Explore the local cycle paths and green spaces on one of our bikes.\nHere’s how to reserve your ride for the morning : \n1] Head on over to the booking form link here. \n2] Once arriving at the form\, enter your details and select your bike. \n3] In the drop down options\, select ‘Bike Library’ which is the free of charge option. \n4] Additionally\, book a free ticket through EventBrite so we can register how many people are coming \n5] Pop into the Bike Station to collect your bike* \n+++++\n>> *Mechanics will need to get equipment from our container outside\, so please bare with the mechanics if they are with a customer. Where possible\, we will try to have your bike ready in the Bike Station ahead of your reservation. \n>> Any questions\, please drop Anna a note : community@stationsouth.co.uk \n>> Please note – this is independent cycling and not a led ride. \n>> If the conditions are icy\, the session will be cancelled \n>> Please note\, you can only reserve 1 x bike per booking\, so if you’re with friends\, please ask them to go through the same process. \n>> To borrow the bikes\, we require photo I.D and proof of address
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/monthly-bike-library-4/
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stationsouth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BIke-Library-Banner-.png
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250903T110000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20250423T134322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T134322Z
UID:48675-1756893600-1756897200@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Learn to Ride // Cycling Confidence Booster Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Get cycling in 2025! Make new friends! Begin your biking journey…\nJoin Station South and learn how to cycle – or boost your confidence if you’re new or returning back to cycling.\nWe have a small fleet of bikes\, helmet and a trike available to use for the sessions.\nWhen : Wednesday mornings on multiple dates throughout May\, June\, July\, September + October [book a ticket for each session you would like to attend] \nTime : 10-10.30am and 10.30-11am* \nWhere : Cringle Park 5-a-side football pitch [next to the children’s play area] \n*feel free to book onto both time slots\, although beginners often feel that 30 minutes is long enough when they’re just getting started! \n[BOOKING LINK : CLICK] \n+++++++++++++++\nAnna and Sumayra\, [qualified and super friendly insturctors] will support you through the following: \n>> Introduction to the bike and helmet \n>> Getting on and off the bike \n>> Beginning to scoot on the bike and learning how to brake \n>> Learning to use the pedals \n>> Making the bike go where you want it to [in a large open space] \nFor those who can already ride and would like to progress skills for road training or to boost confidence\, we can also deliver Level 1 of the Bikeability course. \nBoth options are 100% off road and contained within our safe space in the park 🙂 \n+++++++++++++++\n>> This is a Big Bike Revival event for Station South kindly insured and funded by Cycling UK who ask for consent to contact you after the event to ask you a few questions about your cycling habits. Please let Anna or Sumayra know before the session if you don’t want to be contacted.\n>> Sessions are for those aged 16+ \n>> We will supply a bike and helmet for you\, but you can bring your own if you’d prefer \n>> There will be other participants on the course who are also there to learn to ride a bike \n>> If weather is adverse\, please check your inbox the morning of the session as we may cancel if it’s really horrible \nFriendly notice! If for any reason your circumstances change and you can no longer join us\, please cancel your slot on EventBrite [this is a single click through your ticket confirmation email] with as much notice as possible and we can give your space to someone else. The size of the groups are extremely limited and although free to you [woohoo!] they come with cost and planning on our part and we love to see all places being enjoyed to their full potential. Thank you.
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/learn-to-ride-cycling-confidence-booster-sessions-8/
LOCATION:Cringle Park
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,SSCC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stationsouth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Learn-to-Ride-2025.png
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20250818T153233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T153233Z
UID:49064-1755712800-1755720000@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bee Pedal Ready x Station South : End of Summer Rides!
DESCRIPTION:𝘽𝙚𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 :\n+ host multiple rides for the community! \nFor those looking for chilled\, sociable and really cool rides [equivalent to our Blue rides]  – these will be the ones for you! \nSee below for dates\, routes + locations and be sure to book your free slot via this link. \n𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 | 𝟲-𝟴𝗽𝗺 \n20th August : Vernom Park\n27th August : Reddish Vale\n3rd September : Daisy Nook\n10th September : Fletcher Moss \n𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 : Arrive at Station South Benches for 5:45pm to leave at 6pm \n𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿: Intermediate riders\, anyone confident in their riding skills. \n𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Each ride is around 12-14 miles / 19 -22km \n𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 : Mainly off Road\, Gravel\, Road\, Canal. \n𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿 : Wear whatever makes you comfortable and suits the weather! Bring some water and snacks if needed. Please bring a spare inner tube that is the right size and will fit your bike. \n 
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/bee-pedal-ready-x-station-south-end-of-summer-rides/
LOCATION:Station South Terrace\, 975-977 Stockport Road\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,SSCC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stationsouth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/BPR-Summer-rides-BANNER.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250903T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250903T201500
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20250822T105153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T105153Z
UID:49079-1756923300-1756930500@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:No Pain\, All Gain : A Bike Fitting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get Set to Ride Happy! \nIf you are suffering from numb hands or toes\, knee pain\, lower back pain\, shoulder discomfort or any number of other aches and pains after riding your bike\, it is likely due to improper bike fit.\nIf you want to ride happily and pain-free for many years and miles to come\, do yourself a favor and come along to our workshop! We are offering an exclusive evening with our pro mechanic\, Mary – who has over 40 years of experience working with bikes and aligning people to their steeds. \nWe’ll have tools\, stools\, bike stands and of course – direct access to the traffic free Fallowfield Loop for you to try different adjustments out in a safe and immediate environment. The workshop will take place in our glorious viewing platform\, one of our friendly members of staff will direct you if you’ve not been before. \nBring your bike and any accompanying items like gloves\, SPD shoes\, waterproof trousers\, jackets\, rucksacks – as these may all play a part in how you sit on and ride your bike. \nDo you have any other questions or is your bike experiencing squeaks and bleeps that shouldn’t be there?  Feel free to use this evening as another reason to have Mary the Magnificent take a look with you. \nPedal Pains & Saddle Strains? – Sorted! \nAny questions\, drop Anna a note at : community@stationsouth.co.uk \n+++ \nFriendly Notice! If you book on but for whatever reason cannot make it\, we would appreciate as much notice as possible so we can open the class back up to others waiting. You can cancel your place directly via EventBrite. The workshops are free to you [hooray!] but come with cost and planning from our end with numbers needing to be capped\, so we want to make sure all the places are taken and enjoyed.. Thank you!
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/no-pain-all-gain-a-bike-fitting-workshop/
LOCATION:Station South\, 975-977 Stockport Rd\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stationsouth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/No-Pain-All-Gain-BANNER.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20241017T102536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T160944Z
UID:47872-1750356000-1750366800@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Thursday Hills : Road Rides
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Hilly Road Rides : a.k.a Thursday Hills\nEach week\, we head out to find another cool climb to endure\, enjoy\, envelop and embrace.\nThursday Hills are a friendly way to explore the local elevation challenges\, with a different climb each week. \nWe’re usually out for around 2-3 hours and almost always head back to Station South for social drinks after [this is optional of course!]. We ride as a group until we reach the hills\, then every rider can take the ascent at their own pace until we re-group at the top\, pat each other on the back and be on our way as a group again. \n[Meet] >>  Station South Bike Benches \n[When] >>  5.50pm for a 6pm departure \n[Suitable for] >> Confident cyclists* used to riding with a group\, fast moving traffic and a speed of 22 – 28km/ph on the flat. \n[Bike required] >>  Road \n[What to bring] >>  Helmet\, water\, snacks\, clothes for the weather\, spare tube\, front + rear lights \n[Tickets] >>  All sign ups and detailed information for our various rides and cycling events are organised through Spond\, which is a platform we use solely for our ‘Pink’ rides. Pink events listed on the website are to hook more people in\, but please make sure you sign up via Spond to join in with these rides. Check out the colour definitions below if you’re new to Station South Cycling Club. \n* If this doesn’t sound like your cycling ability\, make sure to check out our other rides – we have Blue [chilled\, distance] or Yellow [learn\, progress\, play]. Feel free to follow those ride collections on EventBrite and you’ll get a notification when rides are listed. More of a Gravel rider? Head on over to one of our Whacky Wednesday rides\, heading out every week! \nJoin the all singing\, all colours SSCC fun\, shares and bike chats over on Facebook here! \n 
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/thursday-hills-2/
LOCATION:Station South\, 975-977 Stockport Rd\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,SSCC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stationsouth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Thursday-Hills-.png
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20250818T153233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T153233Z
UID:49064-1755712800-1755720000@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bee Pedal Ready x Station South : End of Summer Rides!
DESCRIPTION:𝘽𝙚𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 :\n+ host multiple rides for the community! \nFor those looking for chilled\, sociable and really cool rides [equivalent to our Blue rides]  – these will be the ones for you! \nSee below for dates\, routes + locations and be sure to book your free slot via this link. \n𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 | 𝟲-𝟴𝗽𝗺 \n20th August : Vernom Park\n27th August : Reddish Vale\n3rd September : Daisy Nook\n10th September : Fletcher Moss \n𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 : Arrive at Station South Benches for 5:45pm to leave at 6pm \n𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿: Intermediate riders\, anyone confident in their riding skills. \n𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Each ride is around 12-14 miles / 19 -22km \n𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 : Mainly off Road\, Gravel\, Road\, Canal. \n𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿 : Wear whatever makes you comfortable and suits the weather! Bring some water and snacks if needed. Please bring a spare inner tube that is the right size and will fit your bike. \n 
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/bee-pedal-ready-x-station-south-end-of-summer-rides/
LOCATION:Station South Terrace\, 975-977 Stockport Road\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,SSCC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stationsouth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/BPR-Summer-rides-BANNER.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20241017T102536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T160944Z
UID:47872-1750356000-1750366800@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Thursday Hills : Road Rides
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Hilly Road Rides : a.k.a Thursday Hills\nEach week\, we head out to find another cool climb to endure\, enjoy\, envelop and embrace.\nThursday Hills are a friendly way to explore the local elevation challenges\, with a different climb each week. \nWe’re usually out for around 2-3 hours and almost always head back to Station South for social drinks after [this is optional of course!]. We ride as a group until we reach the hills\, then every rider can take the ascent at their own pace until we re-group at the top\, pat each other on the back and be on our way as a group again. \n[Meet] >>  Station South Bike Benches \n[When] >>  5.50pm for a 6pm departure \n[Suitable for] >> Confident cyclists* used to riding with a group\, fast moving traffic and a speed of 22 – 28km/ph on the flat. \n[Bike required] >>  Road \n[What to bring] >>  Helmet\, water\, snacks\, clothes for the weather\, spare tube\, front + rear lights \n[Tickets] >>  All sign ups and detailed information for our various rides and cycling events are organised through Spond\, which is a platform we use solely for our ‘Pink’ rides. Pink events listed on the website are to hook more people in\, but please make sure you sign up via Spond to join in with these rides. Check out the colour definitions below if you’re new to Station South Cycling Club. \n* If this doesn’t sound like your cycling ability\, make sure to check out our other rides – we have Blue [chilled\, distance] or Yellow [learn\, progress\, play]. Feel free to follow those ride collections on EventBrite and you’ll get a notification when rides are listed. More of a Gravel rider? Head on over to one of our Whacky Wednesday rides\, heading out every week! \nJoin the all singing\, all colours SSCC fun\, shares and bike chats over on Facebook here! \n 
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/thursday-hills-2/
LOCATION:Station South\, 975-977 Stockport Rd\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,SSCC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stationsouth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Thursday-Hills-.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20250423T134350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T134350Z
UID:48677-1758103200-1758106800@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Learn to Ride // Cycling Confidence Booster Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Get cycling in 2025! Make new friends! Begin your biking journey…\nJoin Station South and learn how to cycle – or boost your confidence if you’re new or returning back to cycling.\nWe have a small fleet of bikes\, helmet and a trike available to use for the sessions.\nWhen : Wednesday mornings on multiple dates throughout May\, June\, July\, September + October [book a ticket for each session you would like to attend] \nTime : 10-10.30am and 10.30-11am* \nWhere : Cringle Park 5-a-side football pitch [next to the children’s play area] \n*feel free to book onto both time slots\, although beginners often feel that 30 minutes is long enough when they’re just getting started! \n[BOOKING LINK : CLICK] \n+++++++++++++++\nAnna and Sumayra\, [qualified and super friendly insturctors] will support you through the following: \n>> Introduction to the bike and helmet \n>> Getting on and off the bike \n>> Beginning to scoot on the bike and learning how to brake \n>> Learning to use the pedals \n>> Making the bike go where you want it to [in a large open space] \nFor those who can already ride and would like to progress skills for road training or to boost confidence\, we can also deliver Level 1 of the Bikeability course. \nBoth options are 100% off road and contained within our safe space in the park 🙂 \n+++++++++++++++\n>> This is a Big Bike Revival event for Station South kindly insured and funded by Cycling UK who ask for consent to contact you after the event to ask you a few questions about your cycling habits. Please let Anna or Sumayra know before the session if you don’t want to be contacted.\n>> Sessions are for those aged 16+ \n>> We will supply a bike and helmet for you\, but you can bring your own if you’d prefer \n>> There will be other participants on the course who are also there to learn to ride a bike \n>> If weather is adverse\, please check your inbox the morning of the session as we may cancel if it’s really horrible \nFriendly notice! If for any reason your circumstances change and you can no longer join us\, please cancel your slot on EventBrite [this is a single click through your ticket confirmation email] with as much notice as possible and we can give your space to someone else. The size of the groups are extremely limited and although free to you [woohoo!] they come with cost and planning on our part and we love to see all places being enjoyed to their full potential. Thank you.
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/learn-to-ride-cycling-confidence-booster-sessions-9/
LOCATION:Cringle Park
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,SSCC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stationsouth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Learn-to-Ride-2025.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20241017T102536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T160944Z
UID:47872-1750356000-1750366800@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Thursday Hills : Road Rides
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Hilly Road Rides : a.k.a Thursday Hills\nEach week\, we head out to find another cool climb to endure\, enjoy\, envelop and embrace.\nThursday Hills are a friendly way to explore the local elevation challenges\, with a different climb each week. \nWe’re usually out for around 2-3 hours and almost always head back to Station South for social drinks after [this is optional of course!]. We ride as a group until we reach the hills\, then every rider can take the ascent at their own pace until we re-group at the top\, pat each other on the back and be on our way as a group again. \n[Meet] >>  Station South Bike Benches \n[When] >>  5.50pm for a 6pm departure \n[Suitable for] >> Confident cyclists* used to riding with a group\, fast moving traffic and a speed of 22 – 28km/ph on the flat. \n[Bike required] >>  Road \n[What to bring] >>  Helmet\, water\, snacks\, clothes for the weather\, spare tube\, front + rear lights \n[Tickets] >>  All sign ups and detailed information for our various rides and cycling events are organised through Spond\, which is a platform we use solely for our ‘Pink’ rides. Pink events listed on the website are to hook more people in\, but please make sure you sign up via Spond to join in with these rides. Check out the colour definitions below if you’re new to Station South Cycling Club. \n* If this doesn’t sound like your cycling ability\, make sure to check out our other rides – we have Blue [chilled\, distance] or Yellow [learn\, progress\, play]. Feel free to follow those ride collections on EventBrite and you’ll get a notification when rides are listed. More of a Gravel rider? Head on over to one of our Whacky Wednesday rides\, heading out every week! \nJoin the all singing\, all colours SSCC fun\, shares and bike chats over on Facebook here! \n 
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/thursday-hills-2/
LOCATION:Station South\, 975-977 Stockport Rd\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,SSCC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20250603T131120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T131120Z
UID:48855-1758373200-1758384000@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wake Up! [Your Bike] : Cycle Spruce Up Drop-Ins
DESCRIPTION:Has your bike been hiding away for some time and in need of some love? Or has the sludgy wet winter taken it’s toll on your chain? Are you thinking about picking up the bike after a break and wanting to get it checked over? Or does your steed simply need a bit of love\, amongst good company!? Then this is the drop-in workshop for you!\nJoin us on the Station South terrace for some relaxed bikey spring cleaning using our workstands\, tools and products. Mechanics will be on hand to answer any questions and help you wake up your bikes ahead of a fun summer of cycling..\nDrop-in workshop includes : \n> Chain cleaning station \n> Chain measuring + health check \n> Chain lubing \n> Tyre pressure checks + track pumps at the ready \n> M-Checks [working through all the different components] \n>Bike questions with the expert! Is there a squeak that unsettling\, or a tweak you’re in need of some assistance with – we can help you. \n>Overall bike health checks \nFriendly Notice! This is a drop-in workshop\, with the idea that people work on their own bikes with the guidance and support of our mechanics. Basic tweaks and upkeep is the name of the game\, please don’t expect big fixes or bikes that are in a really bad way to be reinvigorated in these sessions! \nThis is a drop-in session\, so please arrive early to avoid disappointment. Please book yourself a free ticket [HERE] to register interest\, this helps us to anticipate numbers and plan accordingly. \nA huge thank you to Cycling UK for funding and supporting these sessions 🙂
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/wake-up-your-bike-cycle-spruce-up-drop-ins-4/
LOCATION:Station South Terrace\, 975-977 Stockport Road\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250924T113000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20250603T125957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T125957Z
UID:48845-1758708000-1758713400@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Summer Beginner Rides + Brews
DESCRIPTION:Adults who have just learnt to cycle – or those thinking about returning to cycling : join us for a very gentle and short bike ride along the Fallowfield Loop.\nWe have bikes\, a trike* + helmets available to borrow for your first steps into group cycling.\nMeet : 9.45am @ The Station South ‘Walk + Bike’ container to get set up with your bike [if required] \nDepart : 10am \nDistance / speed / notes : We will cycle along the Fallowfield Loop for about 15 /20 minutes before making our return journey back to Station South for well deserved brews or soft drinks\, on us! \nPlease note – riders need to be able to start\, pedal\, stop and control the bike to join this ride. It is not suitable for riders not yet pedalling. \nClothing : Please wear comfortable clothing + trainers if possible\, tuck in loose fabric. \nEquipment : We have a range of ‘city’ and folding bikes so please arrive in good time to choose which type you’d like to ride. If you would like to ride the eTrike\, please contact Anna directly to book this as we only have one. community@stationsouth.co.uk \nRide Leaders : We will have two qualified ride leaders on hand to make sure everybody is happy and safe. The group may naturally split into two speeds\, depending no riders abilities. \nBooking Link : [CLICK]  \n+++++++\nFriendly Notice! If you book on but for whatever reason cannot make it\, we would appreciate as much notice as possible so we can open the ride back up to others waiting. You can cancel your place directly via EventBrite. The rides are free to you [hooray!] but come with cost and planning from our end so we want to make sure all the limited places are taken and enjoyed.. Thank you!
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/summer-beginner-rides-brews-5/
LOCATION:Station South\, 975-977 Stockport Rd\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,SSCC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20241017T102536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T160944Z
UID:47872-1750356000-1750366800@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Thursday Hills : Road Rides
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Hilly Road Rides : a.k.a Thursday Hills\nEach week\, we head out to find another cool climb to endure\, enjoy\, envelop and embrace.\nThursday Hills are a friendly way to explore the local elevation challenges\, with a different climb each week. \nWe’re usually out for around 2-3 hours and almost always head back to Station South for social drinks after [this is optional of course!]. We ride as a group until we reach the hills\, then every rider can take the ascent at their own pace until we re-group at the top\, pat each other on the back and be on our way as a group again. \n[Meet] >>  Station South Bike Benches \n[When] >>  5.50pm for a 6pm departure \n[Suitable for] >> Confident cyclists* used to riding with a group\, fast moving traffic and a speed of 22 – 28km/ph on the flat. \n[Bike required] >>  Road \n[What to bring] >>  Helmet\, water\, snacks\, clothes for the weather\, spare tube\, front + rear lights \n[Tickets] >>  All sign ups and detailed information for our various rides and cycling events are organised through Spond\, which is a platform we use solely for our ‘Pink’ rides. Pink events listed on the website are to hook more people in\, but please make sure you sign up via Spond to join in with these rides. Check out the colour definitions below if you’re new to Station South Cycling Club. \n* If this doesn’t sound like your cycling ability\, make sure to check out our other rides – we have Blue [chilled\, distance] or Yellow [learn\, progress\, play]. Feel free to follow those ride collections on EventBrite and you’ll get a notification when rides are listed. More of a Gravel rider? Head on over to one of our Whacky Wednesday rides\, heading out every week! \nJoin the all singing\, all colours SSCC fun\, shares and bike chats over on Facebook here! \n 
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/thursday-hills-2/
LOCATION:Station South\, 975-977 Stockport Rd\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,SSCC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20250417T152244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T152244Z
UID:48623-1758880800-1758902400@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Monthly Bike Library
DESCRIPTION:Borrow a bike or trike and helmet + cycle with friends. Explore the local cycle paths and green spaces on one of our bikes.\nHere’s how to reserve your ride for the morning : \n1] Head on over to the booking form link here. \n2] Once arriving at the form\, enter your details and select your bike. \n3] In the drop down options\, select ‘Bike Library’ which is the free of charge option. \n4] Additionally\, book a free ticket through EventBrite so we can register how many people are coming \n5] Pop into the Bike Station to collect your bike* \n+++++\n>> *Mechanics will need to get equipment from our container outside\, so please bare with the mechanics if they are with a customer. Where possible\, we will try to have your bike ready in the Bike Station ahead of your reservation. \n>> Any questions\, please drop Anna a note : community@stationsouth.co.uk \n>> Please note – this is independent cycling and not a led ride. \n>> If the conditions are icy\, the session will be cancelled \n>> Please note\, you can only reserve 1 x bike per booking\, so if you’re with friends\, please ask them to go through the same process. \n>> To borrow the bikes\, we require photo I.D and proof of address
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/monthly-bike-library-6/
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20250423T134411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T134411Z
UID:48679-1759312800-1759316400@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Learn to Ride // Cycling Confidence Booster Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Get cycling in 2025! Make new friends! Begin your biking journey…\nJoin Station South and learn how to cycle – or boost your confidence if you’re new or returning back to cycling.\nWe have a small fleet of bikes\, helmet and a trike available to use for the sessions.\nWhen : Wednesday mornings on multiple dates throughout May\, June\, July\, September + October [book a ticket for each session you would like to attend] \nTime : 10-10.30am and 10.30-11am* \nWhere : Cringle Park 5-a-side football pitch [next to the children’s play area] \n*feel free to book onto both time slots\, although beginners often feel that 30 minutes is long enough when they’re just getting started! \n[BOOKING LINK : CLICK] \n+++++++++++++++\nAnna and Sumayra\, [qualified and super friendly insturctors] will support you through the following: \n>> Introduction to the bike and helmet \n>> Getting on and off the bike \n>> Beginning to scoot on the bike and learning how to brake \n>> Learning to use the pedals \n>> Making the bike go where you want it to [in a large open space] \nFor those who can already ride and would like to progress skills for road training or to boost confidence\, we can also deliver Level 1 of the Bikeability course. \nBoth options are 100% off road and contained within our safe space in the park 🙂 \n+++++++++++++++\n>> This is a Big Bike Revival event for Station South kindly insured and funded by Cycling UK who ask for consent to contact you after the event to ask you a few questions about your cycling habits. Please let Anna or Sumayra know before the session if you don’t want to be contacted.\n>> Sessions are for those aged 16+ \n>> We will supply a bike and helmet for you\, but you can bring your own if you’d prefer \n>> There will be other participants on the course who are also there to learn to ride a bike \n>> If weather is adverse\, please check your inbox the morning of the session as we may cancel if it’s really horrible \nFriendly notice! If for any reason your circumstances change and you can no longer join us\, please cancel your slot on EventBrite [this is a single click through your ticket confirmation email] with as much notice as possible and we can give your space to someone else. The size of the groups are extremely limited and although free to you [woohoo!] they come with cost and planning on our part and we love to see all places being enjoyed to their full potential. Thank you.
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/learn-to-ride-cycling-confidence-booster-sessions-10/
LOCATION:Cringle Park
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,SSCC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20251008T090708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T090708Z
UID:49388-1759917600-1759924800@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Autumn Bike Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Happy Orange Leaves from the Bike Station!\nComing to terms with the end of the summer and approaching dark evenings can be a tough concept for any cylist to handle\, so to help you stay on the saddle through the colder months why not come along to one of our free Autumn Bike Clinics. \nAutumn Bike Clinic Drop-ins\nWednesdays 8th\, 22nd + 29th October \nBike Station [next to Station South] \n10-12noon \nBook your slot here  \nBring yourself and your steed to see the experts where we will offer : \n\nDiagnostic overhaul of your bike\nSmall adjustments if needed\nChain checking : measuring\, cleaning\, lubing\nTyre pressures\nHealth checks\nWinter ready advice and…\nAsk any questions you may have about cycling through the dark months – or biking in general.\nPLUS! A super special treat to help you look after your bike through the wet times.\n\nIf the time slot is full\, come along anyway as we’ll probably be able to fit you in. We suggest arriving early to avoid disappointment – final drop-in 15 mins before the end of the sessions. \nPlease note – we can’t do any large repairs in these sessions but can offer a thorough diagnostics card to take away with you\, should your bike need more work. \nPlease be prepared to wait your turn if we’re busy\, due to the 1:1 nature of the session we want to give each participant some decent input. Luckily\, we have a great cafe next door which is an excellent place to while away some time 🙂
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/autumn-bike-clinics/
LOCATION:Station South\, 975-977 Stockport Rd\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20251008T091922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T091922Z
UID:49393-1761127200-1761134400@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Autumn Bike Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Happy Orange Leaves from the Bike Station!\nComing to terms with the end of the summer and approaching dark evenings can be a tough concept for any cylist to handle\, so to help you stay on the saddle through the colder months why not come along to one of our free Autumn Bike Clinics. \nAutumn Bike Clinic Drop-ins\nWednesdays 8th\, 22nd + 29th October \nBike Station [next to Station South] \n10-12noon \nBring yourself and your steed to see the experts where we will offer : \n\nDiagnostic overhaul of your bike\nSmall adjustments if needed\nChain checking : measuring\, cleaning\, lubing\nTyre pressures\nHealth checks\nWinter ready advice and…\nAsk any questions you may have about cycling through the dark months – or biking in general.\nPLUS! A super special treat to help you look after your bike through the wet times.\n\nIf the time slot is full\, come along anyway as we’ll probably be able to fit you in. We suggest arriving early to avoid disappointment – final drop-in 15 mins before the end of the sessions. \nPlease note – we can’t do any large repairs in these sessions but can offer a thorough diagnostics card to take away with you\, should your bike need more work. \nPlease be prepared to wait your turn if we’re busy\, due to the 1:1 nature of the session we want to give each participant some decent input. Luckily\, we have a great cafe next door which is an excellent place to while away some time 🙂 \nThis is a Big Bike Revival event for Station South kindly funded by Cycling UK who ask for consent to contact you after the event to ask you a few questions about your cycling habits. By booking your ticket to this session\, you are consenting to be contacted by Cycling UK. Please see the graphic below to help explain why the survey is needed 🙂
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/autumn-bike-clinics-2/
LOCATION:Station South\, 975-977 Stockport Rd\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251026T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20251008T094927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T094927Z
UID:49399-1761467400-1761480000@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Intro to Gravel : Blue >> Pink Chilled Sunday Ride
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to Pink Gravel rides!\nHave you been interested in coming on a SSCC Pink* gravel ride but weren’t sure if you were ready yet? This could be the perfect ride for you! We’ll be doing a slightly shorter and less technical route so you and your wheels can enjoy this friendly intro to our regular Wednesday gravel rides a.k.a Whacky Wednesdays \nAny questions\, please drop Anna a line at : community@stationsouth.co.uk \n———————-RIDE INFORMATION!———————\n> Group Leader : Kirsty \n> Meet : 8.30am at the Station South Benches\, depart at 8.40am \n> Distance / Terrain : 40km / 24 miles of mainly off-road with some loose gravel with minimal hills [200m elevation in total] \n> Speed : Paced to suit the group\, no one gets left behind! \n> Suitable for : Confident cyclists used to riding on loose gravel\, roads and with a group. Suitable for MTB\, gravel\, touring bikes . Road\, commuter\, city bikes not recommended. \n> Booking : Follow this [LINK]  \n———————————————————————————————— \nAdditional information : \n> *What does SSCC Pink mean? We have divided our cycling club into three colour categories to help people find the ride that suits them best. Pink rides are our more advanced rides\, check out the poster below for more information.. \n>We expect to be out for around 2.5 hours so please bring food\, water and adequate clothing. \n> Open to all adults over 18 yrs with some experience of rides over 15 miles / 24 km \n> Please wear a helmet. This is a non-dropping ride\, but please make sure you are comfortable with the route and distance before booking. \n> We ride rain or shine but if the weather is really adverse\, please check your inboxes in the morning. \n>This ride is listed on EventBrite and Spond [where most of our Pink rides are organised. You only need to sign up on one of these platforms. \n+++++++\nHow we ride: Our goal is to be a friendly and inclusive cycle club. To achieve this aim we expect all riders to: \n– Look out for each other \n– Be friendly and supportive to all riders \n– Be self-sufficient (e.g. bring appropriate spares and supplies)
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/intro-to-gravel-blue-pink-chilled-sunday-ride/
LOCATION:Station South Terrace\, 975-977 Stockport Road\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,SSCC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20251008T092211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T092211Z
UID:49397-1761732000-1761739200@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Autumn Bike Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Happy Orange Leaves from the Bike Station!\nComing to terms with the end of the summer and approaching dark evenings can be a tough concept for any cylist to handle\, so to help you stay on the saddle through the colder months why not come along to one of our free Autumn Bike Clinics. \nAutumn Bike Clinic Drop-ins\nWednesdays 8th\, 22nd + 29th October \nBike Station [next to Station South] \n10-12noon \nBring yourself and your steed to see the experts where we will offer : \n\nDiagnostic overhaul of your bike\nSmall adjustments if needed\nChain checking : measuring\, cleaning\, lubing\nTyre pressures\nHealth checks\nWinter ready advice and…\nAsk any questions you may have about cycling through the dark months – or biking in general.\nPLUS! A super special treat to help you look after your bike through the wet times.\n\nIf the time slot is full\, come along anyway as we’ll probably be able to fit you in. We suggest arriving early to avoid disappointment – final drop-in 15 mins before the end of the sessions. \nPlease note – we can’t do any large repairs in these sessions but can offer a thorough diagnostics card to take away with you\, should your bike need more work. \nPlease be prepared to wait your turn if we’re busy\, due to the 1:1 nature of the session we want to give each participant some decent input. Luckily\, we have a great cafe next door which is an excellent place to while away some time 🙂 \nThis is a Big Bike Revival event for Station South kindly funded by Cycling UK who ask for consent to contact you after the event to ask you a few questions about your cycling habits. By booking your ticket to this session\, you are consenting to be contacted by Cycling UK. Please see the graphic below to help explain why the survey is needed 🙂
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/autumn-bike-clinics-3/
LOCATION:Station South\, 975-977 Stockport Rd\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20250417T152326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T152326Z
UID:48625-1761904800-1761926400@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Monthly Bike Library
DESCRIPTION:Borrow a bike or trike and helmet + cycle with friends. Explore the local cycle paths and green spaces on one of our bikes.\nHere’s how to reserve your ride for the morning : \n1] Head on over to the booking form link here. \n2] Once arriving at the form\, enter your details and select your bike. \n3] In the drop down options\, select ‘Bike Library’ which is the free of charge option. \n4] Additionally\, book a free ticket through EventBrite so we can register how many people are coming \n5] Pop into the Bike Station to collect your bike* \n+++++\n>> *Mechanics will need to get equipment from our container outside\, so please bare with the mechanics if they are with a customer. Where possible\, we will try to have your bike ready in the Bike Station ahead of your reservation. \n>> Any questions\, please drop Anna a note : community@stationsouth.co.uk \n>> Please note – this is independent cycling and not a led ride. \n>> If the conditions are icy\, the session will be cancelled \n>> Please note\, you can only reserve 1 x bike per booking\, so if you’re with friends\, please ask them to go through the same process. \n>> To borrow the bikes\, we require photo I.D and proof of address
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/monthly-bike-library-7/
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20251007T162345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T090052Z
UID:49376-1762614000-1762630200@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lights Up | Disco on Wheels : Ride the Night
DESCRIPTION:For the third year running\, Bee Pedal Ready\, Station South and friends are lighting up Manchester’s streets and parks with a moving festival on wheels. It is part of the campaign for safer streets for women and girls. And it’s open to everyone – the more support\, the bigger the impact. Lights Up : volume 3! ✨🚲 \n \nWe’ll run feeder rides from across the city so you can ride in together. All routes meet at All Saints Park before our Disco on Wheels takes off\, a night of lights\, music\, and collective energy. We will ride through the city\, reclaiming the night\, and light up the parks on the way to the iconic Victoria Baths for hot food\, brews\, a proper bike party\, and a bespoke cycling exhibition designed by Manchester Metropolitan University ‘s aAH! Magazine. \nCurious what the ride’s like? 👀 Read about last year’s ride and watch the video here!  \n💛 Want to support Lights Up? Donate here! \n[We’ve kept Lights Up free so everyone can take part \, but your support helps us keep it that way. By donating\, you’re helping change the reality that only 23% of women feel safe cycling at night. Together\, we can make Greater Manchester’s streets safer\, brighter\, and more inclusive for everyone who rides.] \n++++++ \n💡 All bikes welcome! Whether you ride a cargo bike\, trike\, handcycle\, adapted bike\, or even a Penny Farthing – bring it along. Max width is 155cm \n💌 Got questions\, or want to organise your own feeder ride? Drop Anna a line: community@stationsouth.co.uk \n🚦 Volunteers\, Ride Leaders & Support Crew: Fancy helping make Lights Up shine? Whether you’re on two wheels or helping from the sidelines – marshalling\, greeting riders\, or keeping the energy high\, we’d love to have you on board! \nContact Bee/Anna @ rides4womenmcr@gmail.com \n🎟️ Tickets : you only need one ticket: main ride or feeder ride and you’re all set! Book your slot HERE \n🚲 Don’t have a bike? Thanks to Cycling UK\, you can borrow an eBike for free (and keep it for a whole month!) – details HERE. \n🎥 Filming Notice : The ride will be filmed and photographed by professionals \nPick the ride that suits you\, or just meet us in town for the Main Ride\, either way\, come and be part of the Lights Up movement! \n🚲 RIDE DETAILS 🚲\n// Main Ride\n📍 When: From 3.30pm @ All Saints Park [LINK] for brews\, stalls + pre-ride buzz. We depart @ 4.30pm \n👥 Who it’s for: Anyone who wants to light up the streets and show their support for visibility\, inclusion\, and community on two wheels. \n📏 Distance / Terrain: 5 miles / 8km \n⏱️ Ride time: About 1 hour \n🚴 Pace: Super chilled / party pace / no-drop – we ride together \n🗺️ Route: LINK All Saints Park → Oxford Road → Whitworth Park → Platt Fields Park →Victoria Baths \n🧳 Bring: Water\, snacks\, helmet\, bike lock\, spare inner tube\, lights\, and warm layers \n✨ Optional fun stuff: Bright clothes\, sparkles\, flags\, speakers\, fairy lights\, lots of music-speakers\, noise-makers… anything disco! Think: disco party on wheels. \n// Feeder Rides\nRide 1 : with Bee Pedal Ready [Whalley Range]\n> Meet : Outside the Cafe “The Pavilion” in Alexander Park\, 180 Russell Street\, M16 7JL \n> Time : 3pm \n> Distance : 4 miles / 6.5km \n> Route : [LINK] Alexandra Rd – Moss Side – Hulme – City Centre \n> Return ride after Victoria Baths : For those who want to come back with the group we will be departing Victoria Baths at 7:15pm. \nRide 2 : with Station South [Levenshulme]\n> Meet : Station South Bike Parking \n> Time : Meet from 2.30pm for a sparkle station\, we depart @ 3pm \n> Distance : 5 miles / 8km \n> Route : [LINK] : FLoop – Oxford Rd – Platt Fields – Whitworth – City Centre \n> Bikes + helmets available to borrow : contact Anna at community@stationsouth.co.uk to reserve your kit ahead of the event day. \n> Return ride after Victoria Baths : For those who want to come back with the group we will be departing Victoria Baths at 7:15pm. \nRide 3 : with Sustainable Living in the Heatons [Heaton Moor]\n> Group : We will be riding to Station South to join the Station South feeder ride into town \n> Meet : Thornfield Park\, Heaton Moor SK4 4JT (what three words: best.swing.answer) \n> Time : 14:30 \n> Distance : 3.16 miles / 5.09km please note we will be cycling to join the Station South team and cycling a further 5 miles / 8km to get to the city centre \n> Route : [LINK] Thornfield Park – The Meadow – Nelstrop Lane Floop – Station South. \n> Return ride after Victoria Baths : For those who want to come back with the group we will be departing Victoria Baths at 7:15pm. \n> Return Route : [LINK] Distance: 5.9 miles / 9.5 KM \n+++++++ \n>> Friendly Notice! If you book on but for whatever reason cannot make it\, we would appreciate as much notice as possible so we can open the ride back up to others waiting. You can cancel your place directly via EventBrite. The rides are free to you [hooray!] but come with cost and planning from our end so we want to make sure all the places are taken and enjoyed.. Thank you! \n>> All riders must cycle responsibly + take their own safety as well as others into account when making decisions on the road. All cyclists participate at their own risk. \n>> This ride is not suitable for beginners as we will be riding on roads\, with traffic and in a tight group. \n>> Please bring a spare inner tube just in case of a puncture\, we have our very own mechanics riding amongst us so you won’t get left behind if you get a flat. Please make sure your bike is in a roadworthy condition before the ride. \n>> Please make sure you are comfortable with the distance and route \n+++++++ \nWe are delighted to be partnering up with Manchester City Council\, Manchester School of Digital Art \, We are Cycling UK\, TfGM\, Institute of Sport\, to create this official event for the Manchester City of Cycling. MCRActive\, thank you for your support!
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/lights-up-disco-on-wheels-ride-the-night/
LOCATION:Station South Terrace\, 975-977 Stockport Road\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cycling,SSCC
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SUMMARY:Festive Family Wheel Wreath Weaving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get in the festive\, sparkly\, solstice spirit and cozy up in the Viewing Platform with bike wheels\, festive foliage + Xmas treats! \nJoin Anna + Augusta; of community cycling and gardening at Station South – in the cosy confines of our cafe viewing platform where we will have a play with foraged nature\, reclaimed bike wheels\, ribbons\, recycled inner tubes and twinkly lights to create some really cool decorations for our community space this festive season! \nWe will have festive tunes\, warm juice and mince pies to munch on as we create! The cafe will be open for drinks and food if you fancy something more substantial. \nLet’s firm up the details a bit : \nWhere : Viewing Platform in Station South cafe | 975 Stockport Road \nTime : 3.30 – 5.30pm \nWhat to bring : Just yourselves\, unless there’s anything in particular you’d like to experiment weaving into a bike wheel?! \nBooking : [LINK] \nLet’s roll into December together! \nPlease note\, all adults must stay with their children and help them with clips / scissors / fairy lights
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/festive-family-wheel-wreath-weaving-workshop/
LOCATION:Station South\, 975-977 Stockport Rd\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,Green Hub,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251126T210000
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CREATED:20251121T144928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T144928Z
UID:49539-1764180000-1764190800@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Whacky Wednesday Gravel Rides
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Friendly Gravel Rides : a.k.a Whacky Wednesdays\nEach week\, we head out to find another cool off-road trail\, tunnel\, bridge or canal path as a group.\nWhacky Wednesdays are casual\, friendly and less technical than our longer weekend gravel rides. We’re usually out for around 2-3 hours and almost always head back to Station South for social drinks after [this is optional of course!]. \n[Meet] >>  Station South Bike Benches \n[When] >>  5.50pm for a 6pm departure \n[Suitable for] >> Confident cyclists* used to riding with a group\, in proximity to water\, on loose gravel and for the time and distance advertised. \n[Bike required] >>  MTB\, gravel\, touring. \n[What to bring] >>  Helmet\, water\, snacks\, clothes for the weather\, spare tube\, front + rear lights \n[Sign Ups] >>  All sign ups and detailed information for our various rides and cycling events are organised through Spond\, which is a platform we use solely for our ‘Pink’ rides. Pink events listed on the website are to hook more people in\, but please make sure you sign up via Spond to join in with these rides. Check out the colour definitions below if you’re new to Station South Cycling Club. \n* If this doesn’t sound like your cycling ability\, make sure to check out our other rides – we have Blue [chilled\, distance] or Yellow [learn\, progress\, play]. Feel free to follow those ride collections on EventBrite and you’ll get a notification when rides are listed. Are you more of a Roady? Check out our Thursday Hills + Sunday Classics Club Rides\, heading out on a weekly basis. \nJoin the all singing\, all colours SSCC fun\, shares and bike chats over on Facebook here!
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/whacky-wednesday-gravel-rides/
LOCATION:Station South Terrace\, 975-977 Stockport Road\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cycling,SSCC
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20250417T152408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T152408Z
UID:48629-1764324000-1764345600@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Monthly Bike Library
DESCRIPTION:Borrow a bike or trike and helmet + cycle with friends. Explore the local cycle paths and green spaces on one of our bikes.\nHere’s how to reserve your ride for the morning : \n1] Head on over to the booking form link here. \n2] Once arriving at the form\, enter your details and select your bike. \n3] In the drop down options\, select ‘Bike Library’ which is the free of charge option. \n4] Additionally\, book a free ticket through EventBrite so we can register how many people are coming \n5] Pop into the Bike Station to collect your bike* \n+++++\n>> *Mechanics will need to get equipment from our container outside\, so please bare with the mechanics if they are with a customer. Where possible\, we will try to have your bike ready in the Bike Station ahead of your reservation. \n>> Any questions\, please drop Anna a note : community@stationsouth.co.uk \n>> Please note – this is independent cycling and not a led ride. \n>> If the conditions are icy\, the session will be cancelled \n>> Please note\, you can only reserve 1 x bike per booking\, so if you’re with friends\, please ask them to go through the same process. \n>> To borrow the bikes\, we require photo I.D and proof of address
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/monthly-bike-library-9/
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20251121T150044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T150044Z
UID:49541-1764784800-1764795600@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Whacky Wednesday Gravel Rides
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Friendly Gravel Rides : a.k.a Whacky Wednesdays\nEach week\, we head out to find another cool off-road trail\, tunnel\, bridge or canal path as a group.\nWhacky Wednesdays are casual\, friendly and less technical than our longer weekend gravel rides. We’re usually out for around 2-3 hours and almost always head back to Station South for social drinks after [this is optional of course!]. \n[Meet] >>  Station South Bike Benches \n[When] >>  5.50pm for a 6pm departure \n[Suitable for] >> Confident cyclists* used to riding with a group\, in proximity to water\, on loose gravel and for the time and distance advertised. \n[Bike required] >>  MTB\, gravel\, touring. \n[What to bring] >>  Helmet\, water\, snacks\, clothes for the weather\, spare tube\, front + rear lights \n[Sign Ups] >>  All sign ups and detailed information for our various rides and cycling events are organised through Spond\, which is a platform we use solely for our ‘Pink’ rides. Pink events listed on the website are to hook more people in\, but please make sure you sign up via Spond to join in with these rides. Check out the colour definitions below if you’re new to Station South Cycling Club. \n* If this doesn’t sound like your cycling ability\, make sure to check out our other rides – we have Blue [chilled\, distance] or Yellow [learn\, progress\, play]. Feel free to follow those ride collections on EventBrite and you’ll get a notification when rides are listed. Are you more of a Roady? Check out our Thursday Hills + Sunday Classics Club Rides\, heading out on a weekly basis. \nJoin the all singing\, all colours SSCC fun\, shares and bike chats over on Facebook here!
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/whacky-wednesday-gravel-rides-2/
LOCATION:Station South Terrace\, 975-977 Stockport Road\, Manchester\, M19 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling,SSCC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251226T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T221521
CREATED:20250417T152430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T152430Z
UID:48631-1766743200-1766764800@stationsouth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Monthly Bike Library
DESCRIPTION:Borrow a bike or trike and helmet + cycle with friends. Explore the local cycle paths and green spaces on one of our bikes.\nHere’s how to reserve your ride for the morning : \n1] Head on over to the booking form link here. \n2] Once arriving at the form\, enter your details and select your bike. \n3] In the drop down options\, select ‘Bike Library’ which is the free of charge option. \n4] Additionally\, book a free ticket through EventBrite so we can register how many people are coming \n5] Pop into the Bike Station to collect your bike* \n+++++\n>> *Mechanics will need to get equipment from our container outside\, so please bare with the mechanics if they are with a customer. Where possible\, we will try to have your bike ready in the Bike Station ahead of your reservation. \n>> Any questions\, please drop Anna a note : community@stationsouth.co.uk \n>> Please note – this is independent cycling and not a led ride. \n>> If the conditions are icy\, the session will be cancelled \n>> Please note\, you can only reserve 1 x bike per booking\, so if you’re with friends\, please ask them to go through the same process. \n>> To borrow the bikes\, we require photo I.D and proof of address
URL:https://stationsouth.co.uk/event/monthly-bike-library-10/
CATEGORIES:Community,Cycling
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