Manchester

Ride with us in Manchester

Rides for women

We had our first JoyRiders Manchester ride in June 2021 and have been growing ever since. Our rides range from confidence building beginners rides of less than 5 miles, up to advanced rides of 30 miles. So we have something for everyone.


Our aim is to bring the fun and freedom of riding a bike to as many women as possible. There are lots of fantastic cycleways in our area and our leaders know the local routes around Manchester and Cheshire very well, and all of the best coffee stops!


We want women to gain confidence and experience the joy and independence of cycling. Our rides are very sociable and no lycra is needed!


To find out more, email us at manchester@joyriders.org.uk

Our ride leaders

Sunny day image of a woman (Sally) holding a Dutch-style bike in front of a water feature
Woman (Helen) in lime green t-shirt and sunglasses holding touring bike next to a sign with lots of directions on it.
Woman (felicity) in blue cycling top and helmet holding a hybrid bike in front of a lake. Possibly peak district.
Woman (Samina) with touring bike and red and blue top and helmet against background of a hill. Possibly peak district.

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What to bring on your first ride

With our group you will need to bring your own bike and helmet.

You should also bring water and a snack and dress for the weather as we'll be riding come rain or shine!

Your bike should be working properly and the tyres pumped up.

You should use these simple checks:

  • Air - are your tyres pumped up?
  • Brakes - are your brakes working?
  • Chain - is your bike chain on? Is it rusty and stretched?


What to expect on your first ride

When you book your first ride, the ride leader will get in touch with you to introduce themself. If you need to borrow a bike, this is a good time to check whether they have bikes to borrow for the ride.


The ride leader might ask if you want to be added to the group WhatsApp group. This is a good way to get a feel of what everyone is like, but you don't have to join if you don't want to!


On the day of the ride, check your bike is working before you leave the house. Try to arrive at the starting point a bit early in case you get lost, as they're sometimes difficult to find.


When everyone is together, the ride leader will introduce you to the group and make sure you have someone to ride with.

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