Many cyclists are unclear about where they should position themselves when cycling along roads. There's a useful guide on the Cycling UK website on road positioning which may make things a bit clearer.

Read it at https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/beginners-guide-road-positioning-cycling

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To add variety to our normal local rides, a group of seven intrepid cyclists set off for the newly opened 42-mile White Peak Loop in the Peak District which joins up sections of the Tisssington Trail, Monsal Trail, High Peak Trail and Cromford Canal. 

HRS Committee members, ride leaders, members, family and friends all turned out to run the cycling foodstation on Chorley New Road on Sunday 8th June for the Bolton IronMan 2025 event. Although there may not have been 101 of us, there were over 30 volunteers dressed as dalmatians. A great time was had by all with a party atmosphere and some great teamwork supporting the amazing athletes taking part in IronMan.

See you all next year!

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Well we almost missed that today, 3rd June, is designated by the United Nations as World Cycling Day. To show what a global activity cycling is, our recommended read comes from The Times of India and can be found HERE.

Happy cycling!!

What an incredible journey it’s been!

 It feels like only yesterday—back in March—when our rookie roadies took their first pedal strokes into the unknown, fueled by excitement and just a glimpse of the road ahead. 

Now, just a few months later, look how far they’ve come. After countless training rides, personal dedication, and sheer determination, these phenomenal cyclists didn’t just complete their 60-mile sportive—they conquered it.

Eight of us set off from Tockholes we headed straight off road, minimal tarmac on this ride, over Longworth moor through the puddles and mud everyone enjoying being out in the great outdoors, plus it wasn’t cold and wet. A cheeky detour to grab a hot drink at Turton tower then back enroute to Entwistle reservoir. A couple of climbs away from the resi and a ford to cross.Our Sunday steady could be described as more of a micro adventure.

Another fabulous and informative night for our local community to ensure we are all confident and safe cycling through the winter months. Sponsored by Cycling UKs Big Bike Revival, local bike mechanic Neil from Rebound in Horwich covered the basic skills needed to maintain our bikes. A number of participants who have taken part in our Restart sessions came along with local residents and joined this interactive, hands on session. They gained information, confidence and above all a positive attitude to ‘have a go’.

For those who haven’t had the privilege to meet our humble ride leader Fatima yet, let me introduce her. Fatima first joined HRS on a BBR bike skills session, then went on to join one of our Sofa to Saddle series. It was at this point it was obvious she was destined for bigger things and that she would be an asset to the HRS team. Fast forward to 2024. Fatima is a warrior Not only is she a fab ride leader, she is a mountain goat. In a couple of weeks, she is off to hike to Everest base camp! Yes you read it correctly. Everest!!! How amazing is that.

If it’s a long time since you’ve been out cycling but you’d like to re-s