At the Side of Manchester Town Hall the Sky Ride Arch you can see some Riders coming back towards the Start. Several Cyclists did the course a number of times. ( Twelve and Half Kilometres) Just to show how fit they are. Ha Ha.
This is a Map of the Sky Ride Cycle Trail around the Streets of Manchester. If you click on the Plus Sign on the Bottom Right Hand Side 100% it will go to 125% 0r to 150%. Bigger, So you can see more detail. Just Try It.
The Sky Riders stop for a Breather and Refreshments at the Athletic Track which is attached to Manchester City's Ground. All sorts of side shows are in progress.
At the Picnic the Big Attraction is the Teddy Bear. He is a big hit with the Children. Most of who have fetched in their own Teddy Bears. Teddy Bears are named after the American President Theodore Roosevelt who's Nick Name became Teddy.
Manchester City Council has set up a Picnic Area's around the City, with bunting, and gingham clothed tables. There are stalls selling food and drink to Family's who are enjoying a great day out. A resident Teddy Bear is on site for the Children.
This is the Start of the Manchester Sky Ride for all the Family. No age limit and any bike is encouraged to precipitate. No time limit and the course runs past the Town Hall and goes to Manchester City's Ground and back a distance of Twelve and Half Kilometers.
The Other Sunday Manchester Shut Off the Traffic and Opened Up the Roads through the City Center to Family Cyclists to Enjoy. All Part of the Keep Fit Regime.This is the Start. Bikes for Hire in the Foreground and Free Yellow Bibs.