Our rides are short and are conducted weekly on Saturdays in partnership with  Stockport Community Cycling Club (except Bank Holidays) see dates at the bottom of this page for all CERA Cycloan rides, visit the Stockport Community Cycling Club link for even more rides.

 

Rides are introductory, fun, inclusive and slow but evenly paced (we will only go as fast as the slowest).

 

Before each ride we will teach and conduct a bike M-Check to ensure your bike is safe for you to use, this also helps you to understand your bike.

 

After each ride we will have a short time for socialising, tea / coffee and biscuits. Our rides are approx. 2hrs long including M-Check time and social time.

 

Free Cycle Loans for over 65’s Supported by Sport England

 

We have 10 bikes in total we loan to people to use on our organised rides, 2 e-assisted bikes 3 step through bikes have been supplied via Sport England funding in connection with the  Sport England Active Ageing programme in-active over 65’s who take part in the Active Ageing Manchester University research evaluation.  To support people under 65 yrs CERA Cycloan also provide 5 further cross barred mountain bikes to add value to this health and wellbeing initiative and ensure cycle access for all.

 

How to refer into the Active Aging Programme

Simply contact Sharron Baker, Independent Living Coordinator, Neighbourhoods & Support, Stockport Homes Group,
Cornerstone, 2 Edward St, Stockport, SK1 3NQ by telephone: 07800 617 828 or via email: sharron.baker@stockporthomes.org who will be more than happy to accept and action a referral into the programme.  Sharron will also arrange free bikeability training for individuals who need to build confidence with riding a bicycle.

 

To loan one of our fantastic bicycles terms and conditions do apply so please enquire before expecting you will be loaned a bike, you can contact us by telephone: 0161 474 0990.

 

Once you have contacted us we can discuss your needs, age and health and fitness levels you will need to complete a our disclaimer form before we can authorise a loan of one of our cycles and you will need to leave us with the following documentation listed below to loan a bike.

 

Click here to view or download our Cycle Loan Disclaimer

1. A UK passport,
2. UK drivers licence
3. Proof of address (i.e. utility bill)

 

Once this is in place you can ride to your hearts delight either ride independently, join us on one of our supported rides (listed below) or join a Stockport Community Cycling Club rides. In fact there’s nothing holding you back from doing all three options and you’ll soon be feeling a great deal healthier whilst visiting local scenic places and building your social network.

 

What if the weather is bad and we decide not to ride? 

You could be in our Cycle Mechanics workshop at no cost to you learning how to keep your bike in action or you could find yourself in our Arts and Design workshop having fun creating upcycled items whilst at the same time meeting like minded people.

 

Rider Requirements..

13yrs and over to partake

Listen and respect ride leader instructions

Ensure your bike is in a fit state to ride

Display sensible riding behaviour

Have fun learning bike skills (in appropriate location)

Respectful behaviour throughout

Be inclusive and Have Fun

 

Stockport Community Cycling Club facilitate many more rides throughout the year click their name to find out more about their weekly rides, social events, charity rides and more…

 

Please see below our 2019 ride dates, all rides meet Time 10am, Cycle Checks 10.15am we ride at 10.30am prompt .

Where will our rides start ?

All rides will start from CERA Cycloan, Ground floor in Swallow Mill Business Centre, Swallow Street, SK1 3HJ.

 

 

CERA Cycloan March 2019 Ride Dates, Times and Leader Names 

Saturday 9th

Your ride leaders are Jim, Andy and John from Stockport Community Cycling Club

Riding round local area whilst cutting through Vernon & Woodbank park.

Saturday 16th

Saturday 23rd Your ride Leaders are Andy, Graham and Des

Saturday 30th Your Ride Leaders are Louise, Paul and Andy

 

CERA Cycloan April 2019 Ride Dates, Times and Leader Names 

Saturday  6th Your Ride Leaders are John, Jim and Tracey

Saturday 13th Your Ride Leaders are Michael, Josh and Callum

20th Bank Holiday No Ride

Saturday 27th Your Ride Leaders are Gary, Louise and Andy

 

CERA Cycloan May 2019 Ride Dates, Times and Leader Names 

4th Bank Holiday No ride 

Saturday 11th Your Ride Leaders are Paul, Michael and Callum

Saturday 18th Your Ride Leaders are Jim, John and Tracey

25th bank Holiday No ride

 

CERA Cycloan June 2019 Ride Dates, Times and Leader Names

Saturday 1st Your Ride Leaders are Andy, Sarah and Andy

Saturday 8th Your Ride Leaders are Josh, Gary, Andy

Saturday 15th Your Ride Leaders are Jim and Graham

Saturday 22nd Your Ride Leaders are Andy, Des and Steve

Saturday 29th Your Ride Leaders are

 

CERA Cycloan July 2019 Ride Dates, Times and Leader Names 

Saturday 6th

Saturday 13th

Saturday 20th

Saturday 27th

 

CERA Cycloan August 2019 Ride Dates, Times and Leader Names

Saturday 3rd

Saturday 10th

Saturday 17th

24th Bank Holiday No ride 

Saturday 31st

 

CERA Cycloan September 2019 Ride Dates, Times and Leader Names 

Saturday 1st

Saturday 7th

Saturday 14th

Saturday 21st

Saturday 28th

 

CERA Cycloan October 2019 Ride Dates, Times and Leader Names 

Saturday 5th

Saturday 12th

Saturday 19th

Saturday