The Greater Manchester Cycle Challenge

Factsheets

Discover useful tips and information to help you cycle:

• The Basics
• Tips for new cyclists
• Simple bike maintenance
• Cycling to work

Free cycle maps

There are ten free, easy-to-read cycle maps covering the whole of Greater Manchester.

Paper versions of these maps are also available from various Council offices, libraries, tourist information and other public buildings. Alternatively, order yours for free now, simply fill out this form.

Check out Cycle GM's online cycle route map which allows you to zoom into areas of Greater Manchester, displaying on- and off-road routes, cycle parking and cycle shops.

BLUC Cycle locker scheme

Do you frequently use the train, Metrolink or bus to get around Greater Manchester?

Check out the Bike Locker User Club cycle parking scheme - the £10 membership fee allows you to use any of their lockers for two years.

Sky Ride Local

Sky Ride Local rides are fun, free community bike rides that offer a great way of getting out and exploring the local area. These rides are led by British Cycling trained ride leaders, who are on hand to provide encouragement and support whenever you need it.

With rides available at a number of different levels, there really is something for everyone. Whatever your age and ability you can enjoy some fun, free bike rides with Sky Ride Local.

To register for a free ride in your local area, visit www.goskyride.com/SkyRideLocal

Rural cycle rides across GM

Manchester's Countryside have developed a guide of 8 cycle rides across our lovely countryside, including family-friendly, mountain bike and long-distance routes.

Trans Pennine Trail

Within Manchester, the national coast-to-coast route follows the Mersey Valley from Chorlton to Northenden and Didsbury.

Click here for the map of this section.

Find out more about the 215 mile coast-to-coast route from Liverpool to Hull here.

Bike Friday

Have fun, learn from others, and raise the profile of cycling! Join Bike Friday - monthly rides on the morning of the last Friday of every month from a range of locations in Greater Manchester.

Your Local Area

What's happening in your area? Find out about local cycling news, cycling clubs and events and check out the routes near you.

• Bury - Cycle GM info on Bury and Bury Council's info on cycling.
  Here are some routes around Bury.


• Bolton - TfGM info on Bolton and Bolton Council's info on cycling.
  


• Manchester - TfGM info on Manchester and Manchester Council's info on cycling.


• Oldham - TfGM info on Oldham, Visit Oldham and Oldham Council.
  Check out cycling in Saddleworth.


• Rochdale - TfGM info on Rochdale and Rochdale Council's info on cycling.
  Choose the 10 mile loop or 20 mile route of Littleborough - Lake to Lake.


• Salford TfGM info on Salford and Salford Council's info on cycling.
  


• Stockport - TfGM cycling pages on Stockport and Stockport Council's info on cycling.
  


• Tameside - TfGM new cycling pages on Tameside and Tameside Council's info on cycling.
  Check out Ashton Trail for family rides.


• Trafford - TfGM new cycling pages on Trafford and Trafford Council
  Explore the Sale Water Park Loop.


• Wigan - TfGM new cycling pages on Wigan and Wigan Council's info on cycling
  

For the latest on cycling in Greater Manchester, including free adult cycle training and cycle health checks, check out the *new* Transport for Greater Manchester's cycling pages and the TfGM website.