United Kingdom · August 2025 - October 2025
EXPLORE RIDE
Our Explore rides are a great way to traverse trails less-travelled in a social, welcoming and beginner friendly environment.
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Overview
Wanting to get off-road and ride trails less travelled but not sure where to start? Our Explore Rides provide a stepping stone into getting comfortable with getting off the beaten path and riding over the rougher stuff. Starting with from the Rapha Manchester Clubhouse, you'll soon find yourself heading out of town and onto some local trails. Led by our experienced and welcoming Ride Leaders, they'll be plenty of opportunity to stop and ask questions as we take things slow and build up our technical skills together. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact edward.young@rapha.cc
Schedule
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Arrive at the Clubhouse- 9.00am
Arriving at 9.15am, we will begin with a quick coffee before one of our Ride Leaders outline the details of the ride.
Depart on ride - 9.30am
After the presentation has been completed, we will prepare to get ready to leave the Clubhouse on our 30km ride.
Heading out of the City Centre, you will soon be out of the busy roads and onto the trails!
There is no planned coffee stop on this ride but we will stop to take in some food and refreshments. We recommend bringing an extra layer incase you cool off whilst we stop.
Return to the Clubhouse - 11.30am
Looping back towards the City Centre via a few of our favourite urban trails, our Ride Leaders will be hanging around for a quick debrief and to answer any more questions that you may have.
FAQ
Where is the Clubhouse?
The Clubhouse is located at 50 King Street, Manchester, M2 4LY.
What bike should I bring?
For our gravel rides we recommend bringing a bike with at least 33mm tyres to handle the rougher stuff. A tyre with a mixed tread would also be wise, as the chances are some parts of the trail may be wet.
Our gravel rides are open to flat-bar bikes as well as drop-bar bikes.
Do I need anything else?
Requirements Include:
• A bike with flat or drop handlebars and gears in good working order. We recommend a gravel, cyclocross or a mountain bike. This ride is not road bike appropriate.
• A EU / EN approved helmet.
• Necessary tools to be self-sufficient (e.g inner tube, tire levers, multitool, pump/Co2 canisters).
• Adequate fluid and food.
• ID and emergency contact information.
• Headphones/earpieces are not to be worn as you are required to hear calls and instructions unobstructed.