CMFT Bike User Group Forum
Welcome to CMFT's Bike User Group forum. We meet every few of months to discuss cycle-related issues.
Our priority at the moment is the improvement of the current facilities for cyclists. We want secure cycle storage areas, lockers, showers and changing rooms, across all sites. This has all been promised as part of CMFT's Green Travel Plan. If you are a past, present or future cyclist you can sign up to find out what’s happening and to give your opinion. We would welcome information on cycling routes, tips to other cyclists, or anything else you think would be of interest.
On Your Bike for National Bike Week 2009!
Bring a friend!!
Following on from the huge success of our event last year, when over 100 cyclists joined in rides, training, bike hire and more, this year we want 150 cyclists to descend on University Place, Oxford Road.
This Higher Education Precinct (HEP) event is open to all at MMU, University of Manchester, CMFT NHS Trust & RNCM.
Our theme this year is BRING A FRIEND so get talking to colleagues and join in this great event together. You could even team up to join in Manchester's Commuter Challenge and win £100 of vouchers. Details on the Cycle GM Site.
Main event: Wednesday 17th June 830am - 11am University Place, Oxford Road, University of Manchester
For full details go to the HEP site
Here what happened:
- Cycle to Work Rides Led rides from around Manchester designed especially for new/novice cyclists. Experienced cyclists will guide you at a leisurely pace through the most suitable routes. Rides arrive into the HEP at 830am. Pick up points and times are available online
- FREE Breakfast for all cyclists who come to University Place
- Incentives for those that take part & a prize draw
- FREE bike hire for the week (6 out of 10 went on to buy bikes last year!)
- Cycle training to national standard levels 1 and 2 (dates throughout the summer months, TBC)
- A Bicycle Boutique cycle mechanic providing free check ups
- Cycle security marking
- Cycling information & Bike User Group promotion
- Promotion of tax free bike schemes
If you are interested in any of the above contact HEP Travel Plan Co-ordinator Andrew Hough a.j.hough@mmu.ac.uk 247 1364
Remember - get asking around YOUR office and bring a friend along with you!!
Regular Cycle to Work (+ free breakfast): first Wednesday of the Month
Follow on from the success of the Bike to Work Day 2008, we have held monthly cycling to work events event month since October 2008. The rides are on the 1st Wednesday of each month starting from 7 points around Greater Manchester and head into the Higher Education Precinct. The rides are designed to be friendly and to encourage new people to take up cycling, so we tend to take a little longer and use the quieter roads.
Bike Week 2009 is almost here and the University and UMBUG are planning many events
And if you would like to find somebody cycling in from where you like, whatever the day, or can offer to show new cyclists your route, you can can sign to the Cycle Buddy scheme
May2009’s monthly rides:
Cyclists at Oct 2008’s Cycle to Work Day:
Here are the details of starting and pick-up points for the various routes, together with the Route Guides’ names.
All routes will converge at the Higher/Health Education Precinct (HEP), which comprises Univ of Manchester (UoM), MMU, RNCM and MRI/hospitals.
If you would like to help with a ride please email michael.bane@manchester.ac.uk
Top Tips
- Cycle safe, cycle legal
- Please pump up your tyres as hard as you can - it will mean you put in less effort when cycling and also helps resist punctures. Bring a spare pump/patches if you have them to hand.
- Make sure your brakes are working. If you feel they are a bit loose and you are not sure what to do then get to the ride starting point a few minutes early and ask for help tightening them.
- Try and make sure your chain and other moving parts have been lubricated - this will mean you have to do less work!
- Ride with a smile!
The Routes
Some routes are also available on Love Your Bike’s B2W2008 maps but please check with Route Guides in case a different route is being taken (all starting and pick-up points will always be as below).
LAST UPDATED: 04 May 2009 (MKB)
- Chorlton - Whalley Range - HEP
We’re also looking to offer an alternative route, starting from Chorlton but passing nearer or through Old Trafford to pick up cyclists from there. If you’re interested in either helping be a Route Guide or joining in please contact Niki (Weds-Fri) on 0161 247 1812 or by email
- 7:50am, depart from outside “Horse & Jockey” public house, Chorlton Green
- 8:00am, depart from Chorlton Library
- 8:00am, alternative departure from College Gates, College Road/Wood Road, Whalley Range
- 8:10am, depart Alexandria Park (Springbridge Road entrance)
- 8:25am, arrive MRI
- 8:25am, arrive Univ of Manchester
- and onwards to MMU John Dalton/All Saints(arrive 8:30am) then UoM north campus (arrive 8:40am)
Also available as a ‘Love Your Bike’ B2W2008 route
Route Guides: Ruth Abbott (), Niki Tragen ( from Chorlton Lib), Jon Greenley, John Broderick (unavail May09), Steve Keeney (avail May09 from Chorlton Green) and Caroline Topham (from Chorlton Green)
- [Stockport] Heaton Moor - Levenshulme - Fallowfield - HEP
We’re also looking at offering an alternative route from Heaton Mersey - starting at the Didsbury Rd/Mauldeth Rd junction, along Mauldeth Rd, Burnage Lane, Slade Lane, Hamilton Rd, St John’s Rd, (short bit of A6) Plymouth Grove, a short bit of Upper Brook St and into Brunswick St. It is reasonably safe and mostly avoids any really busy roads. If you’re interested in either helping be a Route Guide or joining in please email Michael
- 7.35am, Heaton Moor Road junction with Cranbourne Road, via golf course and Erwood Road (edge of Burnage) through to Levenshulme
- meet 7:55am for 8am departure from Levenshulme train station (Albert Road)
- Marshall Road, Alma Road and on to the Fallowfield Loop
- 8:10am, junction of Fallowfield Loop and Ladybarn lane, at rear of car park at BACK of Sainsbury’s, Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield
- 8:15am, Moseley Road/Whitworth Lane (join East Didsbury cycle ride)
- Wilmslow Road, Oxford Road
- arrive HEP about 8:30am
(Route from Levenshulme train station) also available as a ‘Love Your Bike’ B2W2008 route
Route Guides: Reynard Spiess (), Anthony Picot (avail May09 from Heaton Moor), Marie Carroll (from Levenshulme), Kirsty Bamber (avail May09 from Levenshulme) and Shayne Langlois (unavail Apr09)
- Cheadle - East Didsbury - HEP
- Meet 7:55 for 8am (prompt) departure from Cheadle Post Office
- 8:10am arrival, for 8:15am departure from car park outside “Parrs Wood” public house, School Lane/Parrs Wood Road, East Didsbury
- Parrs Wood Road, Egerton Road, Royle Street
- cross Fallowfield loop
- Whitworth Lane, Birch Grove, Conyningham Road, Upper Brook Street
- arrive HEP about 8:30am
Also available as a ‘Love Your Bike’ B2W2008 route
Route Guides: Tim Morris (avail May09) and Anthony Fosbrook (unavail May09)
- West Didsbury - Withington - HEP
- 7:55am, Junction of Lapwing Lane and Palatine Rd (pizza express/Royal
Bank of Scotland)
- 8:05am, South end of Withington village: corner of Burton Rd and Palatine Rd (Wilmslow Rd/Palatine Rd traffic lights)
Also available as a ‘Love Your Bike’ B2W2008 route
Route Guides: Philippa Browning (avail May09), Robin Johnson (unavail May09), Jacky Taylor (unavail May09), Susan Crofts () & Sandra Schmidt (avail May09, Jun09, Jul09, Aug09, Sept09)
- Prestwich - HEP
- 7:45-8am, meet Pizza Express, Bury new Rd/Scholes lane Junction
- 8:10am depart Bury New Road/Great Cheetham Street junction
- 8:20am meet junction Bury New Rd/ Trinity Way (MEN arena)
- 8:30am, arrive HEP
Also available as a ‘Love Your Bike’ B2W2008 route
Route Guides: Angela Hilton () Adam Pearson () and Jonathan (avail May09)
- Altrincham - Sale Moor - HEP
- meet 7am for 7:15am departure, Altrincham Football Club, corner of Golf Road/Moss Lane (nearby postcode is WA15 8QX))
- 7:45am departing “Legh Arms” public house, Sale Moor (M33 2SR)
Also available as a ‘Love Your Bike’ B2W2008 route
Route Guides: Philip Burns (avail May09), Ben Green () & Tristan Pocock (avail May09)
- [Uppermill (sometimes - email for confirmation) -] Ashton - HEP
Please email Michael if you’re coming on the Uppermill/Ashton ride (or can help lead it) so we can ensure the Route Guides don’t miss you!
- 6:20am depart Uppermill Museum
- 7:00am Stalybridge Tesco
- 7:30am Ashton Asda - then via towpath to University
OR
- 7:45am, depart car park, Car Phone Warehouse, Snipe Retail Park, Ashton.
- Ashton Old Road
- 8:30am, arrive HEP area
Also available as a ‘Love Your Bike’ B2W2008 route from Uppermill and ‘Love Your Bike’ B2W2008 route from Ashton joining the Uppermill ride
Route Guides: Clive Mingham (), Andy Plowright () and Damian Oatway ( from ASHTON)
On the last Friday of the month at 8am, there are group cycles to Manchester city centre, lead by 'Critical Commute'.
The purpose of Critical Commute is:
- to make cycling visible to drivers and demonstrate that it's a viable way to get around
- if haven't cycled for a while, it's a chance to enjoy safety in numbers and learn from others who have more experience
- to have fun
It is entirely law abiding and does not attempt to stop or slow down traffic. The starting points are as follows:
- Chorlton Green (by Horse and Jockey)
- Levenshulme Station
- Prestwich, Bury New Road (outside Pizza Express, junction with Scholes Lane/Hilton Lane)
- Stretford Arndale (outside McDonalds)
- Withington Library
All rides finish in Manchester city centre at St Peter's Square or Albert Square, and often end with an activity such as handing out leaflets to passers-by
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