One day Social Rides
Saturday 28th March 9.30am
Around the Lake & up to Lumbutts
From the Hub, around Hollingworth Lake, Rochdale Canal, Lumbutts and back to the Hub. 26 miles Entry £5.
Plus your food requirements at the RSPCA Hollingworth Lake.
Saturday 4th (Easter Saturday) April 9.30am
Over The Edge
From the Hub, 32 mile round trip with two passes of Blackstone Edge, including the longest continue climb in England, ‘8 miles Cragg Vale’.
Brew stop at Craggies, Lunch stop with Betty, top of Blackstone Edge, return to the Hub.
Entry £10 on the day (lunch included)
Confirmation of your entry required prior to the ride.
Saturday 6th June 9.00am
The Singing Ringing Tree
From the Hub a testing and enjoyable cycle of 29 miles round trip.
Morning stop Bacup park, through the Tunnels at Waterfoot and up to Cown Point with lunch at the Singing Ringing Tree, return via Townley Park.
£10 entry includes Lunch stop, refuel stops at Bacup & Worsthorne are additional cost.
Confirmation of your entry required prior to the ride.
Saturday 4th July 9.30am
York-Selby-York Circular Ride
Limited passenger space available in Betty. Bike Trains, Trikes will be transported in Betty & trailer.
Depart from the Hub 7.00am, own transport meet at Get Cycling, 22 Hospital Fields Rd, York YO10 4DZ. Phone: 01904 636812 for 9am.
Round trip of 40 miles, very flat cycling with a total elevation of 480ft.
Entry £10 entry with lunch included. Refreshment stops additional cost.
Confirmation of your entry and transport needs are required prior to the ride.
Sunday 16th August 9.30am
Portsmouth & The Long Causeway
From the Hub, 27 mile route over Sourhalls and climbing up to The Long Causeway via Shore. Refreshment stop in Hebden Bridge. Back to the Hub.
A very hilly and challenging ride with a promise of a pie in Hebden Bridge!
Entry £5. Refreshment stops additional cost.
Fully supported Distance Rides
Manx Magic 2026 8 day fully supported ride
Saturday to Saturday 18th/25th April
18th assemble at the Hub 8.30am. Ride to Morecambe (overnight), Sunday 19th ferry to the Isle of Man. Five nights at the Joey Dunlop Foundation
Three days riding the around the Island and one rest day. Friday 24th return ferry back to Morecambe and overnight. Sunday group ride back to the Hub.
Entries closed
National Forest 3 day fully supported ride
Friday 4th to Monday 7th September. 3 nights D,B&B
Friday afternoon shake down, Sat & Sun full day rides (total miles, 100)
Accommodation in adapted self catering lodges (similar to those at Kielder Forest) situated in the National Forest Centre, Rosliston, Derbyshire (twin & double rooms) (single occupancy additional charge)
Estimated cost £250.00 per person, £100 deposit required, single occupancy additional fee £140.00. Entries to be confirmed
Arrange own transport, bikes to be stored in your own lodge or in your vehicles
Taster Days. To be confirmed
Social Events
Open Day at The Hub
Saturday 14th March 10 till 3pm
For all EMpowered people, EMpowered Support members, and Friends of the charity
Snacks & drinks, taster bike rides, Paraphernalia stand lots more
Christmas Get Together at The Hub
Saturday 19th December 11 till 2.30pm
Food & drink, celebrate Christmas with all your EMpowered friends
The Hub will be closed from 20th December, and re-opens on Saturday 9th January 2027.
For all Social rides and Taster Days, please contact:-
Simon Lord
Tel. 07703784916
email. Simon.lord@empoweredpeople.co.uk
Fully Supported rides, please contact:-
Cathy Brookman
Tel. 07973429154
email: cathy.brookman@empowerepeople.co.uk
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