Road and Lane

A cycling tour around Arley Hall's rhymed signpost estate, exploring the pastoral lanes of Cheshire.

Discovers the secluded hamlet of Poundswick, just eight miles from Manchester yet unknown to most cyclists.

A midsummer afternoon round via Knutsford through the quiet Cheshire villages of Cranage and Goostrey.

A looping ride of under thirty miles following charming off-the-beaten-track lanes beside the River Bollin.

Argues Disley is unjustly neglected and guides cyclists through bridleways to this Derbyshire edge village.

A recommended day excursion to the north of Manchester demonstrating that fine cycling lies in all directions.

Urges exploration of the neglected Pott Shrigley neighbourhood north of the Whaley Bridge to Macclesfield road.

A short but interesting circuit beginning through Stretford and Sale across the flat expanse of Carrington Moss.

A day's escape to Little Sutton in the Wirral, savouring the contrast of countryside after city streets.

From Woodhead, a route along the moorland fringes of Kinder Scout into the dramatic Peak District uplands.

A fifty-seven mile autumn day-run via Knutsford to the village of Bosley in the Cheshire hills.

Practical advice on riding with a tail wind, recounting a long day-run with the west wind at one's back.

A Bank Holiday escape to a remote hill country destination, enjoying solitude away from the tourist crowds.

A cycling route following the newly built Manchester Ship Canal, of interest to riders who enjoy industrial scenery.

A fifty-five mile southward loop through the quieter East Cheshire lanes, recommended for a full day's ride.

Directions for a charming half-day ride to the ancient hamlet of Lower Peover via Knutsford.

Encourages south-Manchester cyclists to cross over north and tackle the high moorland crossing at Blackstone Edge.

A route east from Manchester over the Pennines into Yorkshire, through country overlooked by most local riders.

Outlines a flexible round-trip to Congleton with alternative return routes through south Cheshire.

A pleasant forty-mile itinerary using a little-known cross-road through the village of Mobberley.

An exploratory run along the rough and largely uncharted Medlock valley south-east of Manchester.

A reflective essay on the gradual beauty of autumn colours as seen from the saddle through October lanes.

Describes the sudden vivid foliage transformation cyclists witness when riding through October countryside.

A practical and poetic note on dusk riding, lighting-up times, and the changing light of the cycling season.

Provides a table of lamp-lighting times (twilight at Greenwich) for the district round Manchester, arranged by date for lengthening and shortening days, so a cyclist can find a lamp-time that complies with the law with minutes to spare.