Greenbank Sports Academy is on Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG. That is 1.3 miles from St Michaels Merseyrail station and 0.5 miles from the 75, 80 or 86 bus stops on Ullet Road / Smithdown Road. The Florrie is at 377 Mill Street, L8 4RF. That is 1 mile from St Michaels Merseyrail station and 0.3 miles from the 82 bus stops on Park Road.

Yes, there are toilets at Greenbank Sports Academy and at the Florrie.

Greenbank Sports Academy has a small car park and there is additional parking 2 minutes walk away at Sefton Park. The Florrie has a small car park at the back of the building plus there’s parking on Wellington Road.

We use photos on our website, Facebook page, flyers and other promotional materials. No names are included just images or videos. We ask riders at the start of each ride to let us know if they do not want to be included in photos and/or videos.

Yes, you can use an e-bike if it complies with current legislation. It has to be pedal assist. This means the motor provides electrical assistance only when the bicycle is pedalled and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 15.5 mph. No e-scooter, or non-pedalling type electric bikes are allowed. You should already be experienced riding an e-bike before joining one of the rides. Bear in mind that e-bikes can be quicker and that riders not on e-bikes may be riding more slowly. Also note that ride times are based on non e-bike speeds of travel and so e-bikers will need to adjust their speeds accordingly. Please ensure the battery has sufficient charge for you to be able to complete the ride.

We ask all riders to bring at least one inner tube that fits your tyres on every ride, especially on longer 20 plus mile rides where this is essential. Tools such as spanners, tyre levers, Allen keys and chain tools are usually carried by the ride leaders to assist with mechanical issues. Verbal assistance can be provided to help you fix mechanical issues but the leaders aren’t qualified to repair other riders’ bicycles. We run regular free cycle maintenance workshops to help you improve your knowledge and confidence when dealing with mechanical issues. See the Spond app for dates of future workshops.

On a phone, download from either the AppStore (Apple) or Google Play Store (Android) – it’s free! You will need to register with a username and password. To join our group use our code GSDOY. From your PC/laptop go to: https://group.spond.com/GSDOY

Yes! Many of our riders don’t have English as their first language. Everyone is welcome on our rides and if needed we use Google Translate to help us communicate.

Cycling can help to manage medical conditions as it is a low-impact form of exercise suitable for all ages. If you have any doubts about medical conditions affecting your ability to cycle we recommend seeking medical advice before joining a ride. We ask you to let leaders know at the start of the ride of any medical conditions where you carry medication or may need assistance - for example diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions.

We only run rides when the weather conditions are safe to do so. We inform everyone via the Spond app if the ride is being cancelled due to icy roads, strong winds or heavy rain. Rides generally go ahead if it is forecast for light rain or drizzle. We recommend bringing a waterproof jacket and trousers. If it is cold but not icy we will also continue to run rides - we recommend gloves, a fleece headband or hat that fits under a helmet and extra layers of clothing.