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The Cycleway South & East is an off- Friends of the road cycle and pedestrian route from Chorlton in West Manchester through Fallowfield and , up Loop Formed through and East Manchester to the Velodrome and in 2001, the . The route follows the disused Fallowfield railway primary aim of the line, (known as the ) the infilled 'Friends' is to encourage and support all the partners in Branch Canal and the Tow Path. A branch of the the Loop in the maintenance and promotion of the cycleway extends from to Fairfield Railway Loop, part of the Manchester Cycleway. In addition Station. to the promotion of the loop, the ‘Friends’ lobby the Loop's partners, local Councillors, MPs and others on issues connected to the route, such as funding, signing and maintenance.

The route provides not only an ideal route to the Routes Velodrome from the South and East of the City, but also a safe, convenient cycle path for 6 55 60 85 86 many local trips such as to the shops or school. The path also gives access to several green open spaces including If you would like more information on the Friends and their and Debdale Water Park making a activities on the Loop, please contact the ‘Friends’ using the family ride in green surroundings possible without having to details below: use the car or leave the City. Contact: 'Sports fan? Then why not use the Manchester Cycleway to Manchester Tel: David 0161-445-1524 or Steve 0161-861-8899 get to match! Email: [email protected] For Old follow Red Route 55 after exiting the Web: www.cycle-routes.org/fallowfieldloopline Loop, via Chorlton & Firswood. Cycleway, For Sportcity, follow the Manchester Cycleway East and Sir Chris Hoy, World, Commonwealth cycling champion and continue on the Ashton Canal West, exiting at Joe Mercer triple Beijing 2008 gold medalist winner supports the Way on Blue Route 86 development of the Manchester Cycleway; South & East Cycling is fun, great for health For further information on cycling in Manchester contact: and fitness, plus it’s a viable Highway Services “ transport option for many people Hooper Street Depot Chorlton to Sportcity Off Midland St which could ultimately have a positive effect on the via Fallowfield Loop, Manchester M12 6LA environment. Stockport Branch Telephone: 0161 954 9000 Email: [email protected] Sir Chris Hoy,” MBE Canal & Ashton Canal For cycling information and news in www.britishcycling.org.uk www.cyclegm.org H S N

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