Network Bike - Business Networking for Cyclists in Yorkshire

THURSDAY 16TH APRIL 2026

LOCATION: Grantley Hall

Sponsored by: Appleyard Lees, leading intellectual property law firm. Find out more at www.appleyardlees.com

ABOUT NETWORK BIKE

Our extremely popular bi-annual business networking cycling event is back for spring 2026. Network Bike will be held at Grantley Hall, and includes a pre-ride networking breakfast, speed-dating style networking ride in pace groups for various abilities, followed by a post-ride two-course lunch.

INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET

• Business networking breakfast of tea/coffee & breakfast rolls
• Pre-ride bike checks by our pro mechanic 
  
• Choice of ride groups and distances for varying abilities 
• Structured group rides managed by expert ride leaders, enabling networking to continue on the bike (like speed dating on the bike)
  
• Pro level support from expert mechanic and support car en route
• Feed stop stacked with sports nutrition and snacks 
• Post-ride recovery station of protein, juices and Cold Bath ISO alcohol-free beer
• Post-ride networking two-course lunch at Grantley Hall
• Business card exchange
• Finisher’s goodie bag 

ROUTES

We've got two great routes lined up taking in quiet countryside cycling roads. Our routes are flat, making it easy for the groups to stick together and network. GPX files are provided and a ride leader is their to direct you, so you can focus on networking with your fellow riders. 

54 MILE/88KM ROUTE

38 MILE/62 KM ROUTE

NETWORK BIKE ETHOS

Network Bike is a business networking event for road cyclists of all abilities. We'll ride in different ability groups based on average speed. The groups will be accompanied by experienced ride leaders who can control the pace and direct the road, enabling riders to focus on networking (speed-dating style on the bike). 

The routes are 40 and 55 miles; perfectly designed to encourage networking in the saddle. We'll roll out into quiet, meandering lanes where riders can relax and network.

A POTTED HISTORY OF NETWORK BIKE

While in the corporate world, Managing Director of Struggle Events Matt Mannakee spent more time sat in stuffy networking events than he did sat on his saddle. But Matt firmly believed he had forged more valuable business relationships while out on his bike than in a conference room. Having left the corporate world behind, Matt has since brought his business networking for cyclists concept to life to help facilitate more people to expand their business or brand through cycling.  

For more info about Network Bike or running a corporate networking event of your own contact Struggle HQ