Gym near Alkrington
Alkrington is 16 miles from Lycan Strength by road, about 21 minutes' drive. Here is what the trip gets you, and when it is quickest to make.
Getting here from Alkrington
- From Alkrington
- 12.3 miles in a straight line, 16 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 21 minutes in light traffic, allow around 34 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is south-west of Alkrington
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Alkrington is in
- Rochdale, South Middleton ward, postcode area M24
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Alkrington is number 2 of 9 Rochdale areas on our list by distance to the gym, after Rhodes. It shares the M24 postcode area with Rhodes, Langley, Middleton, Wood Side and 2 more. Heading south-west towards Irlam, the straight line from Alkrington passes Higher Blackley, Blackley, Crumpsall, Broughton Park.
Why train here from Alkrington
Most gyms near Alkrington give you a key fob and leave you to it. Lycan Strength is built the other way round: a timetable of coached classes, a community that turns up for each other, and a plan for whatever you are working towards.
- Engine on the timetableThree Engine sessions a week build your fitness, and the 6am one is 21 minutes from Alkrington on quiet roads.
- Injury support under one roofAn on-site physio for sports injuries and rehab, and 20% off treatment once you are a member.
- 7 days freeUnlimited classes, the full gym and a fitness assessment for a week. No credit card.
- Coached, not just equippedEvery class has a coach on the floor who scales each movement to you, from your first session onwards.
- Built for beginnersComplete beginners and people coming back after years off are coached step by step, at their own level.
Fitting it into your week
- For a 6am class, leave Alkrington by about 5:25am. The roads are quiet, so the 21 minute estimate is realistic.
- For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 34 minutes and leave by 5:15pm.
- For Mobility on Sunday at 9:30am, leaving at 8:55am gets you in with time to settle in.
Drive times are estimates from road distance. Traffic around Rochdale varies, so allow a little extra the first time.
Your week from Alkrington
| Class | Leave Alkrington by | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 6am | Full Body | 5:25am |
| Mon 6pm | Full Body | 5:15pm |
| Mon 7pm | Engine | 6:15pm |
| Tue 6pm | Upper | 5:15pm |
| Tue 7pm | Upper | 6:15pm |
| Wed 6am | Upper | 5:25am |
| Wed 6pm | Engine | 5:15pm |
| Wed 7pm | Upper | 6:15pm |
| Thu 6am | Lower | 5:25am |
| Thu 6pm | Lower | 5:15pm |
| Thu 7pm | Lower | 6:15pm |
| Fri 6am | Engine | 5:25am |
| Fri 6:30pm | Lycan Shred | 5:45pm |
| Sun 9:30am | Mobility | 8:55am |
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Alkrington questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Alkrington?
12.3 miles in a straight line and 16 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 21 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Alkrington?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 21 minutes from Alkrington, where members train for HYROX doubles and relays with Engine sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Is Lycan Strength good for beginners?
Yes. Beginners train alongside experienced members in every class, and the coaches scale each movement to your level.
What time are classes for people coming from Alkrington?
Weekday classes run at 6am, 6pm and 7pm (Friday's Lycan Shred is 6:30pm), with Mobility at 9:30am on Sunday. From Alkrington, leave about 31 minutes before the start.
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