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Gym near Gerard's Bridge

Lycan Strength is east of Gerard's Bridge in Irlam, 23 minutes away in light traffic. Worth knowing if you want coaching and HYROX training rather than just a gym floor.

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Getting here from Gerard's Bridge

From Gerard's Bridge: 12.6 miles in a straight line, 17 miles by road
Drive time: About 23 minutes in light traffic, allow around 37 at rush hour
Direction: The gym is east of Gerard's Bridge
By train: Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
Gerard's Bridge is in: St Helens, Moss Bank ward, postcode area WA11
Gym address: Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL

Directions from Gerard's Bridge

Gerard's Bridge and the gym to scale, with neighbouring areas. Straight-line distance 12.6 miles.

Gerard's Bridge is number 32 of 48 St Helens areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Newton-le-Willows and Wargrave. It shares the WA11 postcode area with Haydock, Blackbrook, Laffak, Haresfinch and 2 more. Heading east towards Irlam, the straight line from Gerard's Bridge passes Newton Common, Earlestown, Wargrave, Newton-le-Willows.

Why train here from Gerard's Bridge

Choosing a gym from Gerard's Bridge comes down to three things: can you get there at the times you train, will someone coach you, and will you want to go back. Here is how Lycan Strength answers each.

Try it before you commitA free week from Gerard's Bridge: every class, the full gym and a fitness assessment, no card needed.
Every level in one roomFirst-timers, people coming back after years off and long-time members train side by side, each at their own pace.
A coach in every sessionYou are never left guessing: movements are taught, scaled and progressed by the coach running the class.
Physio on sitePhysiotherapy for sports injuries, back pain and rehab, with 20% off treatment for members.
Official HYROX affiliated gymMembers race HYROX in doubles and relays, and train on a full-length turf sled track.

Fitting it into your week

For a 6am class, leave Gerard's Bridge by about 5:25am. The roads are quiet, so the 23 minute estimate is realistic.
For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 37 minutes and leave by 5:10pm.
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 St Helens varies, so allow a little extra the first time.

Your week from Gerard's Bridge

Class times and when to leave Gerard's Bridge
Class		Leave Gerard's Bridge by
Mon 6am	Full Body	5:25am
Mon 6pm	Full Body	5:10pm
Mon 7pm	Engine	6:10pm
Tue 6pm	Upper	5:10pm
Tue 7pm	Upper	6:10pm
Wed 6am	Upper	5:25am
Wed 6pm	Engine	5:10pm
Wed 7pm	Upper	6:10pm
Thu 6am	Lower	5:25am
Thu 6pm	Lower	5:10pm
Thu 7pm	Lower	6:10pm
Fri 6am	Engine	5:25am
Fri 6:30pm	Lycan Shred	5:40pm
Sun 9:30am	Mobility	8:55am

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Gerard's Bridge questions

How far is Lycan Strength from Gerard's Bridge?

12.6 miles in a straight line and 17 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 23 minutes outside rush hour.

Is there a HYROX gym near Gerard's Bridge?

Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 23 minutes from Gerard's Bridge, where members train for HYROX doubles and relays with Engine sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Can I try Lycan Strength before joining?

Yes. The 7-day free trial gives you unlimited classes, the full gym and a complimentary fitness assessment, with no credit card required.

Is there parking or a train station nearby?

Irlam railway station is about 0.4 miles from the gym. For parking details, call the gym on 07428 442526 before your first visit.

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