Project Description
Activity Provider:
Group cycle rides
Activity Name:
Cycling
Activity Description:
Friendly, supportive group cycle rides exploring the cycle networks across and outside of Bristol and into the countryside.
What age is it for?:
Male/ Female or Both:
Mixed
What ability do people need to be?:
Rides to suit all abilities. And if you can’t cycle, we can teach you.
Delivery Area:
Various locations
Where can people find out more:
www.lifecycleuk.org.uk/wellbeing
www.twitter.com/LifeCycleUKteam
Call (0117) 353 4580 or text 07403 415 05
Approx cost (may be subject to change):
Free
Volunteering Opportunities:
Where does your activity take place?:
Various locations across Bristol
Other Info:
Current Rides:
DATE ROUTE TIME START POINT Sat 13th Jan Joint ride: Free Wildlife Photographer of the year exhibition at M Shed – . Free entry into exhibition. 10am East Bristol Mon 22nd Jan Well-being Café! Come and meet other Bike Minded participants and volunteers for a chat and a cuppa at The Kitchen cafe. Everyone welcome. First tea/coffee free!!! 10.30am-12pm The Kitchen, Silver Street, BS1 2AG Fri 26th Jan River Avon ride – off road following the Avon River then cross onto Feeder Road, through Netham Park and over to St Annes for lunch at the Riverside Café. 11:00 & 11:30 Central Bristol Fri 9th Feb Bradley Stoke loop – a ride up to Bradley Stoke and then a loop of the area passing through Easter Compton, Awkley, Alveston and Earthcott Green. Stopping for lunch. 10:30 &
11:00East Bristol Tues 20th Feb Joint ride: Clifton Loop & Hi-Viz Workshop – Cycle route up through Ashton Court across the Suspension Bridge, around the Downs & along the Portway. Workshop starting at 1:30pm/2pm. 10:30 Central Bristol Mon 19th Feb Well-being Café! Come and meet other Bike Minded participants and volunteers for a chat and a cuppa at The Kitchen cafe. Everyone welcome. First tea/coffee free!!! 10.30am-12pm The Kitchen, Silver Street, BS1 2AG Thurs 1st March Festival Way to Nailsea – Cycle path and quite roads all the way to Nailsea for lunch. Flat ride, perfect for those wanting to go a little further. 11:00 &
11:30Central Bristol Thurs 8th March Joint ride: International Women’s day: Ride to celebrate! Women only ride. Ride TBC and will tie in to an event celebrating International women’s day! 10am Central Bristol Mon 19th March Well-being Café! Come and meet other Bike Minded participants and volunteers for a chat and a cuppa at The Kitchen cafe. Everyone welcome. First tea/coffee free!!! 10.30am-12pm The Kitchen, Silver Street, BS1 2AG Thurs 22nd March Saltford Loop via Whitchurch Way – an alternative route to Saltford mainly on quiet roads and cycle paths, stopping for lunch in Saltford. 10:30 &
11:00Central & East Bristol Sat 31st March Wickwar – past Iron Acton, a lovely ride bike ride to the picturesque South Gloucester village of Warwick. Long but not hard. Quiet route on cycle path and country lanes – very little traffic and mainly flat. Pub lunch 10:30 &
11:00East Bristol ‘Free’ offer
What should participants wear/ Bring?:
Bicycle or they can borrow one.
Activity
Group cycle rides
Area
Various locations
Offer
All sessions are free
Dates/Time
We run regular rides throughout the year. See our website for current rides
Sport club/provider
Life Cycle
What’s happening?
Friendly, supportive group cycle rides exploring the cycle networks across and outside of Bristol and into the countryside.
Venue
Various locations across Bristol
Who is the activity open to?
If you are experiencing any kind of wellbeing issue and would like to have the benefits that good company, fresh air and exercise can bring, these rides are for you. Everyone is welcome.
Is your activity/event for
Mixed
Is booking required?
Yes
Equipment or specific clothing needed
Bicycle or they can borrow one.
Skill level required?
Rides to suit all abilities. And if you can’t cycle, we can teach you.
Activity costs after the initial offer
Free
More Details & Contact:
www.lifecycleuk.org.uk/wellbeing
www.twitter.com/LifeCycleUKteam
Call (0117) 353 4580 or text 07403 415 052
Current Rides:
| DATE | ROUTE | TIME | START POINT |
| Sat 13th Jan | Joint ride: Free Wildlife Photographer of the year exhibition at M Shed – . Free entry into exhibition. | 10am | East Bristol |
| Mon 22nd Jan | Well-being Café! Come and meet other Bike Minded participants and volunteers for a chat and a cuppa at The Kitchen cafe. Everyone welcome. First tea/coffee free!!! | 10.30am-12pm | The Kitchen, Silver Street, BS1 2AG |
| Fri 26th Jan | River Avon ride – off road following the Avon River then cross onto Feeder Road, through Netham Park and over to St Annes for lunch at the Riverside Café. | 11:00 & 11:30 | Central Bristol |
| Fri 9th Feb | Bradley Stoke loop – a ride up to Bradley Stoke and then a loop of the area passing through Easter Compton, Awkley, Alveston and Earthcott Green. Stopping for lunch. | 10:30 & 11:00 |
East Bristol |
| Tues 20th Feb | Joint ride: Clifton Loop & Hi-Viz Workshop – Cycle route up through Ashton Court across the Suspension Bridge, around the Downs & along the Portway. Workshop starting at 1:30pm/2pm. | 10:30 | Central Bristol |
| Mon 19th Feb | Well-being Café! Come and meet other Bike Minded participants and volunteers for a chat and a cuppa at The Kitchen cafe. Everyone welcome. First tea/coffee free!!! | 10.30am-12pm | The Kitchen, Silver Street, BS1 2AG |
| Thurs 1st March | Festival Way to Nailsea – Cycle path and quite roads all the way to Nailsea for lunch. Flat ride, perfect for those wanting to go a little further. | 11:00 & 11:30 |
Central Bristol |
| Thurs 8th March | Joint ride: International Women’s day: Ride to celebrate! Women only ride. Ride TBC and will tie in to an event celebrating International women’s day! | 10am | Central Bristol |
| Mon 19th March | Well-being Café! Come and meet other Bike Minded participants and volunteers for a chat and a cuppa at The Kitchen cafe. Everyone welcome. First tea/coffee free!!! | 10.30am-12pm | The Kitchen, Silver Street, BS1 2AG |
| Thurs 22nd March | Saltford Loop via Whitchurch Way – an alternative route to Saltford mainly on quiet roads and cycle paths, stopping for lunch in Saltford. | 10:30 & 11:00 |
Central & East Bristol |
| Sat 31st March | Wickwar – past Iron Acton, a lovely ride bike ride to the picturesque South Gloucester village of Warwick. Long but not hard. Quiet route on cycle path and country lanes – very little traffic and mainly flat. Pub lunch | 10:30 & 11:00 |
East Bristol |