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

    bikeminded@lifecycleuk.org.uk

    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 &
    11:00    		 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

  • ‘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

bikeminded@lifecycleuk.org.uk

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