Events diary
All events and activities are FREE unless indicated otherwise.
If you are organising a cycle event in Swindon, we will be pleased to advertise it here. Let us know the details!
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Event |
Details |
Ongoing |
Every Saturday |
CTC Local Group Ride |
See CTC runs list and contact John Burnett if you wish join one of these rides on (01793) 722705 |
Ongoing |
Every Sunday |
Social Bike Ride |
These are now suspended over the colder months. Keep an eye out here for the latest news! |
Ongoing |
Second Saturday of every month |
Bike Jumble |
Thousands of bikes, bike parts, bike accessories and cycling clothes. There is something on sale for every type of rider, from specialist roadies to weekend off-roaders See www.mybikejumble.net/ for further details |
Ongoing |
To suit you |
Free family Cycle Training |
5 hours of Free Training for families on low incomes. Scheduled at a time to suit you. call Lew Lawton on 07962 118849. Places are limited as the funding is coming to an end soon. First Come Fisrt Served |
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Sunday 2 June |
Castles Bike Ride |
The 17th running of this mixed terrain event which attracts around 500 riders cycling for MacMillan Cancer Relief. Routes are now available for download There is still time to enter on-line |
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June |
SwindonBike Week |
we have planned loads of Cycling Events in Swindon BMX demos Come and try it events, club cycling, mountain biking, discovery rides, free bike checks Women Only Rides Try Time Trialling Find out what is like to be a truck driver Find new safe routes in Swindon and some which take from the town into the countryside
Find events all over the country at www.bikeweek.org.uk
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Tues 18th June 6pm meet 20mins before |
Sustrans Rangers National Cycle Network Get to know Route 45 North |
A mainly off road 22 mile ride, through Moulden Hill Country Park and after a short road ride join the National Cycle network route 45 North towards and around Cotswold Water Park. The ride is suitable for Touring bikes and Mountain bikes and will be led by qualified ride leaders. Meet at the Moulden Hill Country Park Car Park near the Tawny Owl pub SN25 1WR. Free parking but ride there if you can. Rider under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Helmets are NOT compulsory but strongly advised. The rides are free but donations to Sustrans would be appreciated. It is recommended that you bring lights just in case delays occur during the rides. For more details contact Lew Lawton on 01793 763162 or email letsgocycling@btinternet.com |
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Weds 19th June Midday till 3pm |
Come and Try Cycling County Ground Athletics Track |
If you wanted to get on a bike and try it here's your opportunity to do so in a nice safe traffic free environment. We will provide the bikes, the helmets, qualified instructors. All you have to do it turn up and be prepared to have a go. If you like it our knowledgeable instructors will give you advice on buying bikes, getting trained, where to ride and almost anything else you could wish to know about one of Britain's fastest growing leisure activities.
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Weds 19th June Midday till 3pm
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Cycling for people with disabilities
County Ground Athletics Track
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Cycling is one of Britain's fastest growing leisure activities and it is available to all. Bikes have now been developed to give one an opportunity to experience the wind in their hair whilst on a bike ride. We have bikes and trikes, some you pedal by foot, some by hand, some have seats for two people, side by side, and one behind. We even have a bike that enable wheel chairs users to be given the bike ride thrill. And if 3 wheels aren't enough for you, we have some with 4.
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Thurs 20th June
6pm meet 20mins before |
Sustrans Rangers National Cycle Network Get to know Route 45 South |
A mainly off road ride of about 14 miles. Leaving Coate Water and following the National Cycle network route 45 South towards Ogbourne St George. The ride is suitable for Touring bikes and Mountain bikes and will be led by qualified ride leaders. PLEASE ARRIVE AT START ABOUT 20MINS BEFORE ADVERTISED START TIME TO ALLOW TIME FOR BRIEFING AND BIKE CHECKS Meet at the Cafe Kiosk in Coate Water. Free parking but ride there if you can. Coate Water Swindon Coate Water Swindon SN3 6AA. Rider under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Helmets are NOT compulsory but strongly advised. The rides are free but donations to Sustrans would be appreciated. It is recommended that you bring lights just in case delays occur during the rides. For more details contact Lew Lawton on 01793 763162 or email letsgocycling@btinternet.com
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July 2013
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July 21st |
Savernake Sizzler |
A cycle ride around Savernake Forest giving a range of distances; Well Done (90miles), Medium (65miles) and Rare (35 miles) For more information, see the website www.giveitsome.me |
Aug 2013
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Sat Aug 3 |
Farcycles FollyFest Sportive
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The event takes the form of a traditional “sportive”, which is a timed road run along a pre-determined route and which typically draws an entry of 100s from around the country. There will be two routes on the 3rd, one of 35 miles and another of 70 miles. |
Sept 2014 |
Sun 22 Sept |
Highworth Tri |
See for more details as they are announced
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