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Denise van Outen will join thousands of
fellow cyclists at the start of Sky Ride Coventry at 11am on Sunday 7 August. The Sky Ride 2016 ambassador is a keen cyclist
and is looking to forward to attending the free family event.
Sign up now.
"I can’t wait to take part in Sky Ride Coventry.
It’s a great event, and as a keen cyclist, I’ve always found cycling a great
way to get out and be active with family and friends. I love getting out on my
bike with my daughter Betsy and we’re thrilled to be part of Sky Ride, in its
biggest year yet. Sky Ride events are the perfect opportunity to get your
family together and have a great day out with so much to do, both on and off
the bike."
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Get a free bike check at the Hub in Broadgate from 10am
if you sign up for Sky Ride, plus enjoy interactive games, the big screen and photo booth till
3pm.
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Ride round the 7km traffic free route as many times as you like
11am – 3pm, including to Fargo Village and through Coventry University Library
for the first time.
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Visit Tricks & Tunes in Salt Lane
from 10am to watch the Extreme Mountain Bike Show, ride the Go Ride Course and style your bike and bib and get your face
painted, plus food and refreshments.
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Park your bike and enjoy pedal
powered activities at the Market Place
in Fargo
Village from 10am including roller racing, spin art, Scalextric, smoothie and
bubble bikes, plus food and refreshments.
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Journey underwater or in the air
with Pif-Paf on their Submercycle & Fly Cycle in University Square (Flight and sailing
times 11.00-11.45, 12.30-13.15, 14.00-14.45)
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Look out for Victorian Penny Farthing rider Tom Sabin out on the course.
- Challenge your friends and family on the Sprint Zone on the Ring
Road.
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Take it easy on the inclusive
1km route around the city centre. Wheels
for All bikes for people with disabilities are available in Council House
Square.
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Collect a One in a Million children’s
medal from Tricks & Tunes (while stocks last)
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Hire adults’ and children’s bikes in
Broadgate or Fargo Village (ID and proof of address required). Bike hire is open from 10am–3pm and operates on a first come, first served basis. Prices start from £5 for children, £6 for adults. Family Cargo Bikes that can seat 2 children under 7 in the front, can also be hired from
£12.50/hour from the Hub in Broadgate only.
 If your bike’s been in the garage for ages or has punctures or sticking brakes, bring it along to Dr Bike 4:30pm - 6:30pm at Coventry Station on Thursday 4 August:
- Free bike safety check
- Opportunity to buy a discounted D-lock if you cycle to the station to catch the train
- Advice on free cycle training
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 It's never too late to get back on your bike or even start riding for the first time.
Sign up for free Cycle training for adults at Moat House or Xcel Leisure Centres. Evening sessions for adults at Alan Higgs. You can borrow a bike and helmet.
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 Enjoy time together on our popular free Sky Ride local guided rides with trained leaders. There are two rides to choose from every Sunday in August:
There’s something for everyone – whether you’re building your confidence or looking to stretch your legs.
Book your free
places www.goskyride.com/coventry
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 COGS Charity Rides take place on Sunday 21 August. Take your pick of 3
sportives following quiet country roads and lanes through South
Warwickshire and into the Northern part of the Cotswolds. Choose your
distance (20, 50 or 106 km) and support any of the nominated charities.
All entry fees and
proceeds go to local charities. The event is organised by Coventry
Olympic Group Sportive.
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For more information and cycle maps visit
our webpage www.coventry.gov.uk/cycling.
For local rides visit www.goskyride.com/coventry
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