Cycle Coventry news and events: July

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Cycle Coventry news and events: July


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Ride to the Godiva Festival: 5-7 July

godiva

Ride to the Godiva Festival this weekend and park for free by the Visitor Centre. On Saturday and Sunday afternoon 12noon - 5pm get you can also try inclusive cycling with Parkride in the Sports Arena in the Family Field. 

Get a festival ticket online for only £2 for guaranteed entry.


This Girl Can - Breeze Rides for Women

Find fun free Breeze bike rides for women of all abilities.


Let's Ride Pop Up & Learn to Ride - Sunday 21 July

Enjoy a traffic free ride on a 1 mile loop of War Memorial Park at Let's Ride Pop Up family cycling event on Sunday 21 July 10am - 12pm with British Cycling.

Visit the HSBC UK Ready Set Ride zone where a British Cycling coach will be on hand to show you the new, fun and easy way to get kids cycling.

There are adapted bikes to borrow from Parkride and children's bikes from CSW Sport. 

It's totally free to take part, so simply sign up for Let's Ride Pop Up. 


More guided rides this month

Find morning rides starting in Coventry at letsride.co.uk


Sign Up for Let's Ride Coventry - Sunday 8 Sept

Sign up for Let's Ride Coventry on Sunday 8 September to to be the first to hear when the traffic free route is announced and the entertainment and activities planned along the 5km route. There's a 1km option too. 


Free cycle training for adults

Free adult learn to ride sessions continue on Saturdays at Caludon Castle Sports Centre until the end of July then resume in September. Bikes are available to borrow. Book online 

On road training is also available on request for ages 16+ to build your confidence to ride on the road with adult cycle training if you live, work or study in Coventry.

www.coventry.gov.uk/cycletraining


COGS Charity Ride - Sunday 18 August

COGS

COGS Sportive offers a choice of 10, 41 or 65 mile scenic routes with all proceeds going to local charities.  The event starts from Baginton and follows country roads through South Warwickshire and into the Cotswolds.  Book online.


Velo Birmingham & Midlands 2020 - Pre-register

Vélo Birmingham & Midlands returns to Coventry on Sunday 28 June 2020. The event features a 100 mile closed road route that starts and finishes in Birmingham and takes riders through Coventry city centre and the West Midlands countryside. There's also a 42 mile route starting in Birmingham and finishing in Coventry city centre.

Find out more and pre-register.


For information on learning to ride, routes, bike shops visit www.coventry.gov.uk/cycling.