Where will your bike take you?

Sky Ride city events are a nationwide series of summer events to encourage people to get back on their bikes. In 2010, over 200,000 people took part in free-mass participation rides all over the UK.

The Breeze network from British Cycling is all about fun, local bike rides for women, by women – and there's a whole range of support, training and ride opportunities too. The network's informal and relaxed. It’s what you want it to be.

Social Cycling Groups are all about helping people get together, find a place to ride and enjoy a bike ride at a level that suits you, whenever it suits you.

Sky Ride Local rides are fun, friendly and free community bike rides that help you get out and explore your local area. They’re led by a British Cycling trained ride leader who can provide support and give you a few tips, whatever your age or ability.

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Rachael starts riding again

Published 28 July 2011

Rachael mum

It might have been a while since you last got on a bike. You might be worried about being a bit rusty. One person who certainly knows how you feel is Rachael, a busy working mum of three who lives in Preston and has only just rediscovered cycling.

"When was I last on a bike? Oh gosh... I think it was 18 years ago when my eldest daughter was one! We were on a family holiday and we hired bikes."

But would Rachael consider going for a bike ride if there were friendly local women to go with? "Yes definitely. I'd go if it was somewhere close by, and I could use it to meet other people and socialise. I think it would be good to go with friends as well as to get to know new people."

And what else would she want from a bike ride? "I'd like to feel like I'm exercising and use it as my time, as a break from the children. It would also be good to go to places in my area that I can’t go to in a car, that I don’t know are around."

How about a Breeze bike ride then? A sociable ride with other women, followed by tea and cupcakes? "Definitely! It’s something to look forward to and a chance to have a chat with the other women. This makes it much more of a fun thing to do."

So what's been the first step to getting Rachael back into the saddle? "I’m borrowing a bike from a friend at first – so hopefully I can remember how to ride it!"

About Sky Ride

Sky Ride is a national campaign from Sky and British Cycling created to inspire and help everyone whatever their age or ability to get on their bikes and have fun. Our ambition is to get 1 million more people cycling regularly by 2013 and we've created a whole range of ways for people to get involved. From big traffic-free events, to local rides, from routes and trails to courses and training, there's something for everyone.

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