Go Dutch in Bracknell

Sky Ride Local in Bracknell Forest

Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Our Easygoing rides are great for building confidence for all abilities and ages along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes. They’re up to six miles long, with a gentle pace of around six miles an hour.

Bracknell’s road network was designed so that motorised traffic was segregated from cyclists and pedestrians. The town’s shared use cycle paths are wide, well-surfaced and superb for family cycling. Experience what the Dutch enjoy so much – ultra-safe, traffic free cycling. Our route explores the cycle network which connects schools, shops, fast food outlets, and arts and sports facilities. In keeping with our Dutch theme – the ride goes through Great Hollands and passes Mill Lane!

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
All ages are welcome. Those under the age of 5 must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.

All rides leave at the time stated, you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

Meet the Ride Leaders

• Helen Cockroft Hi, I'm Helen and I'm really looking forward to meeting you on a local Sky Ride.
• Ralph Bagge My father was a keen club cyclist who went everywhere by bike. He first introduced me to cycling by sitting me on a cushion on the crossbar of his bike (don't try this at home - please get a child seat!)
  
  I learnt to cycle when I was about five and from the age of seven I rode to school unaccompanied every day, rain or shine. In my teens I enjoyed the independence that cycling gave me.
  
  I've cycled for pleasure and to keep fit ever since - a regular ride is as effective as a trip to the gym, is more affordable and much more fun. Over the last few years I have been using my bike instead of a car for most local journeys. When commuting into London I use a folding bike.
  
  I began leading Sky Rides in Aylesbury and Richmond in 2011. Last year I planned and led rides in Slough and also led some rides from Watford. I am looking forward to my third year with Sky Ride, in East Berkshire. I keep coming back because Sky Rides are such great fun!
  
  I am also fairly active in campaigning for better cycle facilities locally and for measures that enable every day cycling as an alternative to the car for shorter journeys.
  
  I look forward to meeting you on a Sky Ride Local soon.
• David Williams I love getting out on my bike everyday whether it be as a cycling instructor, a spin around the park or a hitting the hills in Surrey or North Wales. My son seems to have caught my enthusiasm but he's only 6 and doesn't like hills, yet.
  Welsh rugby loving referee, gourmand and wine imbiber, reluctant gardener and budding photographer.