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Bath is part of the Sky Ride campaign, aiming to get one million more people riding a bike by 2013. Sky Ride Bath, a mass participation traffic-free bike ride, took place on 5th June and was a huge success.
The area's hosting a range of activities including Sky Ride Local rides and bike maintenance workshops to help you keep your wheels in great shape. Look out for Breeze bike rides – fun, social, informal bike rides for women. Coming to a park or cycle path near you!
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Got a question about cycling in Bath? Meet Brian!
British Cycling Regional Recreation Manager Brian Johnston is a man with a mission to get more people cycling in Bath.
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Keep riding
Cycling support in Bath
Bath and North East Somerset Council has lots of information on cycling in the city, and British Cycling is working with the Council to promote cycling opportunities.
Community cycling schemes
If you’re new to cycling check out these Community Cycling Schemes, which offer great support and a warm welcome:
Somer Valley Wheels offers rides in the Radstock and Midsomer area.
Full information on all the cycling activities promoted by Bath and North East Somerset Council can be found at www.bathnes.gov.uk/getactive.
Places to ride
Here are some other great places ride in the area:
Local cycling clubs
British Cycling can help you find a club that’s right for you. Check out the club finder to find a club near you. There are some great British Cycling affiliated cycling clubs in Bath who will be happy for you to come along and ride with them. For example:
Velo Club Walcot
Contact: Ian Savage
T: 01761 435468 E: outdoornut@btinternet.com
Bath Cycling Club
Contact: Andrew Dennes
Somer Valley Cycling Club
Contact: Ian Messider
T: 01749 850633
Avonlea RT
Contact: secretary@artlt.20x.cc
Sky Ride Bath took place on Sunday 5th June and was an amazing experience. Five thousand people took the opportunity to ride their bikes through the city's traffic-free streets, enjoying all the entertainment along the way.
About Bath
Sky Ride Bath took place on Sunday 5th June and was an amazing experience. Five thousand people took the opportunity to ride their bikes through the city's traffic-free streets, enjoying all the entertainment along the way.
Sky Ride Ambassador Gethin Jones says thanks for coming...
Where will your bike take you next?
If Sky Ride Bath has whetted your appetite for getting back on your bike, there are plenty of other ways you can get involved. There are Sky Ride Local rides taking place in the area from 12th June - your chance to join a small, friendly led ride in your neighbourhood.
If you think your bike might need a bit of an overhaul, or you're worried about getting a puncture when you're out and about, we're holding two bike maintenance workshops in Bath on 10th and 11th June - one for total beginners and one for those with a bit of bike know-how.
It's also well worth checking out our 'Keep riding' page (see the tab above) for loads of information on everything from finding a nice route in your area, to joining a cycling club.
Breeze bike rides from British Cycling are small, friendly, local rides for women - have a look at their ride finder to see if there's a ride near you. Or if you think you could inspire other women to get out on their bikes more often, why not become one of our brilliant Breeze champions?
And don't forget goskyride.com has loads of information and tips - whether you're thinking about starting to ride your bike to work, want to brush up on your puncture-fixing skills, or you're looking for some advice on riding safely.
Bath News
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Bath gets Sky Ride 2011 off to a great start
Sky Ride Bath took place on Sunday 5th June - see what it was like to be there...
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Gethin Jones launches Sky Ride Bath
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Join Gethin Jones at Sky Ride Bath
TV presenter Gethin Jones is looking forward to Sky Ride Bath. Will you be joining him?
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Sky Ride comes to Bath!
As part of a host of free summer activities across the UK, Sky Ride is coming back to Bath!
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Ride Leader Paula Bartlett looks forward to Sky Ride Bath
One of our Ride Leaders tells us about the simple pleasures of riding a bike.
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Photos
Were you at Sky Ride Bath on Sunday 5th June 2011? Have a look and see if you can spot yourself - or just have a browse and see what you missed!
Browse all the photos from Sky Ride Bath 2011.
Report
Five thousand people joined TV star Gethin Jones and GB track sprint and BMX cyclist Liam Phillips for Sky Ride Bath on 5th June. Cyclists of all ages and abilities took to traffic-free streets for the chance to enjoy the historic city on two wheels. The day marked the first city event of Sky Ride 2011 – a national campaign from Sky and British Cycling to get a million people cycling regularly by 2013. Sky Ride Bath was all about inspiring and helping people of all ages and abilities to get back on their bikes and rediscover the fun they can have on two wheels.
The free event, held in partnership with Bath & North East Somerset City Council, allowed riders to take in the 6km route at their own pace whilst enjoying some of Bath’s best-known landmarks, including the Royal Crescent and the Circus. With performances from local buskers, demonstrations from the Sky Sports Living For Sport Flatland BMX-ers, a Go-Ride racing course for the under sixteens, and the chance to buy on-trend bike accessories, there was something for everyone to enjoy. What’s more, the stars from the worlds of cycling and TV took time out to help less experienced riders, and chatted with participants in the British Cycling Bike Cafe.
As well as taking part in Sky Ride Bath, local residents are also being asked to take part in a nationwide poll to nominate their favourite hill to cycle down in the region. Backed by multiple world and Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy, the nationwide search will see the ultimate cycling descent being crowned the UK’s Perfect Hill.
Sky Ride Ambassador Gethin Jones commented: “What better way to kick off Sky Ride 2011, than to have the opportunity to cycle a traffic-free Bath – it’s such a beautiful city and even more beautiful when you see it by bike. I hope today inspires all 5,000 people who took part to get out on their bikes and enjoy cycling more regularly. Despite the rain early on, I’ve had a wonderful time, really enjoyed the two hills on the route and it will be great to see if any of Bath’s hills make the top ten!”
Corin Dimopoulos, Sky’s Director of Cycling, said: “I’m delighted Sky Ride has returned to Bath for the second year running and that so many people of all ages and abilities have been able to enjoy cycling through the city. Through our great partnership with Bath & North East Somerset City Council and British Cycling, we hope to build towards our aim of getting one million more Britons cycling regularly by the end of 2013.”
Councillor David Dixon, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: “It's been wonderful to see the streets of Bath filled once again with so many people cycling and obviously having such a great time. Cycling is the healthiest, greenest way of getting about, and after today I hope that the thousands of people who took to their bikes will now be thinking of getting back on their saddles more often”
Sky Ride Bath is just one of the many ways local residents can get back on their bikes through this year’s Sky Ride campaign. Sky Ride Local Rides are running every Sunday through the summer in and around Bath which take in everything from the countryside and local sights. Bike maintenance workshops will also be running in Bath on the 10th and 11th June.
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.
About Bath
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.
Rides vary in levels, from beginners to more experienced cyclists, so you can pick a level to suit your skills and enjoyment. Whatever level you choose, you'll be riding on safe routes, with your ride leaders. And if you haven't dusted off your bike for a while, they'll happily check it over for you. Click here to read more about our ride levels.
You can also now pick up prizes for introducing new friends to Sky Ride Local. Just click the Ride for Rewards tab above to find out more.
Get the skills, grow in confidence and keep cycling! Whether you’re just starting out on a bike, thinking about cycling more, or simply nuts about bikes – there’s a British Cycling Bike Maintenance Workshop for you.
About Bath
Get the skills, grow in confidence and keep cycling! Whether you’re just starting out on a bike, thinking about cycling more, or simply nuts about bikes – there’s a British Cycling Bike Maintenance Workshop for you.
We know that the thought of getting a puncture, miles from home, is daunting for even the most experienced cyclist. Setting off on a great bike ride with the peace of mind that your bike is safe, set up correctly, and that you’re confident and prepared, will allow you to enjoy your bike rides even more.
British Cycling's workshops are delivered in partnership with Spike Taylor and his Pro Tool School. Spike has 18 years experience, and worked with the GB team for 11 years. Total Bike Repair and Maintenance magazine last year described him as “the world's best bike mechanic” – so you’ll be in safe hands.
There are three great workshops to choose from – click the tab above to find about more about each, and choose the one that's right for you:
Introduction to Bike Maintenance
Intermediate Bike Maintenance
Advanced Bike Maintenance
Everyone who attends one of our Bike Maintenance Workshops receives FREE membership of British Cycling. Existing British Cycling members receive an exclusive 10% discount on all workshops. You don’t need to bring your bike or any tools to the workshop – they’re all provided.
A word from British Cycling: “As the national governing body for the sport and home to the GB Cycling Team, we can offer the inside track on maintenance and repair straight from the pros. The new workshops will be delivered in a fun and hands-on format and are open to cyclists of all ages and abilities.”
Spike says: “There is nothing difficult about basic bike maintenance and repair. These new workshops are designed to teach new and regular cyclists some simple techniques and give them the confidence to do the job themselves, saving them time and money.”
We guarantee a thoroughly engaging and enjoyable experience!
For all enquiries about our bike maintenance workshops contact our dedicated team: bikemaintenance@britishcycling.org.uk.
To book a place just type your location into the Ride Finder on the lefthand side and select ‘Bike Maintenance Workshops’ in the search filter. Or call 0161 2742046.
NB These workshops do not constitute a course leading to a recognised qualification.
