Biggest Bike Ride in the UK

Do you like cycling? Next Sunday, 22nd June, the Biggest Bike Ride in the UK will be happening in Bristol. It is a free non-competitive cycling even with a choice of four routes from 9 to 38 miles. Regardless the age or experience you have on wheel, the routes will take you under Bristol's iconic Suspension bridge and into the beautiful countryside beyond.

Route 1 "Clevedon Challenge" (38 miles): heads along the Portway and over the M5 bridge cycle path to Pill and Portbury, along the Gordano Valley to Clevedon, then through Brockley Combe, Barrow Gurney, Ashton Court and back to the Harbourside. 

Very challenging ride on busy roads for long distances. There are a number of hill climbs and descents which require a high level of fitness. It starts at 9am.

Route 2 "Sustrans Ride to Portishead" (24 miles): a flat and family-friendly loop ride to Portishead, returning on the traffic-free Pill path to the Harbourside. It starts at 9.25am.

Route 3 "Avon Gorge Loop" (14 miles): takes in the spectacular scenery of the Avon Gorge before turning through Shirehampton village, across Avonmouth Bridge and back to the Harbourside. It starts at 9.45am and 10am

Route 4 "Family Fiesta" (9 miles): a popular family ride suitable for families with young children or people who just want to enjoy the beautiful Avon Gorge. The ride goes out along the Portway and back to the Harbourside. It starts at 10.15am.

You can pre-register for the event at EventBrite website where you must select the route you are taken part in. If you haven't pre-registered, you should arrive at least 45 minutes before the set off to register on the spot. Registration tents will be open from 8am onwards.

INTERESTING LINKS

Bristol's Biggest Bike Ride (website):
http://www.betterbybike.info/news-events/bristols-biggest-bike-ride-2014

Santas also cycle in Bristol

Next Sunday, thousands of Santas will hit the road in Bristol. Armed with their bikes, they will be cycling from the MShed to Ashton Court. You can also be one of them!

This Sunday, 8th December, take your Santa outfit, decorate your bike and join the rest of Santas at MShed at 10.30am to cycle together with the herds of reindeer riders in this "santastic" event Sustrans is organising. The route will be traffic-free until Ashton Court, where there will be Christmas celebration activities such as advent treasure hunt, tombola, stalls and festive singing.

There will be two routes: Family Festive route (2 miles) and Rudolph route (up to 10 miles). If you don't have a bike, don't worry. You can join the event on foot if you prefer. 

The website has some ticket prices (10 pound for each adult) which includes Santa outfit, reindeer antlers, mince pie and Santa grotto present for each child. I guess you could be able to join the event without purchasing any ticket if you have your own Santa outfit.

More info: http://www.sustrans.org.uk/events/cycling-santas-and-reindeer-riders