There are some great events taking place during this years Bike Week. Have a look below to see details of all the events taking place including those in Heeley Millennium Park and Meersbrook Park,
Sheffield Bike Festival – Sat 19 June (12noon – 6pm) – Devonshire Green. An inspirational celebration of cycling in Sheffield, with exciting activities for all the family – seasoned cyclists or beginners.
tel: 0114 273 4192 – www.sheffieldbikefestival.org.uk. Email: ibikesheffield@burngreave.net
Heeley Wheelie Festival – Sat 19 June (12noon onwards) – Heeley Millennium Park. Cycling fun including North Shore events plus Cycle Sheffield information stall (andy.j@heeleydevtrust.com)
Family Ride to Forge Dam – Sun 20 June (10am) – Barkers Pool. 10 mile ride also picking up at Devonshire Green and at the Rustlings Road entrance to Bingham Park. From CTC and Cycle Sheffield (polytone@doctors.org.uk)
Cycle to Glossop – Sun 20 June (9am) – Hillsborough Park. Hard 70 mile cycle ride from CTC (0114 283 1412)
Cycling Films – Mon 21 June (7.30pm onwards) – Showroom Cinema (0114 275 7727)
Cyclists’ Breakfast and Dr Bike – Tues 22 June (7.30am – 9.30am) – Town Hall front. Free bacon butties, veggie options and more for cyclists and free Pedal Ready cycle check / minor repairs (8am – 2pm). Cycle Sheffield information stall until 5pm.
Routes Round Town ‘Cycle Chic’ Ride – Tues 22 June (6pm – 8pm) – Barkers Pool (0114 221 7049)
Ride to ‘The Three Merry Lads’ in Lodge Moor – Wed 23 June (6pm) – Barkers Pool also picking up at the Rustlings Road entrance to Bingham Park (6.30pm). CTC and Cycle Sheffield (0114 283 1412)
Cycle Sheffield AGM / Social / buffet – Thurs 24 June (7.30 pm) – The Fat Cat pub (polytone@doctors.org.uk)
Disability Bikes – Sat 26 June (10am- 1pm) – Hillsborough Park. Try specially made bicycles.
‘Free BMX Club’ event – Sat 26 June (1-3pm) – Meersbrook Park Skate Bowl (andy.j@heeleydevtrust.com)
MPUT Sports Day – Sun 27 June – Meersbrook Park. Cycling activities include BMX and Obstacle Course.
Other rides
Women’s Ride and Picnic – Sunday 6 June (9.30am) – Barkers Pool to Oughtibridge and the Trans Pennine Trail. Easy paced ride on cycle tracks and quiet roads in friendly group (0114 272 1814)
Trans Pedalling (Women Only) – Sun 13 June (9.30am) – Langsett House Barn Picnic Area just off A616 café. Gentle 10 mile Rangers ride including Trans Pennine Trail, quiet roads and grassy bridleways. (0114 268 6196)
Friday Night Ride with a Ruskin theme – Fri 18 June (6.30 – 11.30pm) – Tudor Square (0114 221 7049)
Park and Bike (women only) – Thurs 17 June (11am) – Grenoside Community Centre Car Park. Gentle 10 mile Rangers ride including Trans Pennine Trail and woodland tracks. (0114 268 6196)
Baton Relay, 21st Anniversary of Trans-Pennine Trail – Thurs 17 June – Chesterfield to Meadowhall
Baton Relay, 21st Anniversary of Trans-Pennine Trail – Fri 18 June – Meadowhall to Thorpe Hesley
Hound of the bicycle – Wed 30 June (11am) – Porter Clough Car Park, Fulwood Lane. 6 mile off-road ride across Houndkirk Moor to Fox House. (0114 268 6196)
A Burnout from the Meadows – Wed 30 June (10am) – Blackburn Meadow’s Nature Reserve, Steel Street. 10 mile ride along the canal towpath to Victoria Quays.
Work with disabilities during Bike Week includes the Special Olympics at the EIS and a ride to York.
For more information about a prize draw to win a bicycle, Sheffield is my Planet and Cycle Training, call 0114 205 3073 or email travelplans@sheffield.gov.uk.
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