CycleOut Bristol
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We are a cycling group for LGBT people and their friends for Bristol and the surronding area, organising regular cycle rides and social events throughout the year. The types of cycle rides that we organise and some route maps for previous events are available below. For details of our future events please see the cycling events page.
Wednesday evenings (Spring - Autumn)
These are short rides exploring the many urban cycle routes in and around Bristol. They are designed for people who are new or returning to cycling and for cyclists who want to get to know Bristol by bike. They are therefore suitable for all cycling abilities. There may be the odd hill (difficult to avoid here!) but there is no rush and nobody will be left behind. Rides usually last for about 3 hours and generally include a pub or cafe visit for food and drink half way through or at the end. First ride: 4th April 2012
Monday evenings (Spring - Autumn)
A series of easy, lesbian-only, bicycle rides that aim to be sociable and fun. They are relatively short and are easy paced, exploring urban and accessible routes. We usually have a picnic, cafe or pub stop. You can leave the ride for home at any point but the leader will return to the starting point by 9:15pm at the end of every ride. First ride: 19th March 2012.
Sundays (all-year, 2nd and 5th Sunday/month)
These are longer day rides and give us the opportunity to explore the fantastic countryside around Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire. They are probaby more suited to people who cycle more frequently; if you have any doubts then you can always join us for an evening ride or two and build up your confidence. These rides will also include a stop for food and drink along the way.
Sunday 'ride the green belt'
- 25 March 2012- Highbridge (start by train) [route map]
- 12 February 2012- Midsomer Norton [route map]
- 08 January 2012 - Clevedon [route map]
- 02 January 2012 (Monday) - Saltford New Year ride [route map]
- 11 December 2011 - Berkeley [route map]
- 16 October 2011 - Cheltenham weekend (+ CycleOut London) [North, route map]
- 15 October 2011 - Cheltenham weekend (+ CycleOut London) [South, route map]
- 25 September 2011 - Alzheimer's Society Bristol Cycle Challenge - raising £799 as a group [route | photos].
Wednesday urban rides
- 25 April 2012- Whitchurch Rlwy Path - Queen Charlton - Saltford - Bristol/Bath Rlwy Path [route map]
- 11 April 2012- Bristol/Bath Rlwy Path - Oldbury Ct. - Frenchay - Mangotsfield - Fishponds [route map]
- 04 April 2012- Concorde Way - Dower House - Frome Way [route map]
Some cycling links
- Better by Bike - the cycling hub for Bristol, Bath, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
- Local cycle groups (from Better by Bike)
- British Cycling
- CTC
- CycleOut London
- Sky rides
- Sustrans
