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Healthier, faster, more sustainable.
Better by bike.

It keeps me healthy. I don’t feel tired like I used to. I used to get very bad headaches but I don’t get them anymore since I started cycling.

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Franciska

Cycling through The Arches, Bristol.

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It allows me to get to work and back by myself.

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John

Cycling through Bathampton, Bath.

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Cycling is my favourite way to get to where I want to go, much quicker, cheaper and healthier than any alternative.

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Saskia

Cycling through Guildhall, Bath.

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I ride to avoid the cost and stress of driving and parking plus getting some extra fitness in.

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Rachel

Cycling through Portishead.

I bike it, I like it!

Get inspired to start cycling or remind yourself about all the wonderful benefits of cycling – from your own health to the positive impact on the environment. Read more about why cycle!

Why cycle

There are 75 Miles of cycling Commuter Routes in Bristol.

Cycle training can significantly improve confidence, as well as safety.

Every day, cycling in Bristol takes up to 28,000 cars off the road.

BikeLife Bristol 2019

28% of Bristol residents cycle at least once a week, 23% don’t cycle but would like to

BikeLife Bristol 2019

Plan a bike ride Simply.

Find the quickest, quietest or most balanced cycle routes and leisure rides around the West of England. Helping you to discover the best way to get around. Powered by CycleStreets.

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Route Planner

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Route Planner

Discover Our favourite local rides:

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Bristol to Bath Railway Path

Cycling Time

2-3 hours

Cycling Distance

13 miles

Cycling Difficulty

Easy

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Brean Down Way

Cycling Time

1 hour

Cycling Distance

5 miles

Cycling Difficulty

Moderate

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Scenic photo of people playing cricket with view of Clifton Suspension Bridge

Festival Way

Cycling Time

50 mins

Cycling Distance

7.5 miles

Cycling Difficulty

Easy

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Strawberry Line

Cycling Time

1.5 – 2.5 hours

Cycling Distance

10.2 miles

Cycling Difficulty

Easy

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Join us at cycling events

There are many local cycling events, find one for yourself and enjoy!

Events for everyone

For children

Learn to ride, open sessions and organised events for all the family.

Charity rides

Take on the challenge of a longer distance ride with others.

Social events

Discover local cycling activities to meet other people who like to ride

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Explore
ways to get a bike

There are so many ways to get a bike, discover one that suits you best.

Bike shops

These shops offer a range of style of bikes and price range. Many offer a tax discount, via the Cycle To Work scheme. Some bike shops give …

Loan bike employee showing customer how to set up the bike

Loan a bike scheme

The scheme is FREE of charge and is a great way to boost your confidence and discover if cycling, before making the investment to buy …

Secondhand bike shops

When you buy from a bike shop you can be sure that the bikes will have been repaired and refurbished to a high standard by …

Bike hire shop Pedal Progression at Ashton Court

Bike hire & tours

Below you will find a list of local cycle hire providers which allow you to borrow a bike on an hourly, daily, or weekly rate. …

Get confidence visit a cycling centre

Discover charities and organisations with a range of specially adapted bikes and training sessions aimed at a wide range of people to help get back on a bike!

Bristol Family Cycling Centre

Wheels for All – Bath

Strawberry Line Cycle Project

Warmley wheelers – South Glos

Cycle training for adults

Getting back on a bike can be daunting at first, which is why we can help with on road adult cycle training and accompanied rides to give you the skills and confidence to ride a bike on busy urban and rural roads.

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