Bike Bristol created the Bike Bristol Social Cycling Group to help people get out and enjoy cycling! These are inclusive rides, where the emphasis is on exploring, chatting and enjoying the experience. We may be moving slower than you are used to. Each ride will have a rough distance, description and challenge rating.
Book a ride by clicking here to go to booking page or the calendar at the base of the page. We have a number of Guided bike rides coming up in 2025 as part of the BS5 Active Neighbourhood project. Please click here to see more.
We also have funding thanks to Cycling UK's Big Bike Revival.
- Rides to Ashton Court
- Explroing local quiet roads and paths in BS5
- Bristol to Bath Path
- Stoke Park
Previous Rides from 2025:
All Rides start at Bike Bristol, 359 Church Rd, BS58AQ
- Tuesday 12th August - 1730-1900 - Beginners Ride - 6 Miles
Wednesday 27th August - 1730-1930 - Moderate Ride - 10 Miles
Tuesday 2nd September - 1730 - 1915 - Moderate Ride - 12 Miles
- Sunday 7th September - 1000-1330 - Challenging - 20/29 miles
- Tuesday 9th September - 1730-1930 - Beginners - 10 Miles
- Tuesday 16th September - 1730-1930 - Beginners - 8 Miles
- Tuesday 23 September - 1730-1930 - Moderate - 10 Miles
- Sunday 5th October - 1000-1230(+) Challenging Ride - 21 Miles
Click to Sign up here.
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Tuesday 12th August 1730-1900 - Beginners Ride - 6 Miles
This is an ideal Ride for those returning to cycling after a break, or those with minimal road riding experience. The ride will largely be on car-free paths and quiet roads. This one is a good ride to see how to travel from Redfield / St George BS5 towards the city Centre. We will arrive at the harbourside via Bristol Temple Meads Station, Queens Square, then return via Castle Park and the Bristol to Bath Path. Optional drinks break in the centre! Sign up here.
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Wednesday 27th August - 1730-1930 Moderate Ride - 10 Miles
We’ll ride firstly on the Bristol to Bath Path, up to Fishponds and into Oldbury Court/Vassalls Park. We can then head down to the River Frome and along towards Snuff Mills and Stoke Park. From there we can enjoy the resurfaced path up to Purdown and then to St Werburghs and back to Redfield. Drinks break in St Werburghs. We will have a drinks break then return to Redfield BS5 via the Bristol to Bath Path. Sign up here.
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Tuesday 2nd Sept 1730 - 1930 - Moderate Ride - 12 Miles
An evening Ride up to Ashton Court. Bring snacks and drinks as we can sit up on the side of the hill, or we can stop at a shop. We will take in the Wesley way onto town, then along the river and the Chocolate Path. We will return on the very pretty harbourside path (Festival Way) Sign up here.
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Sunday 7th September - 1000-1330 - Moderate/ Challenging - 20/29 miles
We will embark on an adventure to Portishead, via the riverside trail under the Clifton Suspension Bridge (good views). This trail can be a tad muddy after rain, but usually fine. Lots of car-free paths and end by the Marina in Portishead. We will then cross the River Avon via the car free path and then there is the option to either catch the train (£2) or ride back along the Portway. Sign up here.
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Tuesday 9th September 1730-1930 - Beginners - 10 Miles
Aiming for the lush riverside beer garden of Chequers/Old Lock & Weir Inn. After taking backroads through the Liveable Neighbourhood of Barton Hill we will join the Avon River Trail. This is first tarmac but becomes a lovely dirt track. You may want to ride a hybrid, gravel bike or mountain bike as a narrow tyres road bike may feel uncomfortable! We will almost certainly relax for at least 30 mins at the pub. Sign up here.
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Tuesday 16th September - 1730-1930 - Beginners - 10 Miles+
Route TBC depending on weather! We will either head south on traffic free paths to Stockwood and (better weather) or have a shorter one in the city of rain is forecast.
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Tuesday 23 September - 1730-1930 - Moderate - 10 Miles
We will start on the Wesley way and head out of the city via Arno Court Park. We’ll take in some great car free paths including Whitchurch Way, Then return via the pretty Stockwood open space park.
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Sunday 5th October - 1000-1230+ Challenging Ride - 21 Miles
This is about the maximum that we go on our rides! We will start on the Wesley way and head out of the city via Arno Court Park. We’ll take in some great car free paths including Whitchurch Way, a traffic free stretch of Countryside, then bypass Keynsham and across to Saltford on back roads. We will have a drinks break then return to Redfield BS5 via the Bristol to Bath Path. Sign up here.
Click to Sign up to a ride
get in touch if you’d like to be in the WhatsApp group (note: this is ‘Read-Only’ which means only Bike Bristol can post upcoming rides to cut down on your notifications!). You can join by messaging Sam on WhatsApp and asking for an invite link
Previous Rides
We have been awarded a grant by Cycling UK to deliver a number of free cycling sessions!
- Sun 14th Jan 2024 1230-1500 - book here - We'll cycle to Blaise Castle and back
- Sun 28th Jan 2024 0930-1230 - book here - Meet at St George Community Centre - We'll ride south out to Keynsham via Whitchurch and Queen Charlton
- Sun 18th Feb 2024 0930-1230 - book here - eet at St George Community Centre - We'll ride out to Chew Magna
Sat 20th Feb 1000-1230+ - book here - meeting at Stapleton Rd Station platform 1 (the side by Belmont St). Join us for a trip by bike & train (free tickets) on the Severn Beach Line to Blaise Castle stopping at Sea Mills. We’ll meet and depart at Stapleton Rd station, Easton, Bristol BS5 0NQ on Platform 1 by the cycle parking (the side by Belmont St). We’ll take the train to Sea Mills and ride to Blaise Castle park to the café within! We’ll then ride up to the downs, down through Clifton and back via Clifton Downs station to return to Stapleton Rd. Journey duration approx 3 hours inc. breaks.
Saturday 7th October 2023 10am - meet at Lawrence Hill Station
18 miles or approx. 4 hours total including the train journey and cafe stops!
After first meeting at Lawrence Hill Station we will catch the train (I'm paying!) to Avonmouth on the 10:15. It's the platform by the Lidl Car Park. Lawrence Hill Station,
Church Hill, Lawrence Hill, Bristol BS5 9JJ (Station Platform By Lidl Car Park) See on map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rqhpc354t63Kz4yx7
We'll ride to Portished via Pill, firstly using the train to get to Avonmouth, then cycle back from Portished either along the "Pill path" off-road path (suitable for most bikes) or if muddy, the Portway A4 cycle path! Book here
Upcoming Ride! @Bike Bristol is running a ride Monday 22nd May 1730-1930 meet at St George Community Centre, Church Rd, Bristol BS5 8AA. Please SIGN UP HERE: https://bikebristol.as.me/social We'll ride onto the B2B path and up towards Fishponds and across to Oldbury Court. We'll then ride along the river Frome and the Frome Valley Greenway and up into Stoke Park (and the new path!) up to Purdown. We'll then ride down into st werburghs (refreshing drink at The Farm pub perhaps!) and back towards St George on the B2B path. Approx. 10 miles.
The group is registered and insured with Cycling UK.
To see upcoming rides please join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/298544118534588/
Previous Rides:
Saturday 10th September - 17:45-19:30ish. Free guided bike ride this Saturday 10th at 5.45pm, a short ride 10-12 miles, (to make it back for dinner!) with pub stop for snack/refreshment. The weather looks good (and best for days on Saturday - get it while it lasts!!). Start at St George Community Centre, Church Rd, Bristol BS5 8AA.
Thursday 18th August - 18:00-20:00 We'll ride to Ashton Court using Wesley Way and quiet roads or paths through Bristol. We'll have a drink or snack somewhere by the harbour! Gentle pace. Start Point: St George Community Centre
Friday 19th August - 09:30-11:30 - A ride from St Werburghs to the harbourside using Froome Valley Greenway starting from St Werburghs City Farm, Watercress Rd, Bristol BS2 9YJ
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Saturday 27th August - 10:00 -12:30 - We'll cycle out to Stockwood Open Space via the Whitchurch Way. Coffee stop in Stockwood! Starting at the back of TEMPLE MEADS by Starbucks and Philpotts, Unit 1, Temple Quay, Friary, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6DG:
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Sunday 28th August - 16:00 -18:00 - Starting at St George Community Centre we'll ride towards Ashton Court using Wesley Way and quiet roads or paths. Coffee somewhere by the harbour! Gentle pace. 10 Miles
Tuesday 30th August - 2pm-4pm - Explore the Bristol to Bath Path and enjoy a coffee or cake at one of the cafes on route! Easy pace. Start Point: St George Community Centre
Wednesday 31st August - 1730-1930 - An evening pootle along the River Avon Trail using Wesley Way. Discover Conham River Park and the lovely Hanham Locks (and pubs!) Start Point: St George Community Centre
Bike Bristol Social Cycling Group is a member of Cycling UK and insured.
