About the rides

General information and ride start times

All ride start times, maps and important information will be detailed in the Rider Information Booklet. The booklet and emergency contact information sticker can be obtained by registering for the event. All routes will be fully signed on the day of the event.

It is really important that you register to receive important information and in case of changes on the day. Please try to be on time for the start of your ride to avoid being caught up with riders attempting other routes.

The routes

The four routes are:

• Family Fiesta (9 miles) - Start time 11am
  

A popular family ride which is suitable for families with young children or people who want to enjoy the beautiful Avon Gorge.  The ride goes out along the Portway and back to Harbourside.

Bristol City Council recommend children under 14 years are accompanied by an adult.

The Family Fiesta is suitable for people who find it difficult to ride a standard bike. Bristol City Council will be providing 10 adapted bicycles at the event, suitable for a range of abilities. Sessions must be booked in advance by calling 0117 9224123. Download the All Abilities Bikes poster to find out more.

Click here for the Family Fiesta Mapmyride route map

• Avon Gorge Loop (14 miles) - Start time 10:20am
  

Takes in the spectacular scenery of the Avon Gorge before turning through Shirehampton village, across Avonmouth Bridge and back to the Harbourside. 

Click here for the Avon Gorge loop Mapmyride route map

• Sustrans Ride to Portishead (26 miles) - Start time 09:50am
  

A flat, family-friendly loop ride to Portishead, returning on the traffic-free Pill path to the Harbourside.

Click here for the Portishead Mapmyride route map

• Clevedon Challenge (36 miles) - Start time 09:30am
  

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.

Click here for the Clevedon Challenge Mapmyride route map

Due to road works on Felton Lane and Barrow Road (near Barrow Gurney) the route shown may change slightly to avoid unnecessary delays. Should this be the case, diversion signs will be in place on the course.

Please note, there is no Failand Heights ride this year. The proposed route clashed with another event which is bringing heavy farm machinery to the Failand lanes, making the route unsafe for cyclists. (This cancelled route is contrary to details published by Primary Times magazine).

End of ride event: 12 noon – 5pm

All rides finish at the Harbourside where you can join in the fun, collect your ride certificate, meet up with others and enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon.  For those taking part in the Schools’ Competition or Business Challenge don’t forget to have your name recorded against your school or business.

Find out more at: www.betterbybike.info/bike-ride-end-of-ride-event-line-up-announced

Free security patrolled cycle parking will be provided until 5pm - please remember to bring a bike lock.  Please note that any bikes left after 5:30pm will be removed. Bikes are left at your own risk.