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We're gearing up for a summer of cycling fun. June is packed with activities to get you cycling. Here's a flavour of things to come.

Two weeks until Bristol's Biggest Bike Ride

Bristol's Biggest Bike Ride takes place on Sunday, June 20th. If you're planning to come along bring a Dad too - June 20th is also Father's Day!

This year there's a schools and business competition with prizes for those with the most entrants. Find out more at the event pages.

Bristol Cycle Festival grant forms now available

Bristol Cycle Festival runs between September 11-26th and the organisers want your help in planning what happens. Fill in a grant form and apply for funding of up to £500 to support a local event during the Festival.

This funding comes in addition to the regular Cycling City community events and organisation grants available throughout the year.

Hungry? Take breakfast on us

Bristol and South Gloucestershire councils are putting on free breakfasts for people cycling (or walking) to work this month.

Cycle along to College Green on Wednesday 23 June, or the breakfast marque alongside the Avon Ring Road (near the MOD roundabout) on Wednesday 16 June for some tasty breakfast treats.

Remember, if your bike isn't roadworthy you can wheel it down to either event and get a free service from Dr Bike, our on-site mechanic.

Cyclists urged to help tackle biggest cycling mystery

NHS Bristol and Cycling City are running a national survey to find out the cause of 'non-collision incidents' - things like hitting pot holes, slipping on wet leaves or crashing due to a faulty bike.

If you've been involved in a non-collision cycle incident fill in this online survey and help us to understand why these accidents are occurring.

Family cycle treasure hunt coming up

Visit Bristol Bath Railway Path on Sunday 13 June and take part in Dinotour, the dinosaur themed cycling tour of the traffic free cycle path. Collect the clues and you'll be in with a chance of winning a prize.

Face painting and free bike checks will be on offer too, plus food and drink stalls. Find out more here.

Biggest Bike Ride competition

In anticipation of Bristol's Biggest Bike Ride we're asking you to tell us your favourite biggest bike ride moments. £20 Bike UK vouchers are available for the top five entries. The competition closes Thursday 17 June.

Congratulations to Daniel White of Hengrove, winner of our last competition.

On the blog...

You sent us some great blogs about punctures, going fast on a bike, the benefits of cycle training and the latest Bike Club projects for the south west.

If you've got an opinion about cycling that you want to get off your chest, why not write in and let us know.

In other news...

• South Glos resident Tina Hyndman got back on her bike with the help of cycle training
• Cycling City are holding basic maintenance sessions at Mud Dock for the next 10 weeks.
• Shaun the Sheep bus stop adverts are appearing in South Gloucestershire.
• Our animated .gif is now appearing on Guide 2 Bristol's website. Download it and add it to your email signatures if you want to promote Better By Bike.
• Bristol Bike Fest at Ashton Court this weekend. Nobbly tyres and suspension a must!

Until next month... happy cycling!

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