Cycling events

We aim to support cycling by providing fun cycling-related activities at many of our events and within the community. We also provide Doctor Bike sessions at events. Doctor Bike is a free service where a qualified cycle mechanic will perform a basic check of your bike, and undertake minor maintenance free of charge.  A Doctor Bike may recommend taking more complicated repairs to a cycle shop.

Heritage Open Day led rides

Enjoy Coventry's new cycleways, with stops along the way to delve into interesting buildings & local history, enjoying a city on two wheels is a unique experience that combines the human scale of walking, the feeling of freedom & movement of a vehicle.

Rides will be led by a professional ride leader, and the start/end points are West Midlands Cycle Hire docks, so you don't even need to worry about bringing your bike on the train or in the car if you live outside the city. This event is recommended for competent cyclists, although the routes are specifically planned to take advantage of Coventry's showpiece traffic-free segregated cycle routes to make the experience as relaxed and pleasurable as possible. Short connecting sections of low-traffic, residential streets will also be used. A leisurely pace will be followed, with frequent stops to look at and discuss the heritage sites along the way.

Saturday 7 September – Coundon Cycleway

• 2pm - 3.30pm
• Free – booking required
• Meet at Ira Aldridge Mural - adjacent to Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1GS – What 3 Words: ///view.aura.offers
• More information · Book now (select “Heritage and History Cycle Rides”)

Saturday 14 September – Binley Cycleway

• 2pm - 3.30pm
• Free – booking required
• Meet at the stocks adjacent to Bulls Head Pub, Binley Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 1HB (opposite Lidl) – What 3 Words: ///cove.ship.snacks
• More information · Book now (select “Heritage and History Cycle Rides”)

Family-friendly cycling events

Family and young people cycling sessions (booking required) take place every Tuesday at Broad Heath Primary School, provided by Positive Youth Foundation.  Please see their event page for more information and to book on.

Events during the October - November half-term break will appear here.

Doctor Bike

If your bike needs some TLC, or just want some peace of mind, come along to a free Doctor Bike drop-in, where a qualified cycle mechanic can check your bike and make small repairs there and then.  They may need to refer more complex problems to your local bike shop.

Events are organised by Coventry City Council unless stated otherwise.