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.
Family-friendly cycling events
Our British Cycling coaches will be on hand to help your child start or continue their cycling journey at numerous events over the summer. Events will feature a range of activities to keep everyone entertained. Events are organised by Coventry City Council unless stated otherwise.
| Date | Time | Location | Event details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 August | 10am – 4pm | Broadgate, Coventry City Centre, CV1 1FS |
Coventry Sports Fest [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/sportsfest] Free |
| 19 August | 10am – 4pm | Cash’s Park, Kingfield Road, Coventry, CV1 4NZ |
Family Play Day Free Organised by Highly Sprung [https://highlysprungperformance.co.uk/production/play-day/] |
| 20 August | 12 noon – 6pm | Cash’s Park, Kingfield Road, Coventry, CV1 4NZ |
Game on (13+) Free Organised by Highly Sprung [https://highlysprungperformance.co.uk/production/play-day/] |
Child cycle training will also be provided as part of some HAF holiday club events. Booking is required via the HAF website [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/haf] and is subject to eligbility [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/holiday-activities-food/coventry-holiday-activities-food-programme/2].
Family and young people cycling sessions (booking required) will also be taking place every Tuesday at Broad Heath Primary School, provided by Positive Youth Foundation [https://www.positiveyouthfoundation.org/]. Please see their event page [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/positive-youth-foundation-29311567691] for more information and to book on.
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 [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/cycling-1/buying-bike].
Events are organised by Coventry City Council unless stated otherwise.
| Date | Time | Location | Event details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 August | 11am – 2pm | Canley Community Centre, Prior Deram Walk, CV4 8FT |
Includes security marking, bike safety check, small repairs. Free D-locks for the first 7 people to turn up! Free event organised by Sustrans [https://www.sustrans.org.uk/] |
| 9-10-11 August | 10am – 4pm | Broadgate, Coventry City Centre, CV1 1FS |
Coventry Sports Fest [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/sportsfest] Free Family activities will also be provided |
| 19 August | 10am – 4pm | Cash’s Park, Kingfield Road, Coventry, CV1 4NZ |
Family Play Day Free Organised by Highly Sprung [https://highlysprungperformance.co.uk/production/play-day/] Family activities will also be provided (suitable for younger children) |
| 20 August | 12 noon – 6pm | Cash’s Park, Kingfield Road, Coventry, CV1 4NZ |
Game on (13+) Free Organised by Highly Sprung [https://highlysprungperformance.co.uk/production/play-day/] Family activities will also be provided (suitable for 13+) |
| 22 August | 12 noon – 4pm |
Green space outside Aldi, Shultern Lane, CV4 7AN |
Includes free security marking, bike safety check, small repairs. Free D-locks for the first 7 people to turn up! Free event organised by Sustrans [https://www.sustrans.org.uk/] Family activities will also be provided |
| 1 September | 11am – 4pm |
Coventry Fire Station, Radford Road, Coventry CV1 4EL |
Doctor Bike is to be confirmed Free event organised by West Midlands Fire Service [https://www.wmfs.net/events/open-day-at-coventry-fire-station-wmfs-50th-anniversary-celebration/] Family activities will also be provided |
| 21 September | 11am – 2pm | In front of Decathlon, Arena Park, CV6 6AS |
Cycling UK regional celebration event. Free. Organised by Cycling UK. Food, music and giveaways will also be provided |
Inclusive cycling
From Monday 29 July and every Monday in August, the Outdoors Partnership is running free sessions for adults to try accessible and inclusive cycles. This will give adults a chance to ride a cycle that may be more suited to their physical needs compared to a standard bicycle. As the programme develops, participants will even get the chance to ride out on our cycleway network and have opportunity to be trained as ride leaders.
The first sessions are 10am-12 noon and 1pm-3pm on 29 July 2024 at AT7 Centre, 12 Bell Green Rd, Coventry CV6 7GP.
For more information and to book your place, contact sarah.ramsey@outdoorpartnership.co.uk [mailto:sarah.ramsey@outdoorpartnership.co.uk] or phone 07742 875 222
Cycle Coventry
Address: PO Box 15Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR