What people want out of cycling is different on an individual basis. From learning to ride, to going on crazy 100 mile rides at 7am on a Sunday morning or even throwing yourself off a cliff and enjoying the rush of downhill riding. Bath has it all.
We hope what you find here will help you get the most out of cycling in Bath.
This is a list of organisations, clubs, businesses, and even people that help you get on a bike and get you out there cycling in and around Bath.
NOTE: If you want to arrange your own rides we suggest you look at Go Sky Ride as it allows you to set up your own public rides.
Cycle Clubs
Bath CC - Oldest cycling club in the city. Velo Club Walcot - The 'other' cycling club in the city. Bath Uni CC Timsbury Cycling Club Somer Valley CC Sulis Scorpions - Youth Cycling Club Salt and Sham - Saltford/Keynsham Folly Flyers - Bath's Unofficial MTB club.
Organised Rides
Go Sky Ride - Ride database and organise your own rides. Recycle your Sundays - Lazy Sunday rides run by Frank Thompson every two weeks. Bath Breeze - Women only rides in and around Bath Bath MTB Group - Wednesday evening off road rides. Rusty Bike Rides - Organised rides for new and returning riders. Thirty Mile Thursdays – Informal group that departs Kingsmead Square Bath 9.30am each Thursday.
Odd Down Cycle Circuit
Go by Bike - Using the Odd Down circuit to let you try riding, to teach you how to ride, and better your biking skills. Try Active - Learn to ride and become a better rider (16+). Wheels For All - Bikes suited for disabled riders. Club Hosted Events - Bath CC and Walcot VC joint hosted evenings and weekend events/trainiing sessions
Bike Shops
See a more detailed list here (explaining the brand of bikes they sell)
Bath Bike Workshop - Avon Street Cadence - Chelsea Road Cycle Works - Weston High Street Halfords - Westgate Buildings John's Bikes - Walcot Street Total Fitness - Saracen Street Green Park Bike Station - It's in the name :) Avon Valley Cyclery - Train Station Randy's Bikes - Combe Down Take Charge Bikes - Lower Bristol Road
Cycle friendly cafes and pubs
List of cafes and pubs to use when planning rides here.
Premises that support Space for Cycling
We pop along to businesses and ask them if they would mind if they had one of our posters up in their premises.
The King's Arms - Monmouth St Society Cafe - Guildhall and Kingsmead Sq Da Vinci's Deli - Wellsway Velo Lounge - Moorland Road Rider's Rest - Wellow Trekking Centre
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