Belgravia and Pimlico Cycle Saturdays – Earthfest Special
Belgravia and Pimlico Cycle Saturdays is on the 1st Saturday of every month in Eccleston Yards courtyard and has three free activities for anyone to join.
Eccleston Yards is a friendly space in the heart of Belgravia, five minutes’s walk from Victoria station, with cafes, restaurants and toilet facilities.
1. Easy Bike Ride, 10:30am – Feeder ride to Earthfest in Kings Cross
Each month there is a easy group bike ride led by one of our instructors. This is usually a safe and social and fun ride around Westminster and a great way to learn new routes and have an active start to the weekend. But this weekend we are going to Earthfest in Kings Cross. This will be led by one of our instructors with marshal support from local volunteers. These are aimed at families with kids and also adults who want to learn new routes in the neighbourhood and get more confidence. You can either bring your own bike to join in, or get a free Santander Cycles code (signup below). Bring weather appropriate clothes, a drink and some snacks – or some money to buy something when we stop. Please register everyone attending below.
2. Dr Bike mechanic, 10:15am-12:30
A bike mechanic will be available to check your bike before setting off on the family ride and for people to get their bike checked. Bring your bike for a quick check-over and for simple fixes like breaks, punctures and gear tuning. They will also be able to offer advice on your bike maintenance. Please register below. 10:15-12:45 (last bike at 12:30)
3. Level 2 & Level 3 cycle skills sessions for Cycle Buddies 10:30am-12:30pm
A qualified cycling instructor will be giving a 3-to-1 cycle session on how to ride confidently on quiet roads (level 2) and busier roads including sharing space with large vehicles and buses (level 3). This is aimed at Cycle Buddies volunteers and for people who would like to help marshal the family rides.
Timings:
Feeder ride to Earthfest: meet at 10:15 for a 10:30 start, stop for a break half way, back to Eccleston Yards by 2pm. Bring a coat, drink, a flask or some money to buy a drink.
Dr Bike: 10:15-12:45 (last bike at 12:30).
Cycle Buddies skills session: meet at 10:15 for 10:30 start.
Location:
Meet by the bike store inside Eccleston Yards, SW1W 9AZ. What Three Words: https://what3words.com/lost.kings.bats
Cycle Buddies:
If you are already an experienced cyclist in Victoria, we need volunteers to help marshal the Family Rides and to be Cycle Buddies. If you think this might be you or someone you know, find out more here – Cycle Buddies.
