Cycle Out Bristol’s 2012 rides calendar.

Sunday, 12 February 2012

Ride the Five Arches Greenway with Simon

10am Queen Square, bring food and your bicycle lights, forty-mile max, back by 4pm.

Sunday, 19 February 2012

Take a cycle tour of locations linked to critic and historian John Addington Symonds led by Gemma 11am Queens Square, back by 2pm.

Easy pace. This is CycleOut Bristol’s contribution to LGBT History Month. Born in Clifton in 1840, Symonds was an early advocate for the legitimacy of same-sex love. Novice cyclists are especially welcome on this ride. Indeed, if need be, we’ll pump up your tyres. This is a free event, but a donation to OutStories Bristol would be welcome.

For other events for LGBT History Month: http://outstoriesbristol.org.uk/

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Slideshow of the West Coast Tour, by Matthew and Mike:  6pm Queen Square to ride to Chris’ house, Clifton – or go directly to the address below.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=bs8+4ju&hl=en&sll=51.454513,-2.58791&sspn=0.17714,0.445976&vpsrc=0&hnear=Bristol+BS8+4JU,+United+Kingdom&t=m&z=16

Bring food to share, “American Supper” style.  Address: hall floor flat, 39 Royal York Crescent, Bristol, BS8 4JU. Tel:0117 973 3220. My front door is on raised promenade along Royal York Crescent (i.e. one level above the road). Bottom doorbell.

Presume most people will come by bike. No problem parking bikes in hall. Route by bus: No.8 from Temple Meads station and city centre (avoid No.9 – takes scenic route!). Nearest stop is Clifton Down Road, outside Rodney Hotel and opposite WH Smith.

Sunday, 11 March 2012

Ride Bristol’s Green Belt with Richard  10am Queen Square, back by 4pm

Saturday, 17 March 2012

http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/12-30/

Jack & Grace Cotton Memorial Ride – Audax UK 100km 9am, Almondsbury – Severn Vale, Cotswolds and back. Advance registration required.

Monday, 19 March 2012

“Dykes on Bikes: Women-only evening ride led by Rachel 6pm Queen Square, back by 9pm

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Cycle Maintenance by Yael  6pm, central venue to be confirmed, booking open soon

Sunday, 25 March 2012

Wales: train and cycle led by Richard and Phil  – Joining details coming soon

Sunday, 15 July 2012

Great Weston Ride  http://www.greatwestonride.com/

Register now, if you want to join CycleOut Bristol members on the fifty-six mile challenge ride from Bristol to Weston for the Prostate Cancer Charity. Limited places. Charity fund-raising not essential. Enjoy a great day out. Book transport back to Bristol; or cycle back if you’re keen.

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