Here’s a full list of all of the 2011 Festival Events – we’ll be replacing this with 2012 events as they arise starting in March – meanwhile we’ll see the Blog page for latest updates.
We had over 40 events happening throughout the Festival – rides, workshops, film screenings, games, “Bike Trains” and more.
This List was updated daily and included some events confirmed after our printed programme went to press. Have a browse, or click on the arrows to sort the events by name or date. Use your browser’s Print option to print a hard copy.
Date Day(s) Event Name Location Time Event Type Description Further information
13/09/2011 13th to 15th Carnivelo Bike Decoration Sessions Festival Hub, The Showroom, 31 College Green, BS1 5TB 13/14th 12pm-4pm 15th 4-7pm Workshop An opportunity for you to come along and decorate your bike ready for the Carnivelo on Saturday 17th. Materials will be provided. www.bristolcyclefestival.com
16/09/2011 Fri Festival Launch Festival Hub, The Showroom, 31 College Green, BS1 5TB 6-8pm Social event Launch event for the festival and the exhibitions in the Festival Hub, with programmes and more information about events happening over the festival as well as live music. www.bristolcyclefestival.com
17/09/2011 17th to 25th Festival Hub
The Showroom, 31 College Green, BS1 5TB 11am-6pm Key Event Situated on College Green, our HQ for events, exhibitions, talks, information and more. http://bristolcyclefestival.com/event-diary/the-showroom/
17/09/2011 17th to 25th Bristol Bike Library Festival Hub, The Showroom, 31 College Green, BS1 5TB 11am-6pm Key Event Inside the Showroom will be a plethora of bike books, magazines and techy manuals. Additionally there will be tea, cake, armchairs: come take a look, grab a seat and check out the rest of the festival timetable whilst you're there! Last_action_hobbit@yahoo.co.uk
17/09/2011 Sat Park Street Challenge Atmosphere Electric Bikes, 137 St George Rd, BS1 5UW 10am-3pm Ride Try an electric bike and see if you can beat the PARK STREET PUSH.
Please call Atmosphere to make an appointment and bring photo ID and credit card
www.electricbikes.org.uk
0117 9087153
17/09/2011 Sat Carnivelo Queen Square, BS1 4LF Midday Key Event For the second year running it's going to be the biggest UK pedal-powered carnival. See the Carnivelo page for more details. http://bristolcyclefestival.com/carnivelo/
17/09/2011 Sat - Sun Bike Polo Tournament Old Bristol and West Sports Ground, Portway, BS9 1 (map ref. 51.475488,-2.648448) 10am Saturday - 4pm Sunday Game As part of the National Series, Bristol are hosting the last tournament of the season. Come and see what this fast growing addictive sport is all about. No parking at site, arrive by bike (careful on busy road) or public transport (Sea Mills station). www.facebook.com/groups/101226313706
18/09/2011 Sun Dokumenta Ciclista Photoshoot Old Bristol and West Sports Ground, Portway, BS9 1 (map ref. 51.475488,-2.648448) 1pm Social event Dokumenta Ciclista is a international photographic project run by photographer Filip K. Come with your bike to be photographed for the biggest cycling document. info@filipk.net
18/09/2011 Sun The Dundry Drubber Dundry Hill, Meet at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Raleigh Road, Bristol, BS3 1TF 11am Ride An ultra-tough 25-mile mini-sportive that will challenge the best of riders. Can you drub Dundry? Consent form needed for under 18s. £3 pre-registration by emailing georgesalt@gmail.com £4 on the day at the Tobacco Factory box office http://tinyurl.com/BCFdundry
georgesalt@gmail.com
07900437806
18/09/2011 Sun Sustrans Bristol to Bitton family treasure hunt ride Bristol to Bath cycle path Anytime between 10:30am - 3:30pm Family Event A fun family day out on the Bristol to Bath cycle path. Look out for treasure and solve clues for your chance to win some great prizes! Start at Bristol or Bitton and cycle as much or as little as you like on this 9 mile route. freshairmiles@sustrans.org.uk or call Jenny on 0117 9150 563
http://tinyurl.com/bcftreasurehunt
18/09/2011 Sun Bristol & Neighbours Cycle Map Launch Festival Hub, The Showroom, 31 College Green, BS1 5TB 4pm Launch A brief talk by Martin Whitfield (Cycle City Guides MD) or Nick Cotton introducing the new cycle maps that have been produced by Sustrans & Cycle City Guides. There will be an ongoing free interactive game during the week for a chance to win the copies of the new maps.
sam.howard@sustrans.org.uk
18/09/2011 Sun Cake, Make, Meander M Shed (BS1 4RN) to Ashton Court (BS41 9JN), along the chocolate path and festival way 2-3.30pm Social event A gentle meandering cycle on mostly traffic free routes from outside the M Shed Cafe to Ashton Court with cake and craft stops. Bring your craft project and your picnic blanket. www.bristolcyclefestival.co.uk
19/09/2011 19th to 23rd Bike Trains to Work
Fishponds, Gloucester, Wells and Whiteladies Roads arriving City Centre 8:30am Rides Bike Trains will operate along major ("red") routes into town providing inexperienced cyclists a chance to try cycling along direct routes into town with a group of experienced cyclists. www.tinyurl.com/bristolbiketrain
19/09/2011 Mon Businesses need Hybrid Electric Bikes 10am-3pm Workshop A chance for local business to try a Hybrid Electric Bikes and hear about their benefits. Just come along between 10 am - 3 pm with a valid Driving licence or other photo ID and test ride our Giant Bikes. You can also pre-book a slot via email. This event will be repeated on Monday 26th September. Richard Hatton: 0845 213 0200 richard@sustainabletravelsolutions.co.uk
19/09/2011 Mon APE Project Out2Play session Willmott Park, Hartcliffe, BS13 0AA 3.15pm - 5.45pm Family event A cycle-based play event with crazy bikes, pedal-powered spin painting, bike blinging, BMX racing, ramp building and more. http://apeproject.co.uk/
19/09/2011 Mon Discover Bristol - Parks Ride Millenium Square (By the Cary Grant Statue), BS1 5LL 6 pm (prompt) to 8 pm (approx) Ride A tour around some of Bristol's green spaces, showing how easy it is to get to different parts of the city by cycle.
Note that ride details may change nearer the time - please check the website for details. Lights and high viz needed as late finish.
19/09/2011 Mon Dykes on bikes Queen Square, BS1 4NH 6-8pm Social event Cycle ride for lesbians. Easy pace, sociable ride. All welcome. Bring lights.
20/09/2011 Tue Make a Stylish Cycling Cape in a Day The Pierian Centre, 27 Portland Square, BS2 8SA 9.30am - 5.30pm Workshop Professional costume designer Hannah Taylor will show you how to make a stlish cycling cape out of a material of your choice. You will need basic sewing skills and your own machine. Cost for the day wil be £22.50, concessions available. hannah.n.taylor@hotmail.com 07940 827931
20/09/2011 Tue APE Project Out2Play session Knowle West Health Park, Knowle West, BS4 1WH 3.15pm - 5.45pm Family event A cycle-based play event with crazy bikes, pedal-powered spin painting, bike blinging, BMX racing, ramp building and more. http://apeproject.co.uk/
20/09/2011 Tue Discover Bristol - Banksy Ride Millenium Square (By the Cary Grant Statue), BS1 5LL 6 pm (prompt) to 8 pm (approx) Ride A tour of the old and new work of Bristol's most famous street artist. Get there early as it's going to be popular! Lights and high viz needed as late finish.
www.bristolcyclingcampaign.org.uk
21/09/2011 Wed APE Project Out2Play session Withywood Park, Withywood 3.15pm - 5.45pm Family event A cycle-based play event with crazy bikes, pedal-powered spin painting, bike blinging, BMX racing, ramp building and more. http://apeproject.co.uk/
21/09/2011 Wed The Economic Cycle Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Spike Island, BS1 6XN 3-6pm Workshop Come and learn about how a cargo bike could be useful for your business and give us your ideas. In association with CTC South West and Maximus Cycles. mickmackupatree@yahoo.ie
Sara Basterfield, CTC, 0117 373 8302
http://tinyurl.com/bcfeconomic
21/09/2011 Wed Madame Melski's Cycle Speed Dating Central Bristol (location on registration; advanced booking only) 6pm Social event Single? Cyclist? Want to meet two-wheeled hotties? In a friendly, no-pressure environment? Come along to Madame Melski's cycle speed dating and break the ice in the way that only bicycles can! madamemelski@gmail.com http://tinyurl.com/bcfspeeddating
21/09/2011 Wed Discover Bristol - Bristol's Notable Buildings Ride Millenium Square (By the Cary Grant Statue), BS1 5LL 6 pm (prompt) to 8 pm (approx) Ride A history tour centred around some of Bristol's notable buildings. This ride may be a bit hilly! Lights and high viz needed as late finish. Note that ride details may change nearer the time - please check the website www.bristolcyclingcampaign.org.uk for details.
21/09/2011 Wed Quicksilver - the not-so-great lost cycling film Festival Hub, The Showroom, 31 College Green, BS1 5TB 7.30pm - 9pm Social event Bristol Cycle Festival is proud to present a one-off showing of this lost 80s piece of high-concept cycling cinema. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159830800769036
22/09/2011 Thurs A Ride on the Wild Side Depart from Cafe Gusto, Temple Meads Station, BS1 5JE 1.30pm Ride Part of Life Cycle's Silver Cyclists programme, the Wild City Team who will open your eyes to the wilder side of Bristol. Enjoy a fact filled ride including a chance to uncover the autumnal delights of fungi! Ride for over 55s. Please call Life Cycle on 0117 353 4580 to register your interest in this ride and for any questions.
22/09/2011 Thurs APE Project Out2Play session Newquay Road Open Space, Knowle West, BS4 1EG 3.15pm - 5.45pm Family event A cycle-based play event with crazy bikes, pedal-powered spin painting, bike blinging, BMX racing, ramp building and more. http://apeproject.co.uk/
22/09/2011 Thurs Discover Bristol - the new Concorde and Frome ways Millenium Square (By the Cary Grant Statue), BS1 5LL 6 pm (prompt) to 8 pm (approx) Ride Enjoy a riverside ride, and discover some of the brilliant new routes created by the Cycling City project. Lights and high viz needed as late finish. Note that ride details may change nearer the time - please check the website www.bristolcyclingcampaign.org.uk for details.
22/09/2011 Thurs Bat Safari Bike Ride Bristol and Bath Railway Path, meet at St Philips Road (BS2 0JZ) or Bitton Railway Station (BS30 6HD) 6.30-8.30pm Ride/Family Join bat enthusiast Miriam Woolnough for a nocturnal cycling adventure in search of our native British bats. Start from either Bristol or Bitton at 6.30pm and join us for an easy cycle to Mangotsfield for a 7pm start. Or meet us at Mangotsfield Station at 7pm (ST665743). Bring your bike, sensible shoes and warm clothing. Lights essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult paula.spiers@bristol.gov.uk
0117 922 4325
22/09/2011 Thurs Bristol's Biggest Bike Quiz Festival Hub, The Showroom, 31 College Green, BS1 5TB 7.30-10pm Social Event
Richard Burton - experienced Quiz Master and Organiser - will be running a quiz show. Brush up on your cycling and general knowledge, but best of all come and enjoy the fun. Come as a team or join a team on the night.
www.bristolcyclefestival.com
23/09/2011 Fri Life Cycle Tandem Ride for people with early dementia Bristol to Bath railway path 10.30am Ride Short and gentle tandem ride with experienced volunteer 'front riders'
for people with dementia and their carers. The pace is leisurely and we
take regular breaks. NB You must book in advance.To book call Lizzie on 0117 353 4580 or email lizzie.lifecycleuk@gmail.com
23/09/2011 Fri Yoga For Cyclists St Werburghs Community Centre, BS2 9TJ 6.00-7.30pm Workshop A yoga session designed specifically for cyclists. From tight hamstrings to cranky calfs this workshop will share poses to strengthen and soften key areas used in cycling. 16 years +, free but advance booking required. Please phone Amber Rose on 07963 262247 to reserve your mat space
23/09/2011 Fri Discover Bristol - Chocolate Ride Millenium Square (By the Cary Grant Statue), BS1 5LL 6 pm (prompt) to 8 pm (approx) Ride A tour around some of the sites associated with Bristol's Chocolate Industry - and hopefully some samples! Lights and high viz needed as late finish. Note that ride details may change nearer the time - please check the website www.bristolcyclingcampaign.org.uk for details.
23/09/2011 Fri Boikzmoind Festival Hub, The Showroom, 31 College Green, BS1 5TB 8:30 to 9pm approx Social Event BÖIKZMÖIND is a 30 minute documentary film about riding fixed gear bikes in beautiful Bristol. The film shows the diverse cross section of riders and asks they why ride bikes with no gears in a city full of hills. If you missed the Millenium Square premiere or were so knocked out that you want to see it again, now's your chance (strictly limited capacity!) http://www.boikzmoind.com/
24/09/2011 Sat Festival Ride Millennium Park in Nailsea to Midsomer Norton and back 9am Nailsea, 8.30am Bristol. Return by 6pm. Ride A challenging 45 mile group ride from Nailsea to Midsomer Norton and back to celebrate the opening of the Sustrans Five Arches Connect2 scheme with special guest Michael Eavis. Route maps for the ride and for a linked route to Bristol will be available on registration. Bring suitable clothing for the weather, water and food. To join the ride, please register in advance so we have an idea of numbers by emailing festivalride@sustrans.org.uk
24/09/2011 Sat Life Cycle Tandem Ride for visually impaired people Forest of Dean 9.30am Ride A beautiful day out cycling, with experienced volunteer 'front riders',
using a range of off-road tracks in the Forest, and ending with a
delicious barbecue. NB You must book in advance.To book call Life Cycle on 0117 353 4580 or email tandemrides@gmail.com
24/09/2011 Sat Pedal Power Art and Play Day The Childrens' Scrapstore, The Proving House, St Werburghs, BS2 9LB 10am-3pm Family Event Biggles Recycles and the Bristol Pedal Revolution are coming to the Childrens' Scrapstore who will be opening the doors of the scrap warehouse for folk to dig around and find some bargain art materials... BPR will have pedal power woodwork, painting, scalextric, and smoothie machine. bigglesrecycles@yahoo.co.uk
24/09/2011 Sat The Mr Berridge Cycle Challenge 2011 Bath end of cycle path to Full Moon Backpackers Hotel, Stokes Croft, BS1 3PR 3.30pm Challenge Take up the challenge of beer barrel delivery from the Bath end of the cycle path to the Full Moon Cider Festival Stokes Croft. Bring your cargo bike, trailer, or bristolpedalrevolution.co.uk will have 6 of their new Euro Boxer Bike Trailers available for hire (proceeds to cycle festival, book online). 18+. madsolutions@gmx.net or www.bristolpedalrevolution.co.uk
24/09/2011 Sat 2-Wheeled Drive Through Cinema: The Lost Boys Secret location (starting somewhere central with a gentle ride somewhere exciting) 6pm Social event A weekend of outdoor, cycle-in cinema excitement in the most atmospheric motion picture house you've ever been to.
Tonight , we're going to be bringing you the Brat Pack Classic "Lost Boys". Tickets cost £5. Events runs approx 6:00 pm to 10:00pm. Bring you, your bike, lights, warm clothes, something to sit on, your purse for for popcorn and other treats.http://twowheeleddrivein.blogspot.com/
24/09/2011 Sat Welovebikes Mother's ruin, 7-9 St Nicholas Street, BS1 1UE 9.00 pm till late Social event Festival afterparty featuring the amazing Shaky Hand Hangover Band, super djs, games, cake and prizes. Free admission. Theme: Vintage Velo vs Lycra Lovers. 18 years + info@bristolcyclefestival.com
http://tinyurl.com/bcfwelovebikes
25/09/2011 Sun Bike Olympics Ashton Court Estate (Meadow near Church Lodge), BS41 9JN 10am to 4pm Key Event A totally silly celebration of random competitiveness, the Bicycle Olympics is going to rock your world. See separate Bike Olympics page for more details.
http://bristolcyclefestival.com/event-diary/bike-olympics/
25/09/2011 Sun Toddlebike Ashton Court Estate (Meadow near Church Lodge), BS41 9JN 10am Family Event Toddlebike is a unique balance bike aimed at riders between 1 and 3 years. They'll be running a special area at Bike Olympics so even the youngest rider can join in. johockley@toddlebike.co.uk
25/09/2011 Sun Relax Up Jam
St George's Skate Park 12-7pm Family Event Annual BMX and skate jam at one of Bristol's best loved skate parks. Including the best in Bristol music and more. http://tinyurl.com/bcfbmx
25/09/2011 Sun 2-Wheeled Drive Through Cinema: Sing-a-long Wicker Man Secret location (starting somewhere central with a gentle ride somewhere exciting) 6pm Social event Get on your bike and come to see a classic film in a secret location.
On Sunday, we're taking you to the sinister island of Summerisle. Bringing it's beautiful folk soundtrack to life will be Dr Bramwell and Eliza Skelton, leading everyone in song and enhancing the story in further unexpected ways.
Tickets cost £5. Events runs approx 6:00 pm to 10:00pm. Bring you, your bike, lights, warm clothes, something to sit on, your purse for for popcorn and other treats.http://twowheeleddrivein.blogspot.com/
26/09/2011 Mon Businesses need Hybrid Electric Bikes College Green, BS1 5TR 10am-3pm Workshop An opportunity for businesses to ride our emission free Hybrid Electric Bikes and hear about their benefits. Just come along between 10 am - 3 pm with a valid Driving licence or other photo ID and test ride our Giant Bikes. You can also pre-book a slot via email. Over 18s. Richard Hatton: 0845 213 0200 richard@sustainabletravelsolutions.co.uk