Organised by British Cycling and Sky, in conjunction with our local authority partners, Sky Rides are big, fun events taking over a town or city centre so thousands of cyclists of all ages and abilities can ride safely together on a traffic-free route.
This summer we’re set to reach our one millionth Sky Rider. It’s totally free to take part – just register your free place for any of the following events:
Sky Ride Bradford: Sunday 5 June
Sky Ride Southampton: Sunday 12 June
Sky Ride Bristol: Sunday 19 June
Sky Ride Sheffield: Sunday 3 July
Sky Ride Manchester: Sunday 10 July
Sky Ride Leeds: Sunday 17 July
Sky Ride Coventry: Sunday 7 August
Sky Ride Ipswich: Sunday 14 August
Sky Ride Liverpool: Sunday 21 August
Sky Ride Leicester: Sunday 28 August
Sky Ride Glasgow: Sunday 4 September
Sky Ride York: Sunday 11 September
Sir Chris Hoy, Sky Ride ambassador, said: "I’m delighted to be involved again in this year’s Sky Ride campaign. Over the past eight years, tens of thousands of local cyclists have taken to the streets as a result of the successful British Cycling and Sky partnership and we look forward to making 2016 the biggest and best yet."
In addition to these big city events, British Cycling will continue to offer lots more cycling opportunities in 2016 with Sky Ride Local, local guided rides; Ride Social, a great way to buddy up and ride with like-minded cyclists; Breeze bike rides for women; and Go-Ride, British Cycling’s development programme for children.
Ian Murray, head of brand, cycling and Team Sky said: "We’re thrilled that Sky Ride has returned and that so many people across the UK will get the chance to enjoy cycling through their town or city on traffic-free streets. 1.7 million Brits now cycle regularly as a result of our eight year partnership with British Cycling and this year will see the one millionth rider take part in Sky Ride. Together we want to continue to inspire even more people to get out on their bikes and enjoy the sport.’
Find out more about Sky Ride and register your free place to take part
