Get cycling with Cyclesolihull

self-guided route leaflets for local rides

regular free leisurely rides

cycling information and advice

Cyclesolihull's next rides...

last updated 17 May 2012

New route for 2012! Sun 20 May at 2 pm from Coleshill (Park Rd car park B46 3LA). A 23 mile ride to Kingbury Water Park along new route L15.

A brand new route for 2012. From Coleshill the ride is most of the way along very quiet country lanes to Kingsbury Water Park. The refreshment stop is at the visitor centre and return is along mainly lanes and cycle paths via Lea Marston and Hams Hall/Coleshill Parkway. The ride should finish about 5.50 pm. Ample free parking available in the Park Road car park. Suitable for anyone who can cycle the distance!

DOWNLOAD the L15 route leaflet HERE

MORE information on start points HERE

other upcoming rides

Thur 24 May at 7pm from Catherine-de-Barnes (The Boat). A 9 mile Evening Explorer ride along route S3.

Sat 26 May at 9.30 am from Balsall Common. A 35 mile Saturday Stretcher ride along route S3.

Sun 27 May at 2 pm from Monkspath Shops. A 11 mile ride along route S6.

All Cyclesolihull rides are free, at a leisurely pace, and do not have to be pre-booked - simply turn up at the start point for a pleasant few hours cycling with some other people.

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What will the weather be like?

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Cyclesolihull rides go ahead unless there is persistant heavy rain (not just showers), very strong winds, snow or ice. Rides are rarely cancelled but if we feel this is necessary because forecast bad weather we will try and put information about this on the website before the start of the ride.

Check out our updated ride photos page

Evening Explorer Rides are every week now starting at 7 pm.

12 Short rides (about 10 miles) on alternate Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Next ride Thursday 24 May

Finish by 9 pm so no lights needed on the ride. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

Brand new route this Sunday from Coleshill at 2 pm.

for details see right

Which is the best Cyclesolihull ride for you?

Taster Rides - about 5 miles

'S' Routes - about 10 miles

'M' Routes - about 15 miles

'L' Routes - about 20 miles

Saturday Stretcher Rides:

SS25 up to 25 miles

SS35 up to 35 miles

Choose the ride type that suits you and turn up with your bike - it's as simple as that!

See our ride-specific pages for more details about each type of ride.

Cyclesolihull in a nutshell...

Cyclesolihull rides are free and aim to be fun and friendly. Most of the rides use one of over 30 fixed routes, mainly along quiet lanes and avoiding busy or difficult roads. Nearly all of the routes have downloadable leaflets so you can check them out before riding. Everybody is welcome on the rides - male or female, young or old - just turn up at the start point with any roadworthy bike. If you are not sure you can cycle the distance it is best to try one of the Taster or 'S' rides first. This is especially important if you are bringing children - we want their first Cyclesolihull ride to be a happy one! Younger riders are welcome on all Sunday rides but it is suggested they try a Taster or Family ride first. Saturday Stretcher rides are longer and a bit faster so are not suitable for children but confident teenage riders are welcome. If you want further information about rides email us at info@cyclesolihull.org.uk or speak to Stephen on 07896 885726. To help you keep in touch you can subscribe to a monthly email newsletter and you can follow Cyclesolihull on facebook and twitter (@cyclesolihull). See our contacting Cyclesolihull page.

What's it all about?

Cyclesolihull is a volunteer-led community initiative to encourage more people to cycle in Solihull. Cycling is a fun and healthy way of getting around. We produce a growing range of route leaflets to encourage people to explore their local area by bike and provide regular opportunties for people to ride together along these routes. It is easy to get involved - just ride the route yourself or turn up and join one of the community cycle rides! Last year over 1400 people joined some 70 rides. We also provide general information about cycling in the solihull area to anyone who requests it.

Cycling for Everyone

lf all this sounds great but you can't ride a bike or need more confidence to cycle on the road consider some cycle training. This is available locally - you can find details on our Getting Started and Cycle training pages.

Cyclesolihull Community Rides are a great way to get cycling more!

• no need to worry about getting lost.
• informal help if something goes wrong with your bike.
• meet new people.
• nothing to pay or join - just turn up.
• no need for special bikes or clothes
• a variety of rides to suit all types of cyclist.
• children who are used to riding on quiet roads with their parents are welcome on most rides

Cyclesolihull routes cover most of the minor roads in and around Solihull so are an ideal way of exploring the local area. Discover somewhere new close to home!