About this Event
Bicycles, Trees, and Teas is a FREE family friendly cycle ride and repair event exploring nature in Chippenham. The majority is traffic free and has several stopping points to allow people cycling of different abilities to catch up. The ride is part of the Big Bike Revival, and is particularly suitable for adults who are beginners, improving, or returning to cycling.
The route has a nature theme featuring
- FREE Cycle Repair checks at the start 1 hour before setting off . Cycle checks 9-30 to 10-30; ride leaves at approximately 10-30am.
- FREE Cycle accessories
- The Rooted Tree nursery and Community garden at the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
- Avon Needs Trees site at Pudding Brook
- A pass by Abbeyfield School
- The Tiny Forest in Monkton Park
- The tenth Hole Tea rooms - with FREE refreshments
- For those that need to return to the start the route can be completed
The ride is approximately 5 miles and is almost entirely on the 403 Cycle track away from cars. There is a small section on quieter roads at Hardens mead.
The ride is guided by Cycle Chippenham volunteers and has been risk assessed.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
As part of the Big Bike Revival grant criteria we will collect as a minimum a name and email address from adults at the ride event.
Organised by Cycle Chippenham in partnership with Chippenham Town Council as part of the Community Environmental Forum.
Timing
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
FREE Cycle checks, adjustments, and small repairs
Host: Cycle Chippenham
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Rooted Community Garden and Tree nursery
Host: Rooted Chippenham
Info: Whilst our cycle repairs and checks are taking place take a walk around the Rooted Community garden and hear about their new tree nursery.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Ride leaves Wiltshire History centre and joins the 403 Cycle path
Host: Cycle Chippenham
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Avon Needs Trees - Pudding Brook
Host: Dr Nick Murry
Info: A short introductory talk on the work of Avon Needs Trees and the trees planted at Pudding Brook
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Ride to the Tiny Forest via Abbeyfield School past Baydons meadow
Host: Cycle Chippenham
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Stop at the Tiny Forest
Info: A short stop at the Tiny Forest and its unique planting method
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Ride to the 10th Hole Tea Room
Host: Cycle Chippenham
Info: Ride the short journey from the Tiny Forest to the tenth hole tea room.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
FREE Refreshments at the 10th Hole Tea Room
Info: Enjoy a free hot or cold drink or ice cream at the Tenth Hole tea room to celebrate the Big Bike Revival!
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Optional Return to the Wiltshire History Centre
Info: For those that need to return to the Wiltshire History Centre a cycle Chippenham volunteer can guide you.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, United Kingdom
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