Reading Cycle Campaign

Critical Mass – Cycle for Change
2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-31 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-30 19:30 - 21:00 UTC and 1 more date
Meet by the giant screen at the train station, town side.

Critical Mass is an informal, leaderless bike ride that meets on the last Friday of every month, in cities around the world.

There is no route planned; the ride simply follows those who happen to be at the head of the group.

Everyone welcome. Past and present, young and old, all genders, all colours.

Speed is slow to moderate and people of all cycle levels are welcome.

Join the ride to change the streets!

RCC Open Bike Ride
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:30
Reading Cycle Campaign is organising a bike ride for our April open meeting.

Come and join us for a leisurely led ride and a chance to tell us your concerns around cycling, what you love and what we should be campaigning on.

You don’t need to be a member to join in, so bring a friend or two.

When? Meet at 18:00, ride out at 18:15.

Where? Reading Bike Hub, 14-16A King Street, Reading RG1 2HE https://readingbikehub.org.uk/

Reading University Centenary Community Festival
2026-05-16 12:00 - 17:00
Enjoy a full day of discovery, creativity and connection across the beautiful Reading University campus.

RCC will have a stand there, so come and say hello.

With a vibrant programme incorporating Reading University centenary projects, you’ll find everything from children’s activities and research showcases to heritage tours, arts commissions, interactive workshops, and outdoor performances.

• 2 x bike mechanics provided for by Reading Bike Hub (diagnostics free parts paid for)• hire bikes offered by Bike Hub to get to the festival• Kidical Mass ride as part of the event with marshalling by bike and skaters to raise the profile of all wheels• collection point for bikes to be donated to the hub • stand by mechanics and collection point for RCC to raise awareness of the campaign.

Avanti Cycling will also have their ramps there.

Watch this space for more information from Reading Cycle Campaign.

On Sunday 17th May the celebrations continue in the heart of Reading, as the University historic RAG Parade returns. There will be an afternoon of live entertainment, stalls, and community fun in Forbury Gardens.

East Reading Festival
2026-06-21 12:00 - 18:00
The festival is a free community-focused event, held at Palmer Park, with live music, community performances, a funfair, a small food court with a variety of different cuisines and a wide range of community, charity and commercial stalls.

WaterFest
2026-06-27 11:00 - 17:00
This will be happening at Forbury Gardens, Abbey Ruins and along the River Kennet.

Both Reading Cycle Campaign and Reading Bike Hub will have stalls, so come along and say hello.

Find out more here: https://www.reading.gov.uk/leisure/things-to-do/events/water-fest/

Reading Cycle Festival
2026-09-13 11:00 - 16:00
This annual community event promotes cycling through activities like BMX tricks, a pump track, e-bike trials, and a, obstacle course, aiming to inspire all ages to enjoy cycling for leisure and transport.

RCC will have a stand, so come and say hello.

Activities: Include BMX tricks from Fusion Extreme, AW Cycles e-bike trials, Trek pump tracks, and a, kidicalmassreading.co.uk indoor balance bike track.

Other features: The event, organized by readingcyclecampaign.org.uk volunteers, usually includes guided rides, bike checks, and, www.cyclinguk.org cargo bike demonstrations.

Kidical Mass: kidicalmassreading.co.uk Themed family rides are also scheduled throughout 2026.
