Critical Mass - Cycle for Change
2025-07-25 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
Meet at 19:30 outside Reading Borough Council Civic Offices for a 40ish minute ride around Reading.

We cycle together as a group, with whoever is in the lead choosing the route. Before finishing at a pub to put the world to rights over a drink.

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

Join the ride to change the streets!

Free Dr Bike Session in Reading
2025-08-07 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-04 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-02 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-06 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-04 11:00 - 14:00
Dr Bike is returning to Reading town centre on the first Thursday of the month throughout 2025.

The team from Avanti Cycling will be back in Broad Street carrying out free bike maintenance checks and basic repairs.

Just turn up with your bike at their gazebo outside Sainsbury’s between 11am – 2pm.

The free sessions are sponsored by the Council to support active travel in Reading.

Cancelled: RCC Open Meeting - From School Streets to Pilgrimage Pedals
2025-08-20 19:00 - 20:30 | RISC Reading, 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS, United Kingdom
Join us for an inspiring evening with Mark Lyford, Sustrans Active Travel Officer for Reading & Bracknell.

🚦 School Streets: Safer Roads for Young Lives

Mark will provide an update on the Reading Borough Council (RBC) School Streets programme, which transforms roads outside schools into pedestrian-friendly zones during peak drop-off and pick-up times.

With six School Streets currently in operation—covering 10 schools (eight primary and two secondary)—this initiative aims to create safer, healthier environments for children and families.Are they making a difference? Come and find out.

☕ Refreshments Break

Enjoy a short break with light refreshments and a chance to chat with fellow attendees.

🚴‍♂️ Pilgrimage on Two Wheels

After the break, Mark will share stories and insights from his Camino bike ride, starting right here in Reading. Follow his journey along the historic St James pilgrimage route, from Reading Abbey to Southampton—a 68.5-mile (110-kilometre) path once walked by medieval pilgrims, now officially recognised as part of the Camino Inglés in the UK.

🗺️ National Cycle Network Update

To wrap up the evening, Mark will provide the latest updates on the National Cycle Network (NCN) in Reading and the Thames Valley.

Please let us know if you can join us by emailing: secretary@readingcyclecampaign.org.uk

We will be meeting in Room 3 at RISC. Please enter the building from the rear. Secure bike parking available.

Wokingham Bike Bonanza
2025-08-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Coronation Hall, Headley Road, Woodley, RG5 4JD
PIC BY STEWART TURKINGTON www.stphotos.co.uk

Details

Dr Bike will be carrying out FREE bike checks to make sure your bike is roadworthy (booking essential)

My Journey stand with active and sustainable travel advice and maps

Spin the wheel game to win a prize

Our smoothie bike

Under 5’s Balance Bike Track – bring your own balance bikes or try one of ours

Bike Limbo – bring your pedal bike to test your skills

Critical Mass - Cycle for Change
2025-08-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-31 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-30 19:30 - 21:00
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!

Reading Bike Hub Launch Party
2025-09-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Reading Bike Hub 14-16A, Kings Street Reading RG1 2HE, 14-16A, Kings Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2HE, United Kingdom
Come along to the Reading Bike Hub launch and meet the team.

The Hub will be a community built around cycling, one that’s inclusive, practical and welcoming to everyone, no matter their experience or background. The Hub will offer a range of services designed to make cycling in Reading more accessible, affordable and enjoyable.

Here we can:

Encourage cycling for short everyday journeysProvide resources and education that reduce cycling’s start up and ongoing costsSupport people through different life stages with flexible bike and accessory optionsMake cycling feel achievable, rewarding and fun for everyone

Visit the Hub:

Reading Bike Hub 14-16A, Kings Street Reading RG1 2HE

Reading Cycle Festival - Sunday 14th Sept at Christchurch Meadows
2025-09-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Christchurch Meadows, George Street, Reading, RG4 8BY
Celebrate cycling with a great festival line-up plus pop by our stand to chat about all things cycling.We’ll have our large Reading map on hand to help discuss current and planned cycling infrastructure and take note of your cycling concerns.

Plus:

Kidical Mass ride at 1:00pm – just turn up with your bike! All ages and abilities welcome.

Bike stunt shows and BMX demos

Obstacle courses & e-bike trials

Fairground rides, food stalls, and heritage-themed activities

Bike security marking by Thames Valley Police

See the event website for more details: https://www.readingcyclefestival.co.uk/

The aims of the festival include inspiring more people to enjoy bikes for leisure and transport 🙂

RCC AGM with Zsolt Schuller, the National Trust’s Cyclists Welcome Manager
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | RISC Reading, 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS, United Kingdom
Everyone is invited to our AGM in the Room 3 (Stones Room) at RISC at 7pm on Wednesday 15th October where we will recap on the year that’s been and elect the committee for 2026.

AGM papers can be found here.Guest Speaker:You can then hear from Zsolt Schuller, the National Trust’s active travel advocate, as he shares his vision for making NT sites more welcoming and accessible to all cyclists.

Zsolt will outline his goal of enhancing cycling infrastructure to National Trust properties and creating a consistent welcome for cyclists across the UK. Whether you’re a parent, love the idea of car-free countryside adventures, or simply curious about sustainable travel, this is your chance to learn about the NT’s plans and what’s available locally.

Read more about Zsolt and this NT initiative here: https://readingcyclecampaign.org.uk/the-national-trust-wants-us/🎉 Free NT passes! Zsolt will provide a free NT day pass to all attendees, plus one free annual pass as a raffle prize.Please email: secretary@readingcyclecampaign.org.uk to book your place at the meeting.

We hope you can come along and help support this great NT initiative!

Note: We will be meeting in Room 3 (Stones Room) at RISC at 7pm. Please enter the building from the rear. Secure bike parking available.

In the meantime Zsolt is interested in hearing feedback on your experiences of cycling to National Trust properties. Send any comments to publicity@readingcyclecampaign.org.uk

RCC Committee Meeting
2025-11-19 19:30 - 21:30

Xmas Social
2025-12-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Castle Tap, Castle Hill, Reading, 120 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RJ, United Kingdom
Our last meeting of the year will be a social get-together at the Castle Tap pub (bottom of Castle Hill) on 18th December, from 7pm onwards.

Thursday 18 December 2025 7:00–10:00 pm The Castle Tap, Castle St (bottom of Castle Hill)

There’s cycle parking in the pub garden.

We do hope you can join us. If you would like to come along please sign up on Eventbrite by Wednesday 3rd December so that we know numbers for providing refreshments.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/rcc-xmas-social-tickets…

We hope to see you there

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Basic Bike Mechanics. What to do after an Accident. Pub Social.
2026-02-18 18:30 - 20:00
Join Reading Cycle Campaign at the new Reading Bike Hub for an evening of practical skills, useful advice and our friendly cycling community. Whether you’re new to bike maintenance, need to check on what to do after an accident or just fancy meeting fellow riders, there’s something here for you.

Everyone is welcome – you don’t need to be an RCC member. Bring friends, family, or anyone who wants to feel more confident cycling in Reading.

Free Bike Maintenance Workshop18:30 – 19:45Delivered by Reading Bike HubA hands‑on session covering essential bike care — from pumping tyres and fixing punctures to repairing a chain. Suitable for all levels.You’re welcome to bring your own bike, but it’s not essential.

What to Do After an Accident – Talk by MT Cycles19:00 – 19:45A practical session covering:

Where to ride on the road

What to do immediately after an accident

How groups like CAMS* can help

Ideal for anyone who already feels confident with basic maintenance and wants to join a little later.

Social Catch‑upAfter the sessions, we’ll head to a nearby pub for a relaxed social. Everyone welcome.

LocationReading Bike Hub14-16A, Kings Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 2HE

Bike parking available on site.

Book Your PlacePlease use this form to let know you’re coming so we can plan numbers and provide light refreshments:

https://forms.gle/2pzW32s162Bk1BCE6

Support the Bike HubThe Bike Hub relies on donations to help more people cycle. If you have spare bikes, parts, plants or skates, feel free to bring them along (or drop them off anytime).More info: https://readingbikehub.org.uk/

We hope to see you there!Reading Cycle Campaign 🙂

*CAMS is one of the UK’s largest accident management companies.

Critical Mass – Cycle for Change
2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:00, 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

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
Join us for a full day of discovery, creativity and community as the University of Reading celebrates its Centenary Community Festival across the beautiful Whiteknights campus.

RCC will be there throughout the day with our own stand in the Orange Zone — also home to the festival’s dedicated cycle skills park. Do drop by to say hello, meet the team and chat about cycling in Reading and the wider area.

The festival offers something for everyone: children’s activities, research showcases, heritage tours, arts commissions, hands‑on workshops, and outdoor performances. More details are available on the festival website: https://www.reading.ac.uk/community-festival/

What RCC, Reading Bike Hub & Kidical Mass will be providing:

Bike mechanics from Reading Bike Hub (two mechanics on site). Diagnostics are free; parts are charged if needed.

Hire bikes from Reading Bike Hub to help you travel to the festival sustainably.

A Kidical Mass ride as part of the event, with marshalling by bike and skaters to celebrate and raise the profile of all wheels.

A bike donation point for anyone wishing to pass on a bike to Reading Bike Hub for refurbishment and re‑use.

And of course, the Reading Cycle Campaign team, ready to talk about our campaigns, local cycling issues and how you can get involved.

Celebrations continue on Sunday 17 May

The festivities move into the heart of Reading as the University’s historic RAG Parade returns to the town centre. Expect an afternoon of live entertainment, stalls, and community fun in Forbury Gardens.

RCC Open Meeting with Thames Valley Police
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | RISC Reading, 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS, United Kingdom
We’re pleased to announce that Inspector Betsy Palmer from Thames Valley Police’s Southcote and Norcot Neighbourhood Team will be joining us for our next RCC Open Meeting on Thursday 18 June, 19:00–21:00, at RISC, London Road.

Inspector Palmer leads the local neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constables, PCSOs and police staff. Her team is responsible for delivering neighbourhood policing strategies across Southcote and Norcot, directing deployments, and building strong partnerships with community groups and key stakeholders.

At our meeting, Inspector Palmer will outline how the Local Neighbourhood Policing Team is working to make communities safer, particularly in relation to cycling safety, enforcement, and local priorities. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions from the floor.

We are exploring the option of live‑streaming the event. If you would be interested in joining remotely, please email publicity@readingcyclecampaign.org.uk.

You can read more about the team’s current priorities on the TVP website: Thames Valley Police – Southcote & Norcot Priorities

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday 18 June, 19:00–21:00, at RISC, London Road. We will meet in Room 3. Please enter via the rear of the building. Secure bike parking will be available.

Reading 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/

Family Ride at Wokingham Bikeathon - Sunday 28th June, 10am, Cantley Park, Twyford Road, Wokingham
2026-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Cantley Park Wokingham
Kidical Mass is leading this year’s family ride:

10am start at the Bikeathon Field

1‑mile balance‑bike loop

2.5‑mile ride

4‑mile challenge

All bikes & everyone welcome.Children remain with parents/carers.

rEVolution Electric Vehicle and E-bike event
2026-07-04 10:00 - 14:00
Venue: Elms Field, Wokingham, RG40 2FJ

Come along to:Test ride multiple E-Bikes and talk to dealers and suppliersGet your bike serviced for free through a Dr Bike Surgery (non e-bikes). You can book below.Thames Valley Police will be carrying out free bike security markingFind out more about the Council’s Electric Cargo Bike Hire schemeParticipate in an EV and E-Bike Trail with your family

RCC members receive a 5% discount on the RRP of electric bikes from the two e-bike exhibitors (AW Cycles and Velospeed). So if you are thinking of buying an e-bike now is a great time to take out a RCC membership >> Join Us

Plus:* Explore a wide range of electric vehicles (EVs) including Ford, Tesla, Citroen, Hyundai, Peugeot and speak to dealers and suppliers* Engage in discussions with industry specialists and get advice (including charging options, government incentives and maintenance)* Check out an electric bus kindly provided by Reading Buses

For more info: https://www.myjourneywokingham.com/events/revolution-electric-vehicle-and-e-bike-event/
