Reading Cycle Festival – A Big Day for Cycling in Reading!
13 September @ 11:00 – 16:00
The Reading Cycle Festival returns with a full day celebrating cycling for all ages and abilities. It’s a vibrant mix of rides, demonstrations, hands‑on activities and family fun and RCC is proud to be part of it again this year.
What’s Happening:
* Kidical Mass family ride (3–5 km) leaving the festival site at 13:00
* Free Trishaw rides courtesy of Cycling Without Age Wallingford
* Obstacle course for balance bikes, intermediate riders and confident cyclists
* Stunt displays from professional riders
* Pump track challenge hosted by Trek
* E‑bike trials with AW Cycles and e‑bike barn
* Penny farthing rides – would you dare??
* Bike marking by Thames Valley Police
* Free bike checks from Reading Bicycle Kitchen and MT‑Cycle Repairs
* Local clubs and community groups sharing advice, routes and activities (including us!)
Charity Raffle:
Enter the festival raffle for a chance to win a new bike or cycling goodies!
Family Zone:
Alongside the cycling activities, families can also enjoy:
* Fairground rides
* Face painting
* Ice cream and coffee stalls
* Low‑rider bike spins
RCC at the Festival
RCC volunteers will be on hand wearing our new T-Shirts to talk about:
* Safer cycling routes *Local campaigns *How to get involved *Upcoming events
Reading Cycle Festival is a brilliant opportunity to meet riders, families and supporters and to showcase the importance of better cycling infrastructure in our town.