Get bike savvy with a month of free cycling workshops and events across the borough at the council’s September Cycling Festival. Whether you are a regular cyclist or a first-time rider looking to boost your pedal skills or your bike needs minor repairs and maintenance, you will find an event for your needs.
All the workshops and events are free because the council wants to encourage more residents to get bike-confident and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of cycling to the shops, to meet friends and family or for their commute.
Group-led family rides
Discover quiet cycle routes with family-friendly group rides, designed and led by professional cycle instructors, Cycling Instructor. The event is suitable for children aged eight and above; at least one adult is required per family group. You must be able to independently ride a bike. All participants must bring their own bike. The rides will take approximately one hour, after a bike safety check.
Date: Saturday, 17 September
Time: 11am–12noon or 1–2.30pm
Location: Northala Fields
Date: Saturday, 24 September
Time: 11am–12noon or 1-2.30pm
Location: Perivale Park
Women’s only led-rides
Join JoyRiders for a women’s only led-ride, suitable for anyone who can pedal, brake and steer with experienced local ride leaders. Book a place and for more information here.
Exchanging Places
Ever wonder how drivers, cyclists and pedestrians use the road differently? The Metropolitan Police Service’s Cycle Task Force set up Exchanging Places to do just that. Take the opportunity to view the road from an HGV driver’s perspective for a better understanding of what drivers can and can’t see.
Date: Wednesday, 28 September
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Dicken’s Yard
No booking required.
Dr Bike maintenance
Get minor repairs on the spot and advice on how to look after your bike to keep you pedal ready all year round. Dr Bike will take place throughout September at various locations across Ealing.
Date: Saturday, 3 September
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Haven Green
Date: Saturday, 3 September
Time: 2-5pm
Location: Acton Market
Date: Saturday, 10 September
Time: 9am-12noon
Location: West Ealing Farmers Market
Date: Saturday, 10 September
Time: 1-4pm
Location: Hanwell Clock Tower
Date: Saturday, 17 September
Time: 8.30-11.30am
Location: Northala Fields (Parkrun), Northala Fields Cafe, Kensington Road
Date: Saturday, 24 September
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Southall Manor House
Date: Saturday, 24 September
Time: 2-5pm
Location: Southall Square, outside Lidl
No booking required. If you would like to guarantee a slot for the sessions in Southall, please email Let’s Go Southall at activity@accteams.uk
E-scooter
Learn how to ride an e-scooter safely and confidently on the road with training sessions delivered by TIER, one of Europe’s leading e-scooter operators.
Trained instructors will teach you how to ride in a safe and fun environment, ready for you to enjoy quick and sustainable journeys in the borough.
Date: Saturday, 17 September
Time: 10am-12noon, 12.30-2.30pm
Location: Ealing Common
