Bike Week 2013

Bike Week is upon us once again. There is a full programme of events in Portsmouth:

Bike Week Launch Event

Saturday 15 June, 11am-4pm Southsea Skate Park, Clarence Esplanade

All activities are FREE:

Forest track – an exciting test of skill on a timber track with bends, humps and bumps
Obstacle course
Bike try outs – including carrying a child on a bike, bike trailers and adaptive cycles
BMX displays – on the hour every hour
Bike Doctor – checks and basic repairs
Smoothie making bike
Police security marking and safe locking advice

Sunday 16 June, 11am Cosham Station

The annual Friends Of The Earth led ride, this time around some of the wilder areas of the city.

Monday 17 June, 5.30pm Dockyard Gate, The Hard

Guided ride to look at famous figures of Portsmouth.

Tuesday 18 June, 7pm (for 7.30pm start) Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Meet at Activity Centre with your bike or there is limited transport available from Portsmouth, call 023 9284 1948 to book a place.

Wednesday 19 June, 8am Eastney swimming baths

Why not try riding to the University? Free bike breakfast for everyone that comes along.

Wednesday 19 June, 5.30pm Queen Victoria statue, Guildhall Square

Look at the work of the famous Victorian architect with Sue and John Pike.

Thursday 20 June, 11am-2pm Guildhall Square

Free bike check and basic repairs.

Friday 21 June, 5.30pm Kings Theatre, Albert Rd

Portsmouth Cycle Forum’s annual fish and chip ride.

Saturday 22 June, 10am-2pm Stacey Centre, Walsall Road

Basic bike check and repair training session.

Sunday 23 June, 11am The Square Tower, Broad Street, Old Portsmouth

A guided ride, with commentary, around interesting military sites in the city.