Join group rides and events

British Cycling are passionate about inspiring people to ride their bikes more often or rediscover the simple pleasure of cycling. From life skills to lifestyle to sport, British Cycling are there to ensure opportunities to ride and race are accessible, whatever your age or ability.

Free and friendly local rides, led by knowledgeable, British Cycling trained Ride Leaders in Southampton, are the perfect opportunity for the whole family to cycle together. All you have to do is bring your bike and pedal. My Journey and British Cycling have teamed up to bring you a variety of guided rides in and out of the city. Find out more about rides coming up near you on the British Cycling website by entering your postcode.

There are also women-only led rides called Breeze. Getting into cycling can be a more challenging for women and there’s evidence to show that women aren’t as confident at getting on a bike.

British Cycling are always looking for volunteers to help with leading rides. All training is provided. Register your interest by contacting jezhart@britishcycling.org.uk or calling 07435 928464.

British Cycling offers free learn to ride and bike skills sessions for children during school holidays. Subscribe to Stay Connected to receive the newsletter to hear about upcoming events.

For tips and games to help your child learn to ride, have a look at Ready Set Ride on the British Cycling website.

Introductory rides with Southampton CTC

Are you a cyclist living in Southampton or the surrounding area and would like to join a social cycling club? Are you always worried about the distance and pace of the rides, have never ridden in a group before, or worry that people will be unfriendly, wearing Lycra with not even a coffee and cake stop?

Have no fear! Southampton Cyclists’ Touring Club (CTC for short), which is part of Cycling UK, would love you to join them for an Introductory Ride. Full details of what to bring, contact details and upcoming bike ride dates can be found on the CTC website.

Southampton Cycling Campaign Rides

Southampton Cycling Campaign rides explore local countryside using, quiet roads, rural lanes, bridleways, cycle paths and restricted byways. These rides are more suitable for hybrid, touring or mountain bikes instead of road bikes and are friendly and welcoming for new riders. There is always a stop for coffee and cake approximately halfway.

Full details for the ride programme along with contact details can be found on the Southampton Cycling Campaign website.