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CycleFest at MotoFest

CycleFest at MotoFest takes place on Saturday 3rd June

We are delighted to work with our friends at Coventry City Council to bring you CycleFest at MotoFest on Saturday day and evening, free family event which you won’t want to miss.

During the Saturday of MotoFest weekend, join us for our Cycling Expo with Go Ride skills course, e bikes and e cargo bikes, cycling activities including pedal your own smoothie and get your bicycle a health check with Dr Bike.

As we move into the evening, the MotoFest Sprint Circuit on the Coventry Ring Road will be opened up for you to ride your bicycle in a safe environment. The 3.7km circuit becomes a family friendly cycling space for a twilight ride.

Who can take part?

This is a leisure event aimed at families, so children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The 3.7km Circuit includes uphills, downhills and turns, including chicanes, so may not be suitable for everyone.

The recommended minimum age for riders is 5 years old, but adults wishing to bring along children under 5 may do so providing they are secured in a child seat, trailer or cargo bike. Some cargo bikes with seats for 2 small children will be available to hire at the event.

Where and when do I need to arrive?

Riders are gathering on Greyfriars Green (by Coventry Train Station) from 6.30pm.

The Sprint Circuit will open for riders at 7.30pm and we don’t encourage you to begin queue much before. There will be plenty of live music and family friendly activities to get involved with before and during the ride.

What is the cost?

There is no cost to come along! CycleFest at MotoFest is a free family event for you to enjoy in the heart of Coventry.

It’s completely free to ride your own bicycle on the course. If you choose to hire an adults bicycle from West Midlands Cycle Hire or a Family Cargo Trike* then there will be a hire charge.

*The Nihola Cargo Trike has room for 1 rider and then space for up to 2 children under 7 to sit in the front or space for one adult or child and a car seat or carry cot.

How many laps is it?

That’s up to you. The course is open for cycling for 2 hours from 7.30pm, so you can join the course anytime until 9.15pm.

What can I ride?

The event is suitable for bicycles, trikes, tandems, recumbents and handcycles. E-bikes may be used, but only Electric Assist Pedal Cycles (maximum 250W,and is limited to 15.5mph.) 

West Midlands Cycle Hire Bikes have built-in lights and are available to hire around the city. Find out more here

Cargo Trikes are available for hire at the event. The trike has space for 1 adult rider and 2 children or 1 adult and child can sit in the front (up to 75kg in weight). 

It costs £10 to hire one for up to 40 minutes. The cycle hire operates on a first come first served basis. The first hire is available from 7.15pm and the last hire is 8.45pm. 

Hirers need to bring a valid photo ID: Passport or drivers licence.  Proof of address: Utility Bill and a Payment card.

Do I need lights?

Yes, all bikes need to have functioning front and rear lights.

Are other vehicles allowed?

No. Other vehicles are not allowed to use the circuit during CycleFest at MotoFest, this includes scooters, e-scooters, segways, hoverboards, skateboards, motorcycles or mopeds. (This includes bicycles with electric motors greater than 250W, go over 15.5mph or don’t need to be pedalled).

Can I walk the route?

No, but you could have a ride on a Pedicab which will be available during the ride.

Where can I join and exit the course?

The only place to join and exit the course is from Greyfriars Green / Friargate Boulevard (by Coventry Train Station).

Will there be other attractions?

Yes, there’s live music and family attractions on Greyfriars Green and Friargate Boulevard (by Coventry Train Station).

Is there somewhere to park my bicycle?

Yes, in the evening there will be supervised cycle parking by the Manor House Drive entrance.

During the daytime there will be cycle parking on Greyfriars Green by Queen Victoria Road.

How do I get to Greyfriars Green?

Preferably by bike! Or walk and hire a bike at the event.

More information will be shared as we get closer to the event but the 3 bicycle entry points are;

  • From Central Six bridge and Grosvenor Road subway 
  • From Greyfriars Road/Warwick Row
  • From Manor House Drive

How to get to MotoFest?

There are lots of ways to get to the city centre including trains, coaches, buses, bicycles, car and on foot.

Plan your journey now with the Travel Assistant. Click on the bicycle icon for locations of West Midlands Cycle Hire docks and cycle parking.

Where can I hire a bike?

Adults (16+) can hire a West Midlands Cycle Hire bike to ride to and during the event. Download and register on the Beryl App to see where there are pedal bikes and e-bikes available in and around the city centre.

Family Cargo Trikes are also available for hire at the event on Friargate Boulevard by Station Square. The trike has space for 1 adult rider and 2 children or 1 adult and child can sit in the front (up to 75kg in weight). 

It costs £10 to hire one for up to 40 minutes. The cycle hire operates on a first come first served basis. The first hire is available from 7.15pm and the last hire is 8.45pm. 

Hirers need to bring a valid photo ID: Passport or drivers licence.  Proof of address: Utility Bill and a Payment card.

If you have other questions about the whole of MotoFest, in partnership with E.ON Drive, please have a look at our event FAQs here.

Have a quick look below at the last CycleFest and ride the Ring Road events held in Coventry.

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