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; a free family event which you won’t want to miss.
With the cycle industry laying the foundations for the success of Coventry’s car and motorcycle industry, it’s also an opportunity to celebrate the earliest example of the city’s transport heritage.
CycleFest includes a Cycling Expo by the Railway Station with free family activities from 10am!
Watch the Extreme Mountain Bike Show, try the Pedal Power Arcade with Scalextric, smoothie and bubble bikes, try out the Go Ride Skills course and Learn to Ride area. Get ready to ride with a free check from Dr Bike.
The 3.7km MotoFest Sprint Circuit on the Coventry Ring Road will be open for cycling from 7.30pm – 9.30pm.
Bring your own bike or hire one at the event, including adults and children’s bikes, cargo bikes and inclusive bikes and trikes for all ages.
CycleFest Timetable
Daytime
- Cycling Expo 10am – 4pm
- Pedal Power Arcade, Go Ride Skills course, Learn to Ride area, Dr Bike
- Extreme Mountain Bike Show: 10.45am, 12.45pm, 2.45pm
Evening
- Cycling Expo 6.30pm – 9.30pm
- Pedal Power Arcade, Dr Bike, Bike Hire, Parkride
- Extreme Mountain Bike Show: 6.30pm, 8pm and 9pm
- Ride the Ring Road – MotoFest Sprint Circuit is open for cycling from 7.30pm – 9.30pm on Saturday 3 June only.
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.
*The Lost Children point is the CycleFest@MotoFest information trailer near the start line and Greyfriars Green. Families will be offered Child Safe Wristbands at the start of the event.
Greyfriars Green is the event hub with cycling activities to enjoy 10am – 4pm and 6.30pm – 9.30pm on Friargate Boulevard by the station.
Evening riders can line up from 7pm, before the course opens at 7.30pm, but you can start anytime until 9.15pm.
The main access to the start is from Greyfriars Green/Friargate (Ring Road Junction 6), but you can also join from Grosvenor Road* once the course is open. Please follow marshals instructions at all times.
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 a bike then there will be a hire charge. See Bike Hire section.
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.
Remember to take the slip road towards the railway station to finish at Friargate, otherwise it’s another 3.7km round. As it is a leisure ride you are welcome to take a break and enjoy the activities at Friargate Boulevard and Greyfriars Green.
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.)
If you need to borrow a bike there are 3 options for CycleFest @ MotoFest.
| 1. West Midlands Cycle Hire (for ages 16+) are available at docks across the city centre and beyond. Check the App for latest availability of pedal and e-bikes. There will also be extra bikes to hire on Friargate boulevard between the Railway Station and Greyfriars Green. 2. Family Bike Hire is also available on Friargate Boulevard on a first come first served basis. Hirers need a valid photo ID (Passport or driving licence), proof of address (utility bill) and a payment card. Bikes for children £5, £6 for adults, £10 for family Cargo Trike for up to 40 minutes (seats 2 children in front). First hire is 7.15pm and last hire 8.45pm. 3. Parkride will be located on Friaragte Boulevard and will have a selection of accessible adapted bikes and trikes for children and adults. To make sure they have a suitable bike please complete the online form, with your requirements. |
Yes if you will be riding home after the event.
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).
No, but you could hire a Family Cargo bike at the event which has a seat in the front.
The course goes from the slip road on to the Ring Road at Junction 6 clockwise by Greyfriars Green and finishes at the slip road off the Ring Road clockwise at Junction 6 by Friargate/Coventry Railway Station.
Yes, there’s live music and family attractions on Greyfriars Green and Friargate Boulevard (by Coventry Train Station).
Yes, in the evening there will be event cycle parking by the Manor House Drive entrance.
It’s best to come to the Cycle Fest @ MotoFest in the city centre by bike, walking or public transport if you can. The nearest access points to Greyfriars Green are
- Grosvenor Road/Warwick Row Subway
- Greyfriars Road/Warwick Road
- Manor House Drive
Plan your journey with the Travel Assistant click on the bike icons to find West Midlands Cycle Hire Docks. Download the App to find the nearest pedal and e-bikes. Event cycle parking is at Greyfriars Green in the evening.
There are guided rides from Binley and Coundon along the segregated cycleways into the city centre. Both rides set off in good time to join the evening Ride on the Ring Road.
It’s best to come to the Cycle Fest @ MotoFest in the city centre by bike, walking or public transport if you can.
There are guided rides from Binley and Coundon along the segregated cycleways into the city centre. Both rides set off in good time to join the evening Ride on the Ring Road.
Plan your journey with the Travel Assistant click on the bike icons to find West Midlands Cycle Hire Docks. Download the App to find the nearest pedal and e-bikes. Event cycle parking is at Greyfriars Green in the evening. Please remember to bring lights if you are staying for the after party entertainment.
The Ring Road is closed all MotoFest weekend from junction 4 to 8.
Event car parks (access from A45)
- New Coventry Railway Station Car Park £1 after 6pm (free Blue Badge Parking)
- Avanti Car Park 3 off Warwick Road £5.50/day (no height restriction)
- Avanti Car Park 1 Station Square Multi Storey. £5.50/day
- War Memorial Park Park & Ride – 3 hours free or £5/day at the Park & Ride. It is popular with park users, so is recommended for the evening. It’s a 10 minute bike ride from the West Midlands Cycle Hire Dock or about 20 minutes walk to the city
- There are car parks on the edge of the city centre with West Midlands Cycle Hire Docks nearby:
- City Centre East (from A444/Ring Road Junction 3)
- Coventry University Multi Storey Car Park, Gosford Street, CV1 5DL, £5.50/day (open 6.45am – 11.45pm)
- Lower Ford Street Car Park, CV1 5PS, £1 after 6pm (no height restriction)
- City Centre North (from Ring Road Junction 1 and 9)
- Bishop Street/Silver Street Car Park, CV1 1JN, £1 after 6pm (no height restriction)
If you need to borrow a bike there are 3 options for CycleFest @ MotoFest.
| 1. West Midlands Cycle Hire (for ages 16+) are available at docks across the city centre and beyond. Check the App for latest availability of pedal and e-bikes. There will also be extra bikes to hire on Friargate boulevard between the Railway Station and Greyfriars Green. 2. Family Bike Hire will also available on Friargate Boulevard on a first come first served basis. Hirers need a valid photo ID (Passport or driving licence), proof of address (utility bill) and a payment card. Bikes for children £5, £6 for adults, £10 for family Cargo Trike for up to 40 minutes (seats 2 children in front).* First hire is 7.15pm and last hire 8.45pm. *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. 3. Parkride will be located on Friaragte Boulevard and will have a selection of accessible adapted bikes and trikes for children and adults. To make sure they have a suitable bike please complete the online form, with your requirements. |
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.
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