Bradford Cyclefest

Cyclefest kicked off a month of cycling in the Bradford district in style yesterday.

Under clear skies and and glorious sunshine, hundreds of people came to enjoy the event.

From spectacular trials riding, to information stalls, cycle smoothies, mountain bike skills, vintage cycles, and more, there was plenty for all the family.

I’m sure there will be more news to come in the next few days. For now here are a few photos of Cycle Fest 2011.

Photo: Tim Green aka atoach

Cycle Fest 2011 is on the 2nd July, 2011 in  Roberts Park, Saltaire, and kicks off a month of cycling in the Bradford District.

A great FREE family fun day out for both cyclists, AND non-cyclists.

From MTB skills and learn to ride sessions, to mobile north shore and a cycle smoothie maker
and all ability bikes and bike maintenance… it’s a day packed with events for all ages and abilities in the park.

Getting there.
Why not join one of our guided rides to get to Cycle Fest?

• Guided Bike Ride in from East Riddlesden Hall – 10am.
• Guided Ride in from Apperley Bridge – 10am.

More Details

• Download a flyer: Bradford CycleFest 2011 flyer (4.6MB PDF)
• Phone: Ginny Leonard 07801 552303 or 01274 223239
• Email: ginny.leonard@ctc.org.uk for more details or to offer your support!

The Cycle Fest team have confirmed the following for 2nd July in Roberts Park, Saltaire:

• Mobile Northshore from CTC (see
• Historical Bike Display
• Bike smoothie maker
• Climbing Tower
• Bradford BMX Bandits
• Children’s cycle Skills
• Bike maintenance
• Bike parking
• Go Ride Races
• Roller Races
• Cycle Story time
• Go MTB skills
• Monkey bikes

Along with other information and give-aways on the day, there are medals for all race entrants, prizes and raffles. We also  have a family ride into Cycle Fest from Keighely and from Apperly Bridge. Come and join in this free day at Roberts Park.

e-mail ginny.leonard@ctc.org.uk for more details.

Make a film, win a bike!

The Bradford Bike Film Project is looking to capture this summer’s cycling in Bradford on film. They’ll create a digital archive which can then be used to promote cycling in Bradford, to attract visitors, and assist bids for major cycling competitions. To kick-start the archive, the CTC have kindly offered a bike as a prize for the best film recorded at Cyclefest.

Films should not be longer than 2 minutes. Feel free to use mobile phones and digital cameras to make your film. Film respectfully and safely, and never whilst riding unless you are lucky enough to have a helmet cam.

By submitting films to the competition, you agree that they can be used freely by the CTC and Bradford Bike Film Project. Entries must be received on DVD by the CTC in Bradford before the end of July, giving you plenty of time for editing. Don’t forget to provide your name, address and age.

Watch the T & A for winners and further details of the archive project. Keep filming!

For further details contact Jon Riley on 07799 256 922

Why not have a go at Bike Polo at this years Cycle Fest event? You could win a meal for 6, and discover a new and exciting pastime.

In our version of Bike Polo, teams of 6 riders will try to out score each other using a giant beach ball whilst riding a bicycle.

The competition will use a round robin format and registration will be at 12.30, 1pm start in the car park next to the Bowling Green.
Bikes and helmets are provided and you’re welcome to use your own.
To enter the FREE competition you need to enter a team of 6 players (5 playing at any one time) which are over 16 yrs old.

Prizes:
Meal for 6 at Orlando’s Italian Restaurant for the winning team.
The Orlando’s meal promotion entitles the winning side to meals from the early bird menu meals – includes starter, main and coffee or tea – valued at £9.95 each. Other drinks are not included. The promotion is not limited to early bird dining times.

The Bike Polo competition takes place during the Cycle Fest which starts at 11am, so why not come along early and join in the other cycling activities for all ages and abilities.

Download: Cyclefest 2010 – Bike Polo Poster (PDF 559KB)