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