National Bike Week

Sunday 30 May - Saturday 05 June 2021

Delivered each year by Cycling UK, Bike Week encourages quarter of a million people to join in events, rethink their everyday journeys and switch to cycling as the most convenient way to get around.

Health and Wellbeing has been a focus for us as an organisation, particularly in the last year, as we have all adapted to a new way of living.

Cycling has many health and wellbeing benefits as well as being friendlier for the environment. As an organisation we actively encourage cycling, with the Active Travel networks being developed throughout the Vale. And a pledge to reduce our carbon emissions to net zero carbon by 2030, through Project Zero.

According to Cycling UK, if you cycle regularly in adulthood, you will enjoy a level of fitness equivalent to someone 10 years younger.

Why not head out for a bike ride this week and get involved with Bike Week?

Dr Bike Drop-in Sessions

Dr Bike will be holding two sessions in the Vale on Wednesday 02 June 2021:

Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, 10.00am - 1.00pm
Barry Island, 2.00pm - 5.00pm

There will be two mechanics available providing a safety check with some minor repairs on bicycles. All are welcome to take their bicycles down for a health check. This is open to all members of the public so I would suggest getting there as early as possible to make sure you can get your bike checked.

FREE Nextbike Codes

Nextbike UK are offering staff an hours free ride on one of their e-bikes which are docked throughout Penarth and at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park.

50 codes will be available on a first come, first served basis from Wednesday 26 May 2021.

activetravel@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Local Cycle Routes

Route 88

National Route 88 of the National Cycle Network is a proposed coastal route between Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend and Margam Country Park. At the moment, only short sections of the route are open including Cardiff to Penarth and Barry to Ewenny.

Route 88
Cardiff Bay Trail

This easy, traffic-free circular trail runs around Cardiff Bay and across to the seaside town of Penarth via Pont y Werin. It's perfect for families and returning cyclists and provides a fantastic opportunity to explore Cardiff Bay's vibrant waterfronts cafés, bars and restaurants, its heritage sites and the fantastic array of activities on offer at the International Sports Village.

Cardiff Bay Trail

7 Days of Cycling

Join Cycling UK for #7DaysofCycling. Bike Week is the best opportunity to enjoy different cycling experiences – we encourage everyone to try something new, for up to seven days in a row, with a different focus for each of the #7daysofcycling.

Day 1: Sunday 30 May - Well connected – celebrate wellness and connection and join the World’s Biggest Bike Ride
Day 2: Monday 31 May - Well up for it – go on an adventure or try a new challenge
Day 3: Tuesday 1 June Well skilled – learn new skills
Day 4: Wednesday 02 June - Well fit – cycling keeps you healthy
Day 5: Thursday 3 June - Well grounded – be mindful, take time for yourself
Day 6: Friday 4 June - Well happy – cycling makes you happy
Day 7: Saturday 5 June - Well for life – be active and stay active

Virtual events

Take part as a family

Worlds Biggest Bike Ride

Join the ‘World’s Biggest Bike Ride’ on Sunday 30 May. You can pledge to join in online.

Feel free to tweet your pictures tagging in @VOGCouncil so we can share them.

Join Online