Leicester Spokes Cycling Group
Leicester's Friendly Social Cycling GroupWelcome!
We offer led bike rides up to 3 times a week on Wednesdays, Saturdays and alternate Sundays, usually starting from Bede Park in central Leicester. See our programme for full details. We have cycle weekends away and most years one or two longer cycle tours as well. We organise social events throughout the year.
Wednesday evenings we offer a ride of about two hours, starting from outside the De Montfort University Food Village at 7pm and ending at a pub within 2 miles of the city centre. This is a moderate paced ride of about 10mph that visits villages around Leicester, about 15 to 20 miles in length.
Saturdays we offer a faster ride of at least 30 miles at about 12mph, starting from outside the De Montfort University Food Village at 10am, but in the depths of winter we change to 10.30am start. Please check the Saturday ride page for start times.
Alternate Sundays we offer a ride of about 30 miles at about 10mph, including a lunch stop at a pub or tea room, starting from outside the De Montfort University Food Village at 10:30am.
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Leicester Spokes was established in 1983 as a cycling campaign group. Over the years the focus slowly changed until now we are almost entirely a cycling group although we do take part in local cycling policy and planning discussions.
Leicester Spokes led rides are free to attend, however riders are expected to become members after attending two rides, with annual membership at £10 for individuals and £15 for joint membership / families. Please make sure that your bicycle is in good working order, and bring along a spare inner tube and repair kit. For Wednesday evening rides working lights are also required.
Participants on Leicester Spokes led rides must be over 17. Rides are unsuitable for young children due to the speed, distance and being on roads, however older teenagers may be capable of them providing they are accompanied by a responsible adult. Leicester Spokes and its members cannot accept liability for you or your possessions. It is your responsibility to arrange insurance and to follow the Highway Code at all times. Your participation on a led ride is acceptance of these conditions. To get the most out of cycling in a group we recommend you read this article about Riding Safely in a Group.
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Forthcoming Events
Note that rides will depart at the time indicated. Please arrive at the start about 10 minutes before that time.
10:00 Sat 20th Apr 2024
45 mile ride from Food Village, DMU to TBA . Meet at Food Village 10.20 for 10.30 start
10:30 Sun 21st Apr 2024
30 mile ride from De Montfort University Food Village to Buttercups Tea Room, Billesdon.
19:00 Wed 24th Apr 2024
18 mile ride from Food Village to Local ride. Meet at Food Village 18.50 for start at 19.00
10:00 Sat 27th Apr 2024
45 mile ride from Food Village DMU to TBA. Meet at Food village at 09.50 for 10.00 start
19:00 Wed 1st May 2024
18 mile ride from Food Village to Local ride. Meet at Food Village 18.50 for start at 19.00
10:00 Sat 4th May 2024
45 mile ride from Food Village DMU to tba. Meet at Food village at 09.50 for 10.00 start
10:30 Sun 5th May 2024
30 mile ride from Food Village to tba. Meet at Food Village 10.20 for 10.30 start
08:00 Sat 11th May 2024
0 mile ride from Gimson Rd to Peak District - car assisted day ride. Meet at 8am to load bikes. More details to come
10:30 Sun 19th May 2024
0 mile ride from Food Village to Spokes AGM & Committee Meet at Wanlip. Meet at Food Village 10:20 to depart 10:30